Escape Yourself

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Escape Yourself is a single player puzzle game with drama, thriller and science fiction themes. It was developed by ElbenCraft and was released on August 1, 2022. It received neutral reviews from players.

You will take on the role of Danny Bent, a boy who wakes up in a train car. Without memories and without knowing why he is there, he soon realizes that something strange is going on. Can you solve all the puzzles? Of discovering the truth? Will you be able to escape?

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

story5 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The story is deep and enthralling, with a fantastic narrative that keeps players engaged until the end.
The game offers a variety of challenging puzzles, both main-story and optional, which provide a rewarding experience for those who enjoy a good challenge.
Despite its flaws, the game shows promise as a strong first attempt from an indie developer, and many players are excited to see future improvements.

The game suffers from poor translation and grammar issues, which can hinder understanding and enjoyment for English-speaking players.
Many puzzles are frustratingly designed, leading to pixel-hunting and tedious gameplay, with some players feeling that the difficulty is not balanced with fun.
The lack of quality-of-life features, such as the inability to skip dialogue and the confusing inventory system, detracts from the overall experience.

story
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The game's story is highly praised for its depth and emotional impact, with players enjoying the main and optional puzzles that enhance the narrative experience. While some found the grammar issues challenging, the overall storyline, set on a train, is described as fantastic and engaging, leading to a satisfying conclusion that reveals the full picture. Despite some frustrations with gameplay, the compelling story is a standout feature that resonates with players.
- “I thought the storyline was fantastic, and while I put together some of the major clues early on, you really don't get the full picture until the end.”
- “The details and the storyline were fantastic!”
- “However, the story is deep and enthralling, and the puzzles will challenge you.”
- “You seem to have the right mindset for game dev, but you need to seriously work on your design, story writing, art, and general quality if you want to be successful.”
- “The story takes place on a train.”
- “After you complete a level, you unravel more of the story and move on.”
emotional
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Players have expressed strong emotional responses to the game's story, with some reporting tears due to its impactful narrative. However, frustrations with gameplay mechanics and grammar issues have hindered the overall experience for some, particularly non-native speakers. Despite these challenges, the emotional depth of the story remains a standout feature.
- “I cried in this game; the story was wonderful. The game was super frustrating, and I basically consulted a walkthrough the entire time, but the emotional impact was undeniable.”
- “The story was great; I cried so much.”
graphics
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The graphics have been criticized as looking amateurish, with some users stating that they would not purchase the game solely based on its visual quality.
- “Moving onto the graphics... they look very amateurish.”
- “Even if that were my genre, I would not get the game literally just based on the graphics alone.”
stability
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The game shows signs of being a first-time effort from the creator, with users noting the presence of glitches; however, many still found enjoyment in the experience despite these stability issues.
- “It's definitely the creator's first attempt at a game, but I loved it despite some of the glitches I encountered.”