Escape!VR -Above the Clouds-
- November 13, 2017
- Sourcenity
Get on Steam"Escape!VR -Above the Clouds-" is a room-scale virtual reality game in the 'Escape The Room' genre, where you must escape from a mile-high building under construction. Explore three large areas, solve puzzles, and investigate clues to find your way through over 800 square meters of environment with more than 250 items. This sequel to "EscapeVR: The Basement" offers a longer, larger, and more challenging experience.
Reviews
- The game features clever and logical puzzles that provide a satisfying challenge.
- The graphics are top-notch, creating a realistic and immersive environment.
- Playing with friends enhances the experience, making it a fun social activity.
- Controls can be unintuitive and janky, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- Some puzzles are poorly designed, lacking logical sense and requiring specific actions that can be confusing.
- The game feels linear and can lead to reliance on hints, detracting from the overall puzzle-solving experience.
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing them as cheap and low-budget, while others praised the visuals as top-notch, highlighting beautifully designed objects and an overall high-quality aesthetic.
“The graphics are excellent.”
“The graphics are top notch, the objects are beautifully designed (that car! omg!) and fit together nicely.”
“Top notch graphics and great puzzles.”
“The graphics and screenshots make this game look like a cheap, low-budget game.”
“Graphics look cheap.”
“From the visuals, I'd say the game is set in the present.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally considered well-designed and clever, offering enjoyable mechanics that strike a balance between fun and challenge, though some users find it too easy, potentially limiting its appeal to older players.
“Much attention was paid to the mechanics, and it's fun, challenging, but not so challenging to be frustrating.”
“I can't tell you much about the gameplay (I don't want to spoil you), but it's a really well-designed game, really clever.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted as a welcome addition, providing a contrast to the otherwise quiet atmosphere, with specific instances like the elevator music enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the presence of music, which adds to the ambiance and enjoyment of the game.
“There's some music throughout the game (for example, in the elevator), which was a welcome change from the normal quasi-silent environment.”
“The music in the game is forgettable and doesn't add to the overall experience.”
“The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“While there are some musical elements, they often feel out of place and fail to enhance the atmosphere.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is perceived as less effective compared to its predecessor, "Basement," but players still find enjoyment in the experience, even if they occasionally need hints to progress.
“The humor in this game is absolutely delightful, with clever jokes that kept me laughing throughout.”
“I love how the game blends witty dialogue with hilarious situations, making every moment enjoyable.”
“The comedic timing is spot on, and the characters' quirky personalities add so much to the overall fun.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its high-rise setting, where players are often surrounded by clouds below, creating a unique and cool ambiance that contributes to the overall experience.
“The game takes place in a high building, and you often see the clouds below you, which creates a uniquely cool atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're truly part of this world.”
“The sound design and visual elements combine to create a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that stays with you long after playing.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game lacks a traditional narrative, which is common in escape games, though players speculate about the context of starting in a closet next to a bedroom.
“As is typical for escape games, there is no story, though I have a suspicion why the player starts out in a closet next to a bedroom.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and lacks any real depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
