Escapeworld Dilemma

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Escapeworld Dilemma is a single player action game. It was developed by Sonoma Games and was released on January 29, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Escapeworld Dilemma" is a narrative-driven adventure game where players navigate a series of escape rooms, each with unique puzzles and challenges. The game features a rich storyline with branching paths and multiple endings, allowing players to make choices that affect the outcome. With its immersive gameplay and atmospheric setting, "Escapeworld Dilemma" offers a compelling experience for fans of escape room games and narrative-focused adventures.

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69%

Audience ScoreBased on 85 reviews

story5 positive mentions

stability17 negative mentions

Engaging and thought-provoking storyline centered around moral choices, with a non-linear narrative that encourages multiple playthroughs.
Challenging yet logical puzzles that provide a satisfying sense of accomplishment upon solving, reminiscent of classic puzzle games like Myst.
Visually appealing environments with a well-crafted atmosphere, complemented by a fitting soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with saving, freezing, and unintuitive puzzle mechanics that can lead to frustration.
Some puzzles are overly obscure or poorly designed, making them feel random and disconnected from the game's logic, which can hinder progress.
Lack of accessibility features, such as colorblind options, and a steep learning curve without adequate tutorials or hints can alienate some players.

graphics
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the beautiful visuals and attention to detail, while others point out inconsistencies, minor flaws, and performance issues that can detract from gameplay. While many agree that the graphics are adequate for the puzzle-focused experience, some users express frustration over low settings causing important clues to become blurry and mention bugs that affect the overall visual quality. Overall, the graphics are seen as decent but not without their shortcomings.
- “Beautiful graphics and easy gameplay.”
- “Wonderful graphics.”
- “The graphics are gorgeous; I spent hours just flying the drone to look at the fantastic detail.”
- “I have a 1070 and have run games more graphically demanding than this.”
- “Having said that, I don't personally think low graphics make a game bad, but in this case, setting the graphics to low makes important clues blurry, which is just baffling.”
- “Inconsistent and low framerate on any graphic settings makes the game unplayable.”
stability
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with numerous players reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and freezes that disrupt gameplay. While some users noted that the developers are responsive to fixing issues, the overall consensus is that the game suffers from significant stability problems, making it frustrating to play at times. Despite its fun elements, many players expressed concern over the game's janky performance and lack of quality assurance.
- “Well, it was a fun game, but it has a lot of bugs and freezes all the time; it's so annoying.”
- “But overall, there were a lot of problems, and I'm honestly amazed that this game was released to the public with how many glitches and exploits I found.”
- “The first location (what they call inport) once inside the building is the worst to be in because the game freezes so often, and it takes some waiting before it finally gives you back control to move along to where you need to go.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is straightforward and provides a clear sense of purpose, revolving around the player's quest to escape from a teleported world. While some players feel the narrative could be more engaging, it includes interesting twists and contextualizes the gameplay effectively, particularly for fans of puzzle-centric titles like Myst and Quern. Overall, the story is considered good, enhancing the experience through its integration with gameplay mechanics.
- “There's a story that's easy to follow and gives the game a sense of purpose.”
- “The story had an interesting twist for you to decide how to make your escape.”
- “The gist of the story is that you have been teleported to Escapeworld (without your permission) and your job is to get back home.”
- “In my continuous quest to find games like Quern, Obduction, and of course the Myst series, I stumbled upon this gem the day it was released.”
- “Story: 3”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users noting a lack of atmospheric music and basic sound effects. While there are musical puzzles integral to gameplay, they may pose challenges for players who are deaf or tone-deaf, and some bugs have been reported. Overall, the soundtrack is primarily composed of environmental sounds, with limited musical elements that can impact puzzle-solving.
- “For older gamers, there is a certain code in one of the endings that will no doubt leave you singing a certain old song :d:”
- “At random times, the game decides to hyperfocus on a single aspect - be it a word, a musical tune or otherwise.”
- “It is basically an 'escape the world' by visiting all locations and solving problems related to colors, numbers, music, light refraction, and pattern extensions.”
- “There are musical/sound puzzles that would be impossible on normal mode for anyone deaf or tone-deaf.”
- “There was very little music to create an atmosphere either.”
- “Sound: no music at all and the sounds were basic.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is rated a 6.5/10, with users noting minor graphical flaws that don't significantly impact the experience. While some puzzles are challenging and require careful mechanics, players have encountered issues such as game crashes and bugs that can disrupt progress. Overall, the gameplay offers a mix of engaging mechanics and frustrating moments, particularly with puzzle-solving.
- “Some of the graphics have minor flaws, but nothing that necessarily detracts from the quality of the gameplay.”
- “There were some puzzles that initially made me scratch my head, but I felt once you figured out the mechanic you were good for the rest of that series.”
- “Some good mechanics used in several of the puzzles.”
- “Overall, I would give this game a 6.5/10 due to unfinished and difficult mechanics.”
- “I replayed more than an hour's worth of gameplay because of multiple crashes.”
- “I found one bug that could crash the game and a couple of puzzles where the mechanics would allow you to wreck a working solution if you were heavy-handed.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its beauty and inviting nature, with a diverse range of environments from natural to industrial. However, some users noted a lack of music, which could have enhanced the overall ambiance. Overall, the exploration of interesting areas contributes positively to the game's atmospheric experience.
- “Love the free movement; there were lots of interesting areas to explore with atmospheres ranging from natural to industrial.”
- “Loved the atmosphere of the game!”
- “The atmosphere was beautiful and inviting.”
- “There was very little music to create an atmosphere either.”
- “The environment felt lifeless and uninspired, lacking any real sense of immersion.”
- “The overall ambiance was dull, making it hard to feel engaged with the game.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the humor in the game, noting that it adds to the enjoyment and variety of tasks, enhancing the overall experience.
- “It has a lot of fun variety in the tasks, and I'm really enjoying the humor.”
- “The humor in this game is clever and keeps me laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game incorporates humor into its gameplay, making every moment enjoyable.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has seen some improvements, but it still requires a high-end computer to run smoothly, with many users reporting frequent frame drops even on powerful hardware.
- “The game has seen significant improvements in optimization, making it run much smoother on a variety of systems.”
- “I appreciate the developers' efforts in optimizing the game, as it now performs well even on lower-end hardware.”
- “The optimization updates have greatly enhanced the overall gameplay experience, allowing for seamless performance.”
- “The game is poorly optimized and experiences frequent frame drops, even on high-end hardware.”
- “Optimization issues make the game unplayable at times, regardless of the system specifications.”
- “I encountered significant lag and stuttering, which severely impacted my gaming experience.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often feeling that certain puzzles are unnecessarily slow and filled with misleading elements that detract from the overall experience.
- “This makes the game very tedious and slow-going, and then you find out that most of the things that you noted are nothing but red herrings.”
- “Some other puzzles just felt very annoying and tedious for the interface.”