Extreme Escape
- June 30, 2020
- Immersion
Get on SteamIn Extreme Escape, you become the pilot of a damaged hot air balloon, rapidly falling from the sky. Using tools and equipment in the capsule, repair the airship and follow emergency procedure codes to land safely, all while battling your fear of heights in a room-scale experience.
PC
Virtual Reality
Windows
Oculus VR
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and immersive experience, especially when climbing outside the balloon, creating a sense of height and danger.
- It's a short but enjoyable escape room game, with interesting puzzles that are easy to grasp, making it accessible for a wide audience.
- The graphics and environment design are praised, providing a decent visual experience for a VR game at its price point.
- The game is very short, with most players completing it in under an hour, leading to concerns about replayability and content longevity.
- There are significant issues with controls and interactions, including glitches that can cause tools to disappear and frustrating mechanics when using items.
- The lack of updates and additional content since release has left players feeling that the game is abandoned and not worth the current price.
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story is generally seen as a solid but brief experience, with players completing it in around 30 minutes. While the concept is intriguing, many reviewers feel it lacks depth and variety, as the gameplay and story modes are nearly identical, leaving them wanting a more expansive narrative. Overall, the game is enjoyable for its short escapade, but players express a desire for a longer and more engaging storyline.
“The hot air balloon level is great, but it's the only one, and the story makes it sound like there will be more to the game.”
“Really enjoyed this one! Even though it says 'escape' in the title, it's a bit too easy to be an escape game. However, as a short story about fixing problems on your capsule to return to Earth, it's really great. I would love to see a longer version, maybe starting from going to space in a rocket, fixing problems, and then going to a space station before returning to Earth.”
“I only played story mode before the review and completed it in 28 minutes.”
“Only one mission that can be done in less than half an hour.”
“I only played story mode before the review, completed it in 28 minutes.”
“Bugs such as vital mission equipment disappearing and not coming back and low framerates.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and features solid mechanics, though some players find it too easy and note issues with item grabbing. While the game can be completed quickly, allowing for potential refunds, the overall experience is fun and encourages further development of similar quality.
“The gameplay is pretty fun, but I have some problems.”
“In any case, more of this quality and gameplay the better!”
“There are a few kinks to work out in regard to the hands when grabbing things off your person, but overall the mechanics were really solid.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, with users praising the great visuals and the tension created in challenging situations. The design is noted for its cool concepts, reminiscent of other popular games, enhancing the overall experience.
“Great visuals, and challenging situations.”
“Graphics are great, and the moment you go outside and start to climb the balloon, it really starts to get tense.”
“Graphics look good, and it's a cool concept that reminds me of the sub in 'I Expect You to Die.'”
“The graphics are subpar and feel outdated.”
“I expected more from the visuals; they lack detail and polish.”
“The art style is inconsistent, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability, primarily due to its short length and lack of new content after the initial playthrough. While an expert mode exists, many players feel that the absence of additional modes or diversions significantly diminishes the game's long-term appeal. Overall, it seems to lack the depth needed to encourage repeated play.
“If the game had more modes and diversions on the routes, it would be good and would have more replay value.”
“The game is short and fun the first time, but after that, there's not much new left.”
“But when the game is essentially dead and has zero replayability after the first playthrough, it feels a bit like a scam.”
“There's not really much challenge to it, or much replay value.”
“The game also has an expert mode, so there is some replayability.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game exhibits stability issues, particularly with Valve Index controllers, leading to glitches and frequent item drops.
“Not compatible with Valve Index controllers; frequently glitches and drops items.”
“The game crashes unexpectedly, making it frustrating to play.”
“I experienced constant lag and stability issues that ruined the gameplay.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users feel that the atmosphere of the game could be enhanced by emphasizing the theme of mortality, suggesting that a stronger focus on the inevitability of death would create a more immersive and impactful experience.
