Faraway: Galactic Escape

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"Faraway: Galactic Escape" is a puzzle game that features stunning visuals and a great soundtrack. In this final chapter of the Faraway series, players are tasked with solving puzzles and uncovering secrets. However, be prepared for frequent ads that can disrupt gameplay. Overall, it's a challenging and immersive game for puzzle fans.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 423 reviews

graphics22 positive mentions

monetization11 negative mentions

The game features stunning graphics and a beautifully designed environment that enhances the overall experience.
Puzzles are creative and engaging, providing a satisfying challenge without being overly difficult.
The soothing music and lack of disruptive ads contribute to a relaxing gameplay experience.

Many players find the game too short, with only a limited number of free levels before requiring payment for additional content.
Some puzzles can be unclear or illogical, leading to frustration and confusion during gameplay.
There are frequent bugs and glitches reported, particularly in certain levels, which can hinder progress and enjoyment.

graphics
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
79%
11%
11%
The graphics in the game series are widely praised for their vibrant colors, sharp designs, and stunning artwork, creating an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. While many players appreciate the visual quality, some express a desire for further improvements and more intricate designs in future installments. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the enjoyment of the games, with many users highlighting their beauty and consistency.
- “Graphics are colorful, but very sharp and cleanly designed.”
- “Runs smoothly, beautifully designed and stunning graphics and scenery; the artwork is fabulous.”
- “Very unique graphics and immersive experience... I want to go to a place like this!”
- “However, they've made five or six of these games now, and so I'd like to see them make the games a bit longer and more challenging, along with progressing the design graphics and more intricate gameplay.”
- “If developers improve the graphics and control of this game with more levels, then it will be an awesome game.”
- “Old Doom feel graphics with puzzles just difficult enough to keep one interested.”
monetization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
92%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the absence of disruptive ads, while others criticize the aggressive and frequent ads that detract from the experience. Several users noted that after a certain point, progress requires payment, which they found frustrating. Overall, while some enjoy the minimal ad presence, many feel that the monetization strategy is overly aggressive and impacts gameplay negatively.
- “I deducted 1 star because once you can't watch ads or anything else except pay $$ to finish the game.”
- “I understand the purpose and need for ads, but these ones are aggressive and loud and keep raising the volume.”
- “Good puzzles, but ads plus fee is too much.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
9%
27%
The music in the game is generally praised for its soothing and immersive qualities, enhancing the overall experience with a pleasant soundtrack that complements the graphics and puzzles. While some players find the music a bit unsettling, most appreciate its ability to create a peaceful and engaging atmosphere. Overall, the sound design contributes positively to the game's appeal.
- “I like the animation, the graphics, the sound effects, the soothing background music, the puzzles—everything. Please, it's a request, make more Faraway series 🙏🙏🙏”
- “I usually turn off the music.”
- “The graphics are pleasant, puzzles challenging enough but not illogical, and the music and sounds in this game will send you straight into outer space.”
- “Otherwise, it's a damn good and relaxing game with melodic music.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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The story is presented through hidden notes, which some players find intriguing, but overall, the storytelling is criticized for being poor and incomplete. Many users express frustration over the necessity to pay to access significant portions of the narrative, feeling that this approach detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the storyline and puzzles, the consensus leans towards disappointment regarding the accessibility and depth of the story.
- “In addition, the story being told through a series of hidden notes is an interesting extra.”
- “Interesting storyline.”
- “The story and puzzles were just perfect.”
- “Nice game, but very poor storytelling.”
- “Unbelievable! I understand that you didn't make this game for free, but honestly, skipping a huge part of the story and having no way to unlock it without paying is frustrating. It locks the other half of the game because you need notes to access the final parts of the story.”
- “Absolutely intolerable! At least tell us at the start of the game or charge to play. I mean, it's $10 for the missing story, so you should have just made it pay-to-play.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The gameplay is praised for its impressive visuals and mechanics, offering a thrilling experience, but it suffers from poor touch/sense locations that can frustrate players. While the core gameplay is enjoyable, achieving 100% completion can be a challenging and sometimes humiliating endeavor, and the need to purchase additional levels through separate apps detracts from the overall experience.
- “This game, in particular, seems to take things to the next level visually and mechanically, and is truly awesome!”
- “Great gameplay, but it's a shame that all the faraway levels are different apps and you have to pay for extra content.”
- “Back to the bottom of the stairs... short version: horrible touch/sense locations for gameplay, smash your head into your kitchen table a few times to understand the puzzle reasoning, and leave your dignity behind to reach 100 percent completion.”
- “The controls are unresponsive and make even simple tasks frustratingly difficult.”
- “The gameplay feels clunky and outdated, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by an imaginative color palette and otherworldly elements that enhance the overall experience. While the graphics could be improved, players appreciate the cool environments that encourage relaxation and mental engagement.
- “The otherworldly atmosphere makes it a bit more fun, and the color palette that the designer used in this game is imaginative.”
- “Expect to chill out in the cool environments and atmosphere while using your brain at the same time. 😎”
- “It has an interesting atmosphere; the graphics could be better.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with users noting that it features a variety of funny and interesting elements, particularly in its offline puzzle format. Many players find the comedic aspects to be a standout feature, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the gameplay.
- “The game is filled with hilarious moments that keep you laughing throughout.”
- “It's a funny offline puzzle game that never fails to entertain.”
- “The humor in this game adds a delightful twist to the gameplay.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is praised for its smooth performance and stunning graphics, with users highlighting the beautiful design and fabulous artwork that enhance the overall experience.
- “Runs smoothly, beautifully designed, and stunning graphics. The artwork is fabulous.”
- “The optimization in this game is top-notch, allowing for a seamless experience even on lower-end hardware.”
- “I appreciate how well the game runs; the frame rates are consistent, and the loading times are minimal.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be heartwarming and nostalgic, particularly reflecting on their journey from earlier experiences to the impactful ending.
- “I still remember playing the first away game a few years ago, and now to see the ending is truly heartwarming and feels nostalgic.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, with users specifically noting that the 7th level is particularly buggy.
- “The 7th level is buggy.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant frame drops and glitches throughout my playthrough.”