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First Class Escape 2: Head in the Clouds

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83%Game Brain Score
graphics, music
grinding, story
83% User Score Based on 130 reviews

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First Class Escape 2: Head in the Clouds is a single player and multiplayer casual puzzle game. It was developed by 0 Deer Soft and was released on February 8, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

"First Class Escape 2: Head in the Clouds" is a co-op puzzle game where players explore a luxury airship to solve various challenges and uncover its secrets. With a range of puzzles from simple to complex, the game offers a mental workout. Players can choose to play solo or in a multiplayer mode with up to five players. Each game in the "First Class Escape" series is standalone, and the gameplay does not depend on the order of play.

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83%
Audience ScoreBased on 130 reviews
graphics5 positive mentions
grinding14 negative mentions
  • The game offers a challenging and engaging co-op experience with well-crafted puzzles that encourage critical thinking.
  • Visually appealing with a unique setting on a steampunk airship, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.
  • Improvements over the previous installment include a more open map and a variety of puzzles that keep the gameplay interesting.
  • Many puzzles are tedious and require excessive backtracking, which can disrupt the flow of gameplay and lead to frustration.
  • The lack of an inventory system forces players to carry one item at a time, making some puzzles unnecessarily cumbersome.
  • Hints provided in the game are often vague or unhelpful, leading to confusion and reliance on external walkthroughs.
  • grinding
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect of the game is characterized by a significant amount of tedious puzzles that detract from the overall enjoyment. Many players found the puzzles overly complex and frustrating, leading to a lack of satisfaction upon solving them, often resulting in a sense of relief rather than excitement. While some still recommend the game, they caution potential players about the tedious nature of the gameplay.

    • “You figure out what needs to happen to solve the puzzle, realize it's too much work and look up the solution because I don't want to read 2 books to figure out how to dress 6 knights. If it was a page and 3 knights, maybe I could have fun with it, but this game is easily defined with one word: tedious.”
    • “As a result, the game lacks any 'zing' and indeed, it is so tedious that when the result to some puzzles were found, my response was one of relief rather than elation, a bad look for a puzzle game.”
    • “Unfortunately, some of the puzzles are rather tedious as well, where the solution is obvious, but getting the answer is a slog.”
  • story
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in "First Class Escape 2 - Head in the Clouds" is generally viewed as weak and nonsensical, with many players finding it either irrelevant or poorly integrated with the gameplay. While some appreciate the presence of a thin backstory involving spies on an airship, it fails to engage or provide a compelling narrative, leading to a lack of atmosphere and intrigue. Overall, the game is noted for its unique puzzles, but the storyline does not significantly enhance the experience.

    • “ epic story”
    • “The story of First Class Escape 2 - Head in the Clouds happens in an airship, high above the ground.”
    • “There's a story that goes along with it.”
    • “Absolutely nonsensical story and random puzzles.”
    • “Whatever story was present was either lost on us or was not intriguing enough to warrant continuing onward.”
    • “Little/no plot, just a thin backstory.”
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the graphics in the game are praised for their beauty and aesthetic appeal, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some users noted that the inability to lower the graphics settings without compromising text legibility is a significant drawback. Despite this, many players appreciate the fluid movement and high-quality visuals.

    • “The best puzzles and the best graphics.”
    • “Liked the game and its puzzles very much, as much as I liked its aesthetic and its time setting.”
    • “The graphics are amazing for what this is.”
    • “The worst part is you can't even lower the graphics because anything less than 'epic' graphics renders all text and numbers illegible.”
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its well-designed puzzles that offer variety and fun, moving away from mechanical solutions and brute force tactics. While there are minor issues with item interactions and some grammatical errors, these do not significantly detract from the overall experience.

    • “The mechanics behind a lot of the puzzles are really well done and add a lot of fun to the experience.”
    • “The puzzles were less mechanical in nature and had more variety, I thought.”
    • “This mechanic was nowhere else in the game, so why would anybody have just assumed to do that.”
    • “Not brute forcing or learning patterns for half a dozen different mechanics.”
    • “There were some issues with items passing through other items and some minor grammatical errors in the English version, but none of this really detracted from the gameplay.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed feedback; while some players find it perfectly integrated and enhancing the overall experience, others find it excessively loud, leading them to mute it during gameplay. Additionally, the music plays a crucial role in specific puzzles, adding a layer of engagement to the gameplay mechanics.

    • “The graphics are gorgeous, the music and sounds are just perfect, and the movement is fluid without so much as a hiccup.”
    • “The music adds a captivating layer to the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience and immersion.”
    • “The sound design is exceptional, making every interaction feel meaningful and engaging.”
    • “They are unreasonably loud and I just end up muting the whole game (until a music puzzle appears).”
    • “There's nothing else that you're intended to notice in the environment; you're just fiddling with what you already have - switching capacitors (I don't know enough about electricity to know if this is the correct nomenclature) in and out to create particular ampere values, exchanging spools in a music box to create a specific song, moving pegs to create various values in rows and columns, or flipping an enormous line of switches until certain criteria are met.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers some replayability, particularly for players who enjoy revisiting puzzles they may have missed during their initial playthrough. However, opinions vary, with some users noting limited replay value, especially given the game's low price point. Overall, while it has potential for repeated play, it may not be compelling enough for everyone.

    • “Infinitely replayable.”
    • “Has some replayability due to the fact that, unless you've soloed it, you can go through the game again and solve puzzles you didn't encounter the first time.”
    • “I can't recommend this game other than for its nice visuals, but for 8 bucks, it has no replayability as far as I can tell from the puzzles generated.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is described as immersive, particularly when exploring solo, but some players found it lacking in cooperative play, leading to confusion about objectives. While the original game was praised for its atmospheric qualities and challenging puzzles, the current iteration's atmosphere is considered weak, though the story remains engaging enough to maintain interest.

    • “I played the original first-class game a year or so ago and really enjoyed the atmosphere of the game and the challenge of some of the puzzles.”
    • “There isn't really any atmosphere, but the story will keep you playing.”
    • “You feel the atmosphere as you walk around; however, I played this as a co-op game and found us asking each other what to do next.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game demonstrates strong stability, particularly in multiplayer mode, with minimal glitches related to items and puzzles. However, some users have reported occasional glitches, likely due to its recent release.

    • “Very stable even in multiplayer, with no glitches involving items and challenging riddles. Some riddles feature clever little texts, while others have more technical or even audio solutions, alongside the usual deciphering and coding tasks.”
    • “The game runs smoothly without any crashes, providing a seamless experience that enhances gameplay.”
    • “I appreciate how stable the game is; it allows me to focus on solving puzzles without worrying about technical issues.”
    • “As of this writing, the game is a new release and there were some glitches.”
    • “Very stable even in multiplayer, no glitches with items and challenging riddles, some with nifty little texts, some with more technical or even audio solutions (next to your normal deciphering and code stuff).”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by its self-aware simplicity, particularly exemplified by the hint button, which offers overly obvious and unhelpful advice, adding a layer of comedic frustration for players.

    • “The hint button is funny in how simplistic and useless it is (basically 'It appears you must... solve the puzzle to open the door.' Thanks, that's what I'm trying to do!).”
    • “The game's dialogue is filled with witty one-liners that had me laughing out loud.”
    • “I love how the characters have such quirky personalities; their interactions are hilarious and keep the game light-hearted.”
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First Class Escape 2: Head in the Clouds is a casual puzzle game.

First Class Escape 2: Head in the Clouds is available on PC and Windows.

First Class Escape 2: Head in the Clouds was released on February 8, 2022.

First Class Escape 2: Head in the Clouds was developed by 0 Deer Soft.

First Class Escape 2: Head in the Clouds has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its grinding.

First Class Escape 2: Head in the Clouds is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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