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Forbidden Escape

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64%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
88% User Score Based on 24 reviews

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About Forbidden Escape

Forbidden Escape is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Class of 2021-2022 and was released on January 25, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

Escape the Exodus, a ship attacked by an encroaching corruption, and embark on a supernatural adventure to explore the various levels of the vessel. Try to survive against dangers and find the solution to challenging puzzles.

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88%Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews
atmosphere3 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique and thrilling concept, allowing players to experience puzzles and combat in an engaging setting.
  • Despite its jankiness, the game is fun and offers a decent challenge, especially for a student project.
  • The art and visuals are impressive for an indie game, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere.
  • The game is plagued by game-breaking glitches and poor save mechanics, leading to frustrating experiences.
  • Controls are clunky and the gameplay feels unpolished, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • The requirement to use a controller on a PC-only game seems illogical and limits accessibility for some players.

  • gameplay

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its well-designed puzzles and mechanics, enhancing the overall experience. Additionally, the game's setting contributes to impressive visuals that complement the gameplay.

    • “I love the setting for this game; it sets up some really cool visuals and gameplay.”
    • “The puzzles and general mechanics are better thought-out.”

  • stability

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, including game-breaking glitches and inadequate save points, leading to frustrating experiences for players. Many users report that these problems detract from the overall enjoyment, making it difficult to recommend the game despite its appealing concept and art.

    • “This game features game-breaking glitches and does not save your progress often enough, an awful combination.”
    • “I gave up after encountering two such glitches because this game is barely worth playing in the first place and not at all worth playing if you're forced to redo large sections of the game.”
    • “The idea is great, the art is cool, but it needs to optimize movement and controls; it feels so buggy.”

  • story

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, -67% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The story is well-received, praised for its engaging ideas and atmospheric presentation, despite some criticism of clunky controls. It effectively delivers a classic narrative experience with a functional approach and a moderate level of challenge.

    • “The story, idea, and art are all excellent, making up for the clunky controls.”
    • “A classic experience that effectively delivers its story and atmosphere, along with some challenge.”
    • “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “Character development is shallow, leaving me feeling disconnected from their journeys.”
    • “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or emotional impact.”

  • atmosphere

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is praised for its classic design and functionality, effectively delivering the story while providing a moderate level of challenge.

    • “The atmosphere is immersive and captivating, drawing you into the world with every detail.”
    • “The game's environment is rich and evocative, creating a sense of place that enhances the overall experience.”
    • “The haunting soundtrack and stunning visuals combine to create an unforgettable atmosphere.”

  • graphics

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics of the game are highly praised, particularly considering it was developed by students, with many highlighting the fantastic visuals and immersive setting that enhance both the visual experience and gameplay.

    • “The visuals are fantastic, especially for a game developed by students.”
    • “I love the setting for this game; it creates some really cool visuals and gameplay.”
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Forbidden Escape is a platformer game. Common tags for Forbidden Escape include magic, linear, exploration, third person, supernatural and others.

Forbidden Escape is available on PC and Windows.

Forbidden Escape was released on January 25, 2023.

Forbidden Escape was developed by Class of 2021-2022.

Forbidden Escape has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Forbidden Escape for its atmosphere but disliked it for its gameplay.

Forbidden Escape is a single player game.

Similar games include Jivana, Echoes of the End: Enhanced Edition, Onirism, Shattered: Tale of the Forgotten King, Carly and the Reaperman: Escape from the Underworld and others.