Freedom: How I Escaped
- August 14, 2020
- GP Studio
Get on Steam"Freedom: How I Escaped" is a stealth game set in a surveillance-heavy voxel city. You must find your way through the city undetected, avoiding various detection devices. The game offers a control system update, audio channel adjustments, and user interface improvements in its latest update. Feedback is encouraged through the game's forum to help improve the controller support and overall game experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features charming voxel graphics and an engaging theme that immerses players in its world.
- The stealth mechanics are well-executed and provide a fun challenge, making the gameplay enjoyable.
- The developers are actively updating the game, showing potential for more levels and improvements in the future.
- The game is quite short, with many players finishing it in around 20-30 minutes, leaving them wanting more content.
- Some players found the controls frustrating, particularly when using a keyboard, which affected their overall experience.
- The game lacks a substantial story and could benefit from more complex puzzle elements to enhance gameplay.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its attention to detail and simplicity, focusing on avoiding light spots while introducing new mechanics effectively. Players find the stealth elements and challenges engaging, complemented by appealing graphics that enhance the overall experience.
“Every level is made with a lot of love for details, even when they offer only a few seconds of introduction to a new mechanic.”
“The stealth mechanics and disabling the gimmicks is really challenging sometimes!”
“Nice art, simple but effective mechanics for the genre.”
“The gameplay is incredibly simple, as it mainly involves avoiding the light spots.”
“The stealth mechanics and disabling the gimmicks can be really challenging at times.”
“Every level is crafted with a lot of attention to detail, even if they only provide a few seconds to introduce a new mechanic.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal and lacks depth, with players noting that it primarily relies on gameplay mechanics rather than a compelling narrative. While some found the implementation satisfactory, the overall lack of a significant story left it feeling unremarkable.
“I missed a bit of story behind this game, but it works even without.”
“Right now, it has very little to no story and some 'avoid the spotlight' puzzles, but it's mostly well implemented, so it gets a 'not negative' review.”
“I missed a bit of a story behind this game, but it works even without.”
“It just didn't really stand out all that much; the only story that this game alludes to is the title itself.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features charming voxel graphics that enhance its engaging theme, contributing to an overall positive visual experience. Players appreciate the graphics alongside the challenging gameplay, particularly at advanced levels.
“The game has an intriguing theme, charming voxel graphics, and is challenging on the most advanced levels available.”
“I really liked the graphics and the mechanics.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players believe that the inclusion of a map editor would significantly enhance the game's replayability by allowing them to create and share custom levels, leading to endless gameplay possibilities.
“A map editor for players to create levels would make this game insanely fun and add incredible replay value.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game effectively immerses players in its world, enhancing the desire to progress through levels and face upcoming challenges.
“The music immerses you in the game world and motivates you to tackle all the levels, eager to face the challenges that await.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing every moment and making each level feel unique.”
“Every track is a masterpiece that elevates the gaming experience, making you feel every emotion as you progress through the game.”
