Home Darkness: Escape

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Home Darkness: Escape is a single player action game. It was developed by Starodymov and was released on December 15, 2017. It received negative reviews from players.

Home Darkness: Escape, is a classic Hidden Object game, you will combine items, resolve puzzle, and find treasure!

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32%

Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

music5 negative mentions

The game is free, making it accessible for anyone looking for a quick escape room experience.
The artwork is decent and adds some atmosphere to the game.
Some players found it playable and enjoyable if they didn't expect much from the story or gameplay.

The game is extremely short, often completed in under 30 minutes, leading to a lack of substance.
There is no guidance or hints provided, making it frustrating for players unsure of what to do next.
The repetitive music and lack of a coherent plot detract significantly from the overall experience.

music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
24%
63%
The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with many users criticizing its repetitive and limited nature, often looping a single track that lasts only 20 seconds. While some players appreciated the eerie atmospheric quality of the music, the overall sentiment leans towards disappointment, especially given the game's artistic visuals.
- “I loved the drawn art style and the eerie atmospheric music, even finding the monster (Dr. Frankenstein's monster feel where there looked to be stitches and wiring) and having 5 seconds to react.”
- “The music is horribly repetitive and finally got stuck trying to figure out what to do with the bathtub in the bathroom.”
- “The music is an awful loop; however, the location's artwork is good.”
- “I might have enjoyed it if it wasn't a flash game being sold on Steam with a very limited soundtrack!”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some praising the drawn art style and atmospheric locations, while others criticized the overall quality as "awful" and lacking complexity. The absence of fullscreen mode and repetitive music further detracted from the visual experience. Overall, the artwork is considered decent but not exceptional.
- “I loved the drawn art style and the eerie atmospheric music, even finding the monster (Dr. Frankenstein's monster feel where there looked to be stitches and wiring) and having 5 seconds to react.”
- “+ nice artwork, not perfect but not bad.”
- “The locations' artwork is good.”
- “There's no fullscreen, and the graphics and gameplay make Artifex Mundi hidden object games look like intricate 5D multiplayer chess in terms of complexity.”
- “Graphics: awful.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The story aspect of the game is generally viewed as weak and poorly communicated, with players noting a lack of guidance and context regarding the plot. Many found the narrative underwhelming, with an unsatisfying ending and minimal engagement, leading to a sense that players must create their own story to fill the gaps. Overall, expectations for a compelling narrative should be low.
- “The puzzles were too easy, and with the opening note you find on the floor, you expect there to be a good storyline or at least a few more jumpscares; but for me, the worst was the ending 'yay now I'm rich'.”
- “If it wasn't for the description on the shop page, one wouldn't know what the 'story' of this game was because the game itself isn't telling you.”
- “No indication at all of what the storyline might be.”
- “There is no guidance, no story of what you are doing or why there is a monster in the house, and no reason to spend money on it if you haven't already.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The gameplay is criticized for being overly simplistic and lacking depth, resembling basic point-and-click mechanics that could easily fit in a web browser. Additionally, the absence of fullscreen mode detracts from the experience, and many users note that the developer has released several similar titles, leading to a sense of redundancy. Overall, the gameplay fails to impress and is not recommended.
- “Gameplay: it's standard point and click fare.”
- “The developer already launched many games under the 'hidden objects' tag with similar gameplay!”
- “There's no fullscreen, and the graphics and gameplay make Artifex Mundi hidden object games look like intricate 5D multiplayer chess in terms of complexity.”
- “The developer has already launched many games under the 'hidden objects' tag with similar gameplay.”
- “Gameplay: it's standard point-and-click fare.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is praised for its eerie music and unique drawn art style, creating an engaging environment for puzzle-solving. Players appreciate the tension added by the presence of a monster, reminiscent of Frankenstein's creature, which enhances the overall experience.
- “I loved the drawn art style and the eerie atmospheric music, even finding the monster (Dr. Frankenstein's monster feel where there looked to be stitches and wiring) and having 5 seconds to react.”
- “It's atmospheric enough, and again, for free it's worth a spin if you like solving puzzles.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game has been criticized for lacking replay value, with multiple users expressing that there is little incentive to play it again after the initial experience.
- “There is no replay value.”
- “The game lacks any replay value.”
- “Once you finish it, there's no reason to play again.”