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How 2 Escape

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69%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
71% User Score Based on 158 reviews
Critic Score 67%Based on 4 reviews

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About How 2 Escape

How 2 Escape is a single player and multiplayer casual simulation game with a mystery theme. It was developed by Breakfirst Games and was released on August 31, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

How 2 Escape is an escape-simulation game where two players will need to cooperate on asymmetrical gameplay and devices. "Talk together. Help each other." will be your new motto to survive in How 2 Escape.

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71%Audience ScoreBased on 158 reviews
story7 positive mentions
stability6 negative mentions
  • Unique and innovative asymmetrical co-op gameplay requiring strong communication between two players on different devices.
  • Puzzles are generally well-crafted, challenging, and rewarding, offering a good variety that fosters teamwork and creative problem-solving.
  • Art style and atmosphere are appealing with a charming cel-shaded/comic book aesthetic, and the game provides a satisfying length of play.
  • Companion app is often viewed as inferior, buggy, or frustrating, causing imbalance and occasional gameplay issues between players.
  • Some later puzzles suffer from unclear logic, requiring guesswork or external hints, with a hint system that is often considered vague or unhelpful.
  • Technical issues include bugs, poor optimization, visual effects causing discomfort, frustrating restart mechanics, and an unsatisfying or confusing story conclusion.

  • story

    33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    21% positive mentions, 70% neutral mentions, 9% negative mentions

    The story in this game is generally viewed as weak and confusing, with many players finding it nonsensical, incomplete, or poorly explained, especially the ending. While some appreciate the narrative elements and find the story somewhat immersive, most agree that it is not the game's strong point and is secondary to the puzzle-focused gameplay. Overall, the story is seen as lacking depth and resolution, making it less satisfying for players seeking a compelling narrative.

    • “The idea of 2 different gameplays and experiences really ties it together, making the story quite immersive.”
    • “[Intuitive co-op mechanics, doesn't feel like any other mystery title out, solutions to puzzles are rewarding, giving players a sense of accomplishment, story is well-written, PC and mobile devices bring the overall story together, uses cel-shaded graphics, giving the world an old-school comic feel, game has fair amount of content, giving it a lengthy play time].”
    • “The story seems interesting and full of mystery too, so I can't wait to find out more!”
    • “The last cinematic is way too short, does not explain anything, and fails to close the story.”
    • “I didn't expect much of a story but it's non-existent; the ending explains nothing, we don't learn who put the character there, much less about why or the aftermath, making it pretty pointless.”
    • “It has a narrative, but after a lengthy introductory dialogue, the rest of the levels have the villain hurling accusations with no further character interaction, except for an ending cutscene which doesn't address any of the story except that you have escaped.”

  • graphics

    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    17% positive mentions, 70% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions

    The graphics of "how 2 escape" feature a minimalist, stylized, and charming art style that effectively supports puzzle-solving without unnecessary distractions. While many appreciate its quirky, comic-like aesthetic and clean visuals, some users criticize the limited graphical settings, poor resolution, and occasional distracting effects that hinder gameplay. Overall, the graphics are unique and fitting for the game's tone but may require improvements for better clarity and customization.

    • “Designed to challenge players’ wit and creativity, how 2 escape delivers puzzles that are as entertaining as they are perplexing, all wrapped in a quirky, stylized aesthetic that complements its offbeat sense of humor.”
    • “Visually, how 2 escape employs a minimalist yet charming art style that is clean and easy to navigate, ensuring that players’ focus remains on solving puzzles rather than being distracted by overly complex graphics.”
    • “The art style is eye grabbing and easy to understand what you can interact with.”
    • “Second, I don't know what's wrong with the visuals but they're terrible.”
    • “The gameplay design is confusing, communication feels like pulling teeth, and the janky visuals make everything worse.”
    • “However, there are zero graphics settings I was able to find, and the resolution of the game is not good.”

  • gameplay

    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    22% positive mentions, 65% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its innovative, cooperative puzzle-solving that effectively uses asymmetrical roles across PC and mobile devices, offering rewarding and fresh challenges that emphasize lateral thinking. However, some users report accessibility issues, confusing mechanics, and a less engaging companion app experience that can detract from the overall flow. Fans of cooperative, puzzle-based gameplay will find it rewarding, though it may be frustrating for those sensitive to inconsistencies or colorblindness.

    • “The core gameplay revolves around escaping increasingly elaborate and absurd rooms by interacting with objects, deciphering clues, and manipulating the environment in unexpected ways.”
    • “This emphasis on lateral thinking keeps the gameplay fresh and exciting, as players are often surprised by the inventive ways the game asks them to approach each puzzle.”
    • “Mechanically, the game strikes a good balance between accessibility and depth.”
    • “The gameplay design is confusing, communication feels like pulling teeth, and the janky visuals make everything worse.”
    • “Between the codex (the free companion app one player uses) and the paid-for game, there is no consistency for color, forcing you to fail several puzzles and making gameplay impossible for anyone color blind.”
    • “The gameplay from the companion app is lacking and minimal compared to the regular game, a lot of the puzzles start to become not fun to solve and the wording used in the game often makes them even more confusing.”

  • music

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    43% positive mentions, 43% neutral mentions, 14% negative mentions

    The music in the game is generally enjoyed for its fun and well-done voice acting, but some users with musical knowledge found certain music-related puzzles illogical and frustrating due to unconventional note sequences. Overall, the music is appreciated, though its integration into gameplay sometimes lacks coherence.

    • “The music is kind of fun and the voice acting was surprisingly well done.”
    • “Many thanks to all the parties who participated in developing this game, everything is so good, I love music as well!”
    • “☑️ music”
    • “We did start to find a rhythm with the puzzles but many were infuriating due to the poor logic behind them - for example, I am a piano player and can read sheet music (read left to right), so to have a puzzle involving music notes on a sheet which is then not played in that order made absolutely no sense.”

  • stability

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

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, crashes, and frustrating progress losses, especially when using the companion app. These technical problems severely impact gameplay, causing puzzle glitches and unreliable saving or resuming of progress. Overall, the game's ambitious design is undermined by its poor and inconsistent execution.

    • “I played on the companion app and it took three attempts and uninstalling and reinstalling to get it to work because the app was so buggy it struggled to load the basic content.”
    • “This game has been one of the most buggy, nonsensical, and frustrating experiences I've had, worsened by the fact that there are brains behind the concept and puzzles but the execution is incredibly sloppy.”
    • “I played for 6 hours and the game glitched when I backed out to the main screen and resumed, causing the whole level to restart and losing all progress, which is extremely frustrating.”

  • humor

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

    The humor in How 2 Escape is clever and quirky, blending witty commentary, quirky character interactions, and visual gags that lighten the puzzle-solving experience. It adds a distinct personality and charm, making the game both entertaining and uniquely engaging without taking itself too seriously.

    • “One of the most distinctive aspects of How 2 Escape is its humor and personality, which permeate both the puzzles and the narrative framing.”
    • “The game doesn’t take itself too seriously, often injecting witty commentary, quirky character interactions, and humorous visual gags that lighten the mood even when the puzzles become particularly challenging.”
    • “Designed to challenge players’ wit and creativity, How 2 Escape delivers puzzles that are as entertaining as they are perplexing, all wrapped in a quirky, stylized aesthetic that complements its offbeat sense of humor.”

  • replayability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users highlight the game as having infinite replayability, indicating it offers endless entertainment and varied experiences each time it is played.

    • “Infinitely replayable”

  • atmosphere

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

    The game's atmosphere is praised for its eerie and enigmatic vibe, enhanced by thoughtful artistic direction and a carefully chosen color palette. This mood complements the original asymmetrical cooperative gameplay and challenging riddles, creating an immersive experience that heavily tests players' communication skills.

    • “Good atmosphere, well thought riddles, original asymmetrical cooperation... just beware, your communication skills will definitely be put to the test.”
    • “The main thing that did it for me is the artistic direction, a nice choice of colors mixed with a gloomy and eerie atmosphere, really blends well with the enigmatic feeling the game wants to convey.”

  • emotional

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

    The emotional response to the game is predominantly negative, with users feeling frustrated and mentally challenged rather than engaged or emotionally connected.

  • grinding

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

    Users find the grinding aspect tedious, particularly in the early stages, which can diminish enjoyment and lead to dissatisfaction.

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67%Critics’ scoreBased on 4 critic reviews
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9h Median play time
9h Average play time
9-9h Spent by most gamers
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How 2 Escape is a casual simulation game with mystery theme. Common tags for How 2 Escape include co-op campaign, indie, linear, trains, female protagonist and others.

How 2 Escape is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

On average players spend around 9 hours playing How 2 Escape.

How 2 Escape was released on August 31, 2023.

How 2 Escape was developed by Breakfirst Games.

How 2 Escape has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked How 2 Escape for its story but disliked it for its stability.

How 2 Escape is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include We Were Here Too, The Timeless Child - Prologue, Mad Experiments: Escape Room, Unboxing The Cryptic Killer, We Were Here Forever and others.