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How 2 Escape

76%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
stability, grinding
76% User Score Based on 200 reviews

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"How 2 Escape" is a cooperative escape-simulation game where two players work together to escape a trapped train. The first player on PC explores the environment and interacts with objects, while the second player uses a free companion app to provide information and help solve puzzles. Communication, observation, and quick thinking are crucial as time is limited and the puzzles require logic, coordination, and listening skills.

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76%
Audience ScoreBased on 200 reviews
story10 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions
  • The game offers a unique asymmetrical co-op experience that encourages communication and teamwork between players.
  • Puzzles are challenging yet rewarding, providing a satisfying sense of achievement upon completion.
  • The art style and atmosphere are well-crafted, enhancing the overall immersive experience of the game.
  • The hint system is often unhelpful and can lead to frustration, as it tends to provide vague or obvious clues.
  • Technical issues, such as glitches and bugs, can disrupt gameplay and cause loss of progress.
  • The companion app experience is significantly less engaging compared to the PC version, leading to uneven gameplay experiences.
  • story
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it lacking depth and coherence, often describing it as formulaic or nonsensical. While some appreciate the potential for mystery and immersive gameplay, others express a desire for more backstory and character development. Overall, the narrative seems to take a backseat to gameplay, leaving players divided on its effectiveness.

    • “Then you'll love the story of this game.”
    • “The idea of 2 different gameplays and experiences really ties it together, making the story quite immersive.”
    • “The story seems interesting and full of mystery too, so I can't wait to find out more!”
    • “1) least consequentially, the story is pretty nonsensical.”
    • “It has a narrative, but after a pretty extensive set of introductory dialogue, the rest of the levels have the villain (?) hurling accusations at you and the characters never speak again (except for an ending cut scene which doesn't address any of the story, except that you have indeed escaped).”
    • “There's a story, but it's kind of delivered in an extremely formulaic way.”
  • graphics
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are generally praised for their charming and unique art style, which enhances the overall aesthetic and cooperative gameplay experience. However, some players have noted issues with graphical settings, resolution, and the impact of visual effects on puzzle-solving, leading to frustration. While the visuals are appealing, the lack of customization options and occasional graphical disturbances detract from the overall experience.

    • “The art style is eye-catching and easy to understand what you can interact with.”
    • “Visually, the art style is very charming and refreshing.”
    • “Fun co-op puzzle game with a really nice art style.”
    • “There are a few puzzles that become very, very difficult with the game's art style.”
    • “You can turn off a lot of the effects to make it easier, but...maybe don't put puzzles where the default graphical effects make it impossible to solve?”
    • “However, there are zero graphics settings I was able to find, and the resolution of the game is not good.”
  • gameplay
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by challenging and immersive cooperative mechanics that require two dedicated players, with a strong emphasis on puzzle-solving and unique experiences across different platforms. While the main game offers engaging and enjoyable puzzles, the companion app is criticized for its minimal and confusing gameplay, often reducing the experience to merely relaying information. Overall, the asymmetrical gameplay is praised for its fun dynamics, though some players find the additional steps and mechanics can lead to unnecessary delays.

    • “This game is great, especially in terms of its cooperative gameplay and unique graphics.”
    • “The asymmetrical gameplay is pleasant and fun; the second player actually has puzzles to solve with the PC player and is not left alone!”
    • “The puzzles make perfect use of the escape game mechanics, and so far I'm not disappointed.”
    • “A lot of the time, you have a lot of additional steps, so searching for stuff, even if you already understood what to do, leads to a much longer than necessary experience, which simply bores.”
    • “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.”
    • “Most gameplay on the app is merely reading information to the other player.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is described as fun, complemented by surprisingly well-executed voice acting. Overall, players appreciate the contributions of the development team to the game's audio experience.

    • “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 the music as well!”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is praised for its artistic direction, featuring a well-crafted blend of colors that create a gloomy and eerie ambiance, enhancing the enigmatic experience. Players appreciate the thoughtful riddles and the unique asymmetrical cooperation, though they note that effective communication is crucial for success.

    • “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.”
    • “Good atmosphere, well thought riddles, original asymmetrical cooperation... just beware, your communication skills will definitely be put to the test.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report significant stability issues, particularly with glitches that cause levels to restart when backing out to the main screen. This has led to frustration over lost progress and a lack of proper save functionality, impacting the overall gaming experience.

    • “I've been playing for 6 hours and it keeps glitching. I backed out to the main screen and when I went back in, the entire level restarted. I lost all my progress and I'm extremely frustrated. Why would you design it so that backing out restarts the whole level? What if I needed to take a break? My timer keeps running because I can't back out and resume!”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is largely negative, with users expressing feelings of frustration and inadequacy, suggesting that it may lead to a sense of diminished self-worth or intelligence.

  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players have found the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly in the early puzzles, leading some to refund the game shortly after starting. While the art style received praise, the repetitive nature of the gameplay detracted from the overall experience.

    • “The early puzzles were tedious, and I refunded the game after an hour of play.”
    • “Grinding feels repetitive and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the overall experience.”

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9h Median play time
9h Average play time
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*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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