Key Escape

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Key Escape is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by bejotah and was released on February 21, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Key Escape is a precision platformer, where your goal is to pick the padlock and return to the door to get to the next level.

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Single-Player

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69%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game features intuitive controls and a clean pixel aesthetic that enhances the gameplay experience.
Level design is well thought out, providing a good balance of challenge and satisfaction upon completion.
It's a fun and simple precision platformer that can be enjoyable for fans of the genre, especially for completionists.

The game's physics can be frustrating, with a static jump that lacks horizontal momentum, making precise timing difficult.
Many levels rely on vanishing blocks that can create unwinnable situations if not completed quickly enough.
Overall visual quality is low, and the game feels like another generic entry in the oversaturated retro platformer market.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by intuitive platforming mechanics that effectively balance challenge and relaxation, with well-designed levels that incorporate various elements like springs and spikes. Players appreciate the thoughtful integration of these mechanics, which enhance the overall experience and create a satisfying sense of progression.
- “A few mechanics are added along the way, like springs, spikes, cycling blocks, and falling blocks.”
- “Key Escape is a very intuitive platform game that really knows how to merge difficulty with the relaxation that comes after beating each level. The level design is extremely well thought out; it's incredible how the few different blocks create increasingly challenging rooms, and the track matches wonderfully with the gameplay.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
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The game features a neat and clean pixel aesthetic, embracing a retro style that prioritizes simplicity over contemporary graphics. While some may view the use of obsolete pixel art as a limitation, it effectively complements the straightforward controls and overall design.
- “The game has a neat and clean pixel aesthetic, and the controls are very simple: arrows to move, Z to jump.”
- “They chose to use obsolete retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The reviews indicate that the game lacks a significant story, with users noting that there is essentially no narrative to engage with.
- “There is no story.”
- “The game lacks any meaningful narrative.”
- “The storyline is completely absent.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received praise for its immersive quality and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with many players noting that the soundtrack complements the gameplay effectively. Some users highlighted specific tracks as memorable and emotionally impactful, while others appreciated the variety and originality of the compositions. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that significantly contributes to the gaming experience.