Laqueus Escape

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Laqueus Escape is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by SmartCode and was released on November 27, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

"Laqueus Escape" is a puzzle-based escape room game where players find themselves in a mysterious place with no memory of how they got there. The objective is to explore the surroundings, gather clues, and use random objects to solve puzzles and find a way out. With its atmospheric art style and challenging puzzles, it offers an engaging and immersive experience for fans of the escape room genre.

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 297 reviews

graphics37 positive mentions

monetization19 negative mentions

The game features stunning graphics and a well-designed 3D environment that enhances the overall experience.
Puzzles are challenging yet logical, requiring players to think critically and engage deeply with the game.
The game has minimal ads, which only appear at the end of chapters, allowing for an uninterrupted gameplay experience.

Many players found the game too dark, making it difficult to see clues and items, which detracted from the experience.
Some puzzles were considered overly complicated or illogical, leading to frustration and reliance on hints or walkthroughs.
There are reports of bugs and glitches, including issues with progress not saving and the game crashing at certain points.

graphics
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
88%
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Overall, the graphics in the game have received high praise for their detail, realism, and beauty, with many users highlighting the smooth transitions and immersive 3D environments. While some players noted that the graphics can be a bit dark at times, the majority found them to be a standout feature that enhances the gameplay experience. However, a few reviews mentioned issues with graphics quality and visibility in certain levels, indicating a mixed experience for some players.
- “Challenging, detailed and beautiful graphics.”
- “Unique challenging puzzles, gorgeous graphics, flawless 3D navigation.”
- “Outstanding graphics and an immersive gameplay make this game on top of my list.”
- “Controls are terrible, graphics are terrible, the levels are impossible.”
- “Even after watching gameplay on YouTube, I was still stuck because of the terrible graphics in chapter 3.”
- “The graphics are too dark; you can hardly see anything!”
monetization
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game primarily involves ads that appear at the end of chapters, which some players find acceptable, though many express frustration over the inability to skip these ads. While some users appreciate the option to pay to remove ads and support the developers, others feel that the forced ads detract from the experience, particularly when they interrupt gameplay. Overall, the game is seen as having a relatively low ad presence, but the execution of ad placements has drawn mixed reactions.
- “The only thing I didn't like is the forced advertisement.”
- “When chapters finish, you have to watch the ads and sometimes I solve the puzzle and ads pop out. What's worse is that you don't have the option to close the ads after 5 seconds; instead, you are forced to watch the whole ad.”
- “It feels like this is done to drive people to view ads.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
17%
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The gameplay is praised for its variety, smooth mechanics, and engaging puzzles, often compared favorably to the Room series. While the graphics are generally well-received, some users noted issues with darkness and occasional confusion in puzzle design. Overall, the gameplay is described as fun and immersive, though some players found the hint system and ad frequency frustrating.
- “The puzzles are 7/10 in difficulty, the graphics amazing (though a bit dark at times), the gameplay is smooth.”
- “Outstanding graphics and an immersive gameplay make this game on top of my list.”
- “Even after watching gameplay on YouTube, I was still stuck because of the terrible graphics in chapter 3.”
- “Ok graphics and simple gameplay.”
- “Similar gameplay to the Room series, which I'm a massive fan of.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is intriguing yet somewhat ambiguous, with a focus on a gritty, retro-futuristic setting that enhances the visual storytelling. While some players appreciate the cool story elements, the dark visuals can lead to frustration and a desire for more clarity and depth in the narrative. Overall, the story is engaging but leaves players wanting more context.
- “I absolutely love this, and the visual storytelling is amazing.”
- “Some really cool story elements, but visually far too dark, which made for some frustration.”
- “Would love to know more of the story behind this wonderful place.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is mixed, with some users reporting significant glitches that hinder gameplay, while others note a lack of lag or issues compared to similar titles. Overall, it is described as "good but very buggy," indicating that while there are enjoyable elements, stability remains a concern for many players.
- “There's a few glitches that make playing difficult or impossible.”
- “Good, but very buggy.”
- “Buggy.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its eerie and immersive qualities, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the combination of a dark setting and challenging puzzles, which contribute to a captivating "escape room" feel.
- “That's an amazing game with an unreal atmosphere and challenging puzzles!”
- “Have a great time spent with this atmospheric 'escape room' game!”
- “I assure you the atmosphere is eerie enough without needing a screen this dark. Other than that, great game!”
- “The game tries to create a tense atmosphere, but it often falls flat and feels more frustrating than immersive.”
- “While the visuals are stunning, the atmosphere lacks depth and fails to engage the player emotionally.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game received mixed reviews; while some players enjoyed it, particularly in chapter 2, others found certain elements, like a distracting treble tone, to be off-putting enough to warrant turning it off.
- “I absolutely loved the music in chapter 2.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the game's atmosphere.”
- “Each track enhances the emotional experience of the story.”
- “The music was terrible, and I had to turn it off because there was an awful treble tone that I found very distracting.”
- “The soundtrack was repetitive and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “I found the music to be bland and forgettable, lacking any real impact on the overall experience.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game's blend of fun and complexity to be humorous, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
- “This game is so fun and complicated at the same time that it's just funny; I like it so much.”