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Malum Escape

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61%Game Brain Score
gameplay, atmosphere
monetization, graphics
61% User Score Based on 54 reviews

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Malum Escape is a single player and multiplayer action adventure game with horror, mystery and thriller themes. It was developed by MalumGames and was released on August 28, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Check out our full games! About the GameA routine assignment has taken a nightmarish turn. You now inhabit the confines of a sinister dungeon, haunted by the unsettling notion that you're not alone in this wretched place. Can you secure your freedom before the sinister presence that imprisoned you arrives to seal your fate?Features Immersive Environment Explore a grim dungeon and a richly deta…

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61%
Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
monetization13 negative mentions
  • Fun and entertaining co-op experience, especially when playing with friends.
  • The puzzles are simple yet enjoyable, providing a light challenge without frustration.
  • The game has a thrilling and intense atmosphere with well-done jump scares and horror elements.
  • The game is very short, with some players finishing it in just a few minutes.
  • Several bugs and gameplay issues including multiplayer problems and awkward mechanics (e.g. crawling).
  • Some players found the puzzles repetitive, easy, and the overall game lacking depth or content.
  • monetization
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect is heavily criticized for being misleading, as the product is essentially an advertisement disguised as a game, employing low-effort content to promote a paid product. This approach is seen as exploitative and harmful to the gaming community, detracting visibility from genuine full games and offering little value despite the cost. Users strongly advise against purchasing, emphasizing that such "advertisement-games" do not deserve a spot in a game library.

    • “While it might seem like an innocuous mistake, publishing demos and advertisements as if they are full games is misleading and in some ways harmful.”
    • “Often developers may choose to incorrectly publish demo/advertisements as separate games as a cheap way to bypass paying Valve for marketing presence on the Steam front page, which may seem clever to them, but it's harmful behaviour and it's not good for gamers.”
    • “It's impossible for me to recommend this incorrectly published advertising spam to gamers, you deserve better than adverts.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics received mixed feedback, with some praising the visuals and level design despite dim lighting, while others criticized poor graphical choices that negatively impacted the overall experience.

    • “Good graphics, good gameplay, good co-op. Puzzles weren't too hard, only had to look one up. Not too scary.”
    • “Well, the graphics are nice. I think it's a little too dimly lit but other than that there are no complaints about the level design.”
    • “There were so many terrible graphical decisions, I cannot believe that someone did this.”
    • “Bad graphics, bad experience and multiplayer is very bad!”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its good graphics, enjoyable cooperative puzzles that are accessible without being too difficult, and a unique crawling mechanic that adds a distinctive movement style. Some suggest that incorporating survival and resource management elements could enhance the experience. Overall, the gameplay strikes a balance between engaging and approachable.

    • “Good graphics, good gameplay, good co-op. Puzzles weren't too hard; I only had to look one up. Not too scary.”
    • “Encounters could also add the element of survival and rationing to the gameplay.”
    • “Also, the crawling mechanic makes you move around like crabs.”
    • “The crawling mechanic makes you move around like crabs, which feels awkward and detracts from the overall gameplay experience.”
    • “Encounters could include survival elements and rationing to add more depth to the gameplay.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is highly praised for its effective combination of puzzles and jump scares, creating a consistently thrilling and engaging experience.

    • “The atmosphere, puzzles, and jump scares are really well done, making every moment exciting.”
  • story
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users expressed frustration with the game's story due to delays, specifically mentioning that the release was postponed for the completion of a single mission. This suggests that expectations for a smooth and timely story experience were not fully met.

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Malum Escape is a action adventure game with horror, mystery and thriller themes.

Malum Escape is available on PC and Windows.

Malum Escape was released on August 28, 2024.

Malum Escape was developed by MalumGames.

Malum Escape has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Malum Escape for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

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

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