Mechanic Escape
- December 9, 2015
- Plug In Digital
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Reviews
- The game is fun and enjoyable for short bursts, making it a great casual platformer.
- It has a charming art style and decent music, which adds to the overall experience.
- The game is affordable, making it accessible for players on a budget.
- The level design can be frustrating, with timing traps and floaty jump mechanics that hinder gameplay.
- Many players find the game repetitive and lacking in depth, with simple mechanics that don't evolve over time.
- The controls can feel unresponsive and clunky, making it difficult to navigate through levels effectively.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 83 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Mechanic Escape" is characterized by its simplicity, primarily revolving around basic jumping mechanics, which some players find too limited and lacking in depth. While it attempts to cater to speed-runners and hardcore platforming fans, it ultimately falls short in providing the complexity and tight controls needed for a satisfying experience. Despite its fun factor for casual play, many reviewers express frustration with the floaty controls and repetitive "collect all the things" mechanics.
“It's the nigh-simplest set of gameplay mechanics in a game (jump, double jump, and what else?).”
“Very simple mechanics and just get from point A to point B trying to best your time.”
“Mechanic escape is a really fun game; for example, if you are a bit bored, you can just launch it up and play for quite a while, without noticing how fast the time passes while playing it.”
“It's the nigh-simplest set of gameplay mechanics in a game (jump, double jump, and what else?).”
“How much insufferable 'collect all the things as you jump through a stage' mechanic do I have to suffer to get through to more content?”
“It has elements that seem like they're trying to appeal to gamers who enjoy speed-running or the super hard category of platformers, but it fails to offer the depth, complexity, or tightness of gameplay mechanics to support that genre well.”
- music5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it relaxing and decent, while others describe it as generic and repetitive across levels. Overall, while the graphics and music are noted as good by some, the soundtrack's lack of variety contributes to a sense of monotony in the gameplay experience.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The graphics and music are very good.”
“Graphics style and music are decent.”
“You don't seem to get any abilities, you don't fight, you just weave through the levels and those levels are pretty bland, not to mention the soundtrack which is the same for each level within a chapter...”
“Generic levels, boring soundtrack, weird controls and a wonky hero with a hitbox the size of an elephant as well as meaningless collecting of stuff within the levels and a constant pressure by being hunted.”
“Graphics style, music, are decent.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 80 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their polished and consistent art style, drawing favorable comparisons to titles like Super Meat Boy and Rayman Origins/Legends. While the visuals and music are well-received, some users noted that gameplay and performance detract from the overall experience.
“The graphics are polished and consistent.”
“The graphics and music are very good.”
“It really does feel like Super Meat Boy met Rayman Origins/Legends' graphics.”
“I love the art style, but the gameplay and performance are not enjoyable.”
“The graphics style and music are decent.”
“Other than that, the controls are tight as hell; it really does feel like Super Meat Boy met Rayman Origins/Legends' graphics.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is characterized by a moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing the importance of resilience. However, some users feel that the narrative is underdeveloped and lacks engagement, comparing it unfavorably to other games with more compelling stories.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“The story is engaging and keeps you invested, making every moment feel meaningful.”
“The narrative is rich and immersive, drawing you into a world filled with unexpected twists and emotional depth.”
“You blow right through stages with no regard for ratings and get treated to a barely-present, ho-hum story.”
“The story lacks depth and fails to engage the player, making it feel like an afterthought.”
“The narrative is disjointed and fails to provide a compelling reason to continue playing.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized for poor performance, including stuttering and frame rate drops, which is surprising for a 2D title. Players also noted awkward floaty physics and slow animations, along with automated actions that detract from the gameplay experience. While the art style is appreciated, the overall performance issues significantly hinder enjoyment.
“Casual Super Meat Boy, with weird floaty physics, slow animations, and automated actions (press the button one time near a wall and it will bounce automatically, so you don't even need to care about timings). The performance is very bad; I can't even imagine how a 2D game like this could have such stuttering and FPS drops. Probably Unity is the reason again.”
“I love the art style, but the gameplay and performance are not enjoyable.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its cute and whimsical elements, contributing to an overall lighthearted and entertaining platforming experience.
“A charming and hilarious platformer that keeps you laughing.”
“The humor is delightful and perfectly complements the gameplay.”
“Witty dialogue and quirky characters make for a truly entertaining experience.”
