Mechanic Escape
- December 9, 2015
- Plug In Digital
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Reviews
- The game is fun and addictive, making it enjoyable for short bursts of play.
- Graphics and music are polished and consistent, contributing to a pleasant gaming experience.
- It runs well on low-end laptops and is affordable, making it accessible to a wider audience.
- The level design is often generic and repetitive, leading to a lack of engagement over time.
- Jump mechanics feel floaty and unresponsive, making precise movements difficult.
- The game relies heavily on trial-and-error gameplay, which can be frustrating and lead to a poor experience.
- gameplay24 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Mechanic Escape" is characterized by its simplicity, primarily revolving around basic jumping mechanics, which some players find lacking in depth and complexity. While it may appeal to casual gamers looking for a quick play session, it struggles to satisfy those seeking a more challenging or nuanced platforming experience, particularly for speed-running enthusiasts. Overall, the floaty controls and minimal mechanics detract from the enjoyment, despite the game's potential for fun.
“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.”
“That is 'Mechanic Escape' in a nutshell for me.”
“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.”
- music10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it relaxing and decent, while others criticize it as generic and repetitive, lacking variety across levels. Overall, while the graphics and music are noted as good, the soundtrack's sameness contributes to a sense of blandness 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.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % 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 issues detract from the overall experience.
“The graphics and music are very good, plus you wanna play on a controller?”
“Graphics style, music, are decent.”
“I love the art style, but the gameplay and performance are not enjoyable.”
“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.”
- story6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is often perceived as lacking depth, with players feeling that it is overshadowed by gameplay, resulting in a "barely-present ho-hum" narrative. However, some users highlight a moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, suggesting that the journey is more significant than the story itself.
“Moral of the story: 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.”
“You blow right through stages with no regard for ratings and get treated to a barely-present ho-hum story.”
“The story feels rushed and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
“The narrative is disjointed and fails to engage, leaving players feeling unsatisfied.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues such as stuttering and FPS drops, which are surprising for a 2D title. Additionally, the floaty physics, slow animations, and automated actions detract from the gameplay experience, leading to frustration despite appreciation for the art style.
“Casual Super Meat Boy, with weird floaty physics, slow animations, 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) and very bad performance. I can't even imagine how 2D games 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.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized as cute and amusing, contributing to its overall charm as a platformer. Players appreciate the lighthearted and whimsical elements that enhance the gaming experience.
“A charming and hilarious platformer that keeps you smiling.”
“This game is filled with cute characters and funny moments that make it a joy to play.”
“The humor in this platformer is delightful and adds a unique twist to the gameplay.”
