Mystic Academy: Escape Room
- June 14, 2023
- mc2games
- 2h median play time
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Get on Xbox Games Store"Mystic Academy: Escape Room" is a captivating puzzle game set in a wizardry school, where you must help the Headmaster recover the Philosopher's Stone. Explore the castle's rooms, decipher magical artifacts, and learn new spells to solve challenging puzzles. A mesmerizing escape room experience for all logic-loving wizards! & Publisher not mentioned as per request]
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Reviews
- The game features a charming wizardry ambiance and creative puzzles that are generally logical and enjoyable.
- Many players appreciated the variety of puzzles, with some being challenging yet rewarding, making for a fun experience.
- The graphics and overall atmosphere were well-received, with a strong Harry Potter vibe that fans of the genre may enjoy.
- Several players found the puzzles to be frustratingly illogical or lacking clear connections, leading to confusion and a sense of aimlessness.
- The game is relatively short, with many reviewers feeling that it does not provide enough content to justify its price at full retail.
- Technical issues, such as long loading times and bugs with the interface, detracted from the overall experience for some players.
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their beauty and engaging level design, creating an immersive aesthetic that enhances the gameplay experience. While some users noted the need for improved graphics settings, the visuals are considered a standout feature that differentiates it from other puzzle games. Overall, the combination of fluid movement and artistic elements contributes positively to the game's appeal.
“They did a good job with the level design and artwork.”
“The graphics are beautiful; the sound is just fine, and movement is simple and fluid. You can 'run' with the shift key (and no, you won't have to run from anything; the developers just made it faster to move from one place to another...excellent).”
“I will say they did some cool things with visuals in this game which made it feel different from previous games.”
“And compared to other puzzle games, this game actually has an aesthetic the player can get engrossed by, so being driven to needing to break the immersion is particularly unfortunate.”
“I think I'd probably like it if it had some better graphics settings.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally considered acceptable with a charming wizard theme, but it lacks innovation and depth, feeling repetitive compared to previous titles in the series. While enjoyable, it is notably short, averaging around 82 minutes, and could benefit from more complex mechanics and exploration elements.
“I mean, it's the fifth title in the anthology series. The magic theme with spells could have called for some additional gameplay, such as more backtracking akin to Metroidvania, utilizing new spells on previous puzzles.”
“It was still enjoyable, but the gameplay lasted under 2 hours for me.”
“It uses the same system as the other games, with some minor improvements, but the gameplay remains consistent with what fans expect.”
“This is acceptable and has a cute wizardly ambiance, but you should really go play Escape Simulator because the mechanics aren't awesome.”
“I mean, it's the fifth title in an anthology series; the magic theme with spells could have called for some additional gameplay, such as more backtracking akin to Metroidvania with the usage of new spells on previous puzzles.”
“It uses the same system as the other games, with some minor improvements, but the gameplay is the same as always.”
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story is largely unoriginal, drawing heavy inspiration from the Harry Potter series, and is described as basic and paper-thin, primarily serving to set the theme for the game. While the environment is well-designed and may appeal to fans of the genre, the overall narrative lacks depth and engagement, with many reviewers noting a lack of originality and excitement.
“I know what to expect: well-designed puzzles and a paper-thin story that does just enough to set up the theme.”
“The story is basic but has some Harry Potter vibes, so it's a plus if you like that.”
“The plot is basically a Harry Potter rip-off; it's not very original.”
“The game itself looked cheap, the music was dull and repetitious, and there was just no story.”
“All achievements are story-based, so you will be at 100% if you escape the wizardry school.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its quality and immersive setting, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some players feel that the atmosphere is undermined by illogical and frustrating puzzles, while others appreciate the combination of a cool atmosphere with enjoyable and smart riddles.
“I love the entire setting, atmosphere, and overall experience, and I hope they'll keep making these games with the same level of quality in the future, as I'll definitely buy them on day one.”
“Cool atmosphere, simple yet enjoyable puzzles.”
“Smart riddles and nice atmosphere.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing it as dull and repetitive, likening it to a cheap imitation of Harry Potter's score. However, others appreciated the ambient quality, noting that it complemented the game's scenery well.
“Nice ambient with great scenery and music.”
“The game itself looked cheap, the music was dull and repetitious, and there was just no story.”
“This is a blatant rip-off of Harry Potter, even down to the music.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its playful and obvious references to Harry Potter, particularly through its amusing take on a magic school setting. Players find the puzzles easy to solve, often leading to hilariously entertaining moments that enhance the overall experience.
“The scenario is a funny take on a certain magic school, so the puzzles often fit into this.”
“Puzzles were fine, and the references to Harry Potter were so obvious that sometimes it got hilarious, lol.”
“Easy to solve the puzzles, hilariously similar to Harry Potter.”
- stability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Overall, while the games themselves are bug-free and feature logical puzzles, users have reported issues with widescreen support, particularly with menu display errors.
“The games are bug-free, and the puzzles are always logical and make sense.”
“I appreciate how stable the game runs; I haven't encountered any crashes or glitches.”
“The gameplay experience is smooth and consistent, which makes it enjoyable to play.”
“Widescreen support is a bit buggy, with menus not displaying correctly.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game faces performance issues, particularly on lower-end PCs, leading to a somewhat janky experience.
“The game has significant performance issues, so if you're on a lower-end PC, expect some jankiness.”
“Optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
“The game runs poorly even on mid-range systems, making it frustrating to play.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
While the game offers a quality puzzle-solving experience for a low price, many users find it lacks replayability due to its relatively easy challenges and short completion time of 2-3 hours.
“They skew a little easy and lack replayability, but for $10 or less, you're getting a quality night of puzzle solving (about 2-3 hours to complete the game).”
