~necromancy~Emily's Escape
- December 21, 2018
- PinkPeachStudio
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Emily's Escape: A Necromancy Adventure" is a pixel art, horror-themed indie game. Emily, possessing necromantic powers, must solve puzzles and escape a creepy mansion while avoiding its murderous inhabitants. With multiple endings, players can shape Emily's fate as they uncover her dark past.
PC
Reviews
- The artwork and animations are visually appealing, providing a satisfying aesthetic experience.
- The game offers a unique concept within the adult genre, combining elements of stealth and puzzle-solving.
- Some players found the gameplay enjoyable despite its clunky controls, appreciating the challenge it presents.
- The gameplay is plagued by frustrating mechanics, including slow controls and poorly placed checkpoints that lead to repeated failures.
- Many players reported issues with bugs and glitches that hinder the overall experience, making the game feel unpolished.
- The adult content is not readily accessible without external patches, leading to disappointment for those expecting a complete experience.
- graphics8 mentions
- 88 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their beautiful artwork and appealing design, particularly in the PC, NPC, and cutscenes. However, while the art style is commendable, the animations are considered lacking, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the visuals are seen as a strong point, though they come with some notable shortcomings in animation quality.
“Art-work: absolutely wonderful, yet simplistic.”
“I think it would be worth that price having played it over the course of a night, if only for the constant access to artwork.”
“The art style is nice, the music is good and the controls are simple.”
“The graphics look outdated and lack the detail expected from a modern game.”
“Character models are poorly designed and animations feel stiff and unnatural.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, making exploration feel tedious.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally considered decent for an H game, but it suffers from significant issues, including frustrating mechanics and glitches that hinder progress, particularly during the final boss fight. Players report that the pacing is poor, and the inability to exit scenes without closing the game adds to the frustration. Overall, while the scenes are visually appealing, the gameplay experience is marred by these shortcomings.
“[b]-[/b] 1-2 hours of gameplay.”
“Most importantly, however, the pacing and gameplay is borderline atrocious.”
“Gameplay is utter garbage; the scenes are nice, but beating the final boss is nigh impossible due to frustrating mechanics. Hard ground glitches lead to a wobbling main character, and you need to attempt what is supposed to be rather easy about a million times.”
“Decent gameplay for a game, but with the DLC, whenever a scene plays, you cannot exit the scene and must close the game to get out.”
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being simplistic and lacking depth, with unresolved threads and a disappointing conclusion centered around a brief escape. While it features a sword and sorcery setting that some players appreciate, the narrative is overshadowed by a focus on stealth and simplistic puzzles, leaving many feeling unsatisfied with the overall experience.
“The story is a bit simplistic and sad, but I've always loved the sword and sorcery, monster worlds that this game takes place in.”
“There is no meaningful story.”
“The game shows the threads to which you would like to know the answer, but it is not explained, and the story ends with the fact that we managed to escape.”
“This is an adventure for 1 hour where a stupid priestess wants to please the church and persuades her friends to do an 'easy' mission.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for enhancing the atmosphere, contributing to an immersive experience alongside the appealing art style. Overall, it is described as good and effectively complements the gameplay.
“The atmosphere and music are great, enhancing the overall experience.”
“The art style is nice, and the music is good, creating an enjoyable ambiance.”
“The music adds a captivating layer to the gameplay, making it more immersive.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with players reporting frequent bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay, particularly during boss fights. Many users express frustration over mechanics that lead to character wobbling and an overall inability to progress, resulting in a highly unstable gaming experience.
“Gameplay is utter garbage; scenes are nice, but beating the final boss is nigh impossible due to frustrating mechanics. Hard ground glitches lead to a wobbling main character, and you need to attempt what is supposed to be rather easy about a million times.”
“I die 19 out of 20 times due to bugs and glitches, and only once because I actually failed.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the quirky interaction in the main menu, where it amusingly responds to the paused character rather than the menu options, adding a lighthearted touch to the gameplay experience.
“Playing with a controller is also funny because the main menu reacts to the paused character instead of the options.”
“The game's witty dialogue and quirky characters had me laughing out loud.”
“I love how the humor is woven into the gameplay, making even the simplest tasks entertaining.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting the effective use of music to enhance the experience. The main heroine's reliance on healing and stealth contributes to a tense and immersive environment.
“The atmosphere and music are fantastic, creating an immersive experience that enhances the gameplay.”
“The game's atmosphere is captivating, drawing players into its world with stunning visuals and sound design.”
“The combination of eerie soundscapes and beautifully crafted environments makes the atmosphere truly unforgettable.”
