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No Way Out: A Dead Realm Tale

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54%Game Brain Score
graphics, atmosphere
gameplay, story
75% User Score Based on 20 reviews
Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

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No Way Out: A Dead Realm Tale is a single player tactical action adventure game with horror and thriller themes. It was developed by Game Mechanic Studios and was released on October 26, 2018. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

100 years after the massacre at Huxley’s Mansion rumors swirl of an unclaimed treasure waiting to be collected. But there are things the rumors don’t mention. The murderous ghosts who prowl the hallways waiting for your torch to dim… The wails of a grieving mother who begs you to help her son. And the madman at the center of it all, William Huxley, whose inventions have left the mansion suspended …

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75%
Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews
graphics7 positive mentions
grinding1 negative mentions
  • The game offers a genuinely scary and immersive horror experience with excellent atmosphere, graphics, and sound design, particularly effective in VR.
  • Puzzles are thoughtfully designed and provide a satisfying challenge that makes solving them rewarding.
  • Multiple control options are available, including keyboard and mouse, which some players found more comfortable than VR controllers.
  • Controls, especially VR motion controllers, are often clunky, unresponsive, or poorly implemented, causing frustration for many players.
  • The game is quite short in length, with many reviewers feeling it does not justify its price and could benefit from more content.
  • Progression can be hindered by frequent trial-and-error deaths and poorly communicated mechanics, leading to repetitive and sometimes tedious gameplay.
  • graphics
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are widely praised for their detailed surroundings, creepy atmosphere, and overall high quality, contributing significantly to the horror experience. Minor issues like occasional clipping and overly dark backgrounds are noted but do not detract much from the immersive visuals. Many users find the graphics evoke strong tension and enhance the game's eerie ambiance effectively.

    • “The graphics and atmosphere were the best part of this game.”
    • “I loved the aspect of the torch being your puzzle timer & the graphics are scarily gorgeous!”
    • “Smooth turning, walk speed (fastest is still a little slow), fantastic graphics, and really creepy atmosphere... reminds me of Layers of Fear but in VR.”
    • “Your graphics are decent, but I almost couldn't tell because even at maximum brightness, 90% of the background and scenery is pitch black and unviewable.”
    • “The only graphical issue I had was that there was clipping between doors and some walls, but you basically have to run into them to notice it, so it wasn't that big of a deal.”
    • “The graphics are pretty decent, the atmosphere is pretty good.”
  • gameplay
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay blends puzzle and chase elements but suffers from unclear mechanics and poor guidance, leading to frustration and repeated deaths. Controls, especially with VR controllers, are described as wonky and finicky, detracting from the experience. However, the horror aspect and story are engaging and effectively create tension despite these issues.

    • “So this is not an escape room, although it does have puzzles intermingled with the chase mechanic.”
    • “The game then forces the player to learn its mechanics quickly by the use of a torch as a sort of puzzle timer.”
    • “Other than the controls, the story and gameplay seem good.”
    • “Then because the guidance in the game is so bad, I died repeatedly until I somehow managed to figure out that there was a hidden mechanic that was not made clear, like how if you went the wrong way, you died.”
    • “Gameplay-wise, other than the sheer terror, I noticed that the controls are a little wonky. I tried to use the Vive controllers, and instead of allowing you to press down on the thumb pads, they make you use the touch pad which is very finicky.”
    • “Second, there are some mechanics that aren't entirely clear.”
  • atmosphere
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its strong, unsettling mood, enhanced by excellent graphics and effective jump scares, creating a tense and immersive haunted house experience. Users highlight it as a standout feature that keeps players on edge throughout the game.

    • “The graphics & atmosphere were the best part of this game.”
    • “You know the drill, figure out the puzzles and survive long enough to make your way out of the haunted house, as the mystery behind the haunting unfolds along the way... and it's all here - great graphics and atmosphere had me on red alert at times.”
    • “Smooth turning, walk speed (fastest is still a little slow), fantastic graphics, and really creepy atmosphere... reminds me of Layers of Fear but in VR.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is present but often overshadowed by challenging puzzles and navigation. However, it features surprisingly high-quality storytelling with strong voice acting and interesting characters, contributing positively to the overall experience.

    • “The storytelling is surprisingly high quality with some well-above-average voice acting and some interesting characters.”
    • “Other than the controls, the story and gameplay seem good.”
    • “The story was there, but you don't really notice it.”
    • “I was too busy just trying to find the correct pathing and solving those dumb memorization puzzles that the story didn't really make any impact on me.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding in the game is considered tedious and can detract from the overall experience, particularly during challenging sections like the final puzzle.

  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game exhibits some bugs that affect overall stability, indicating occasional technical issues during gameplay.

    • “Bit buggy otherwise.”
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No Way Out: A Dead Realm Tale is a tactical action adventure game with horror and thriller themes.

No Way Out: A Dead Realm Tale is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Virtual Reality, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing No Way Out: A Dead Realm Tale.

No Way Out: A Dead Realm Tale was released on October 26, 2018.

No Way Out: A Dead Realm Tale was developed by Game Mechanic Studios.

No Way Out: A Dead Realm Tale has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked No Way Out: A Dead Realm Tale for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

No Way Out: A Dead Realm Tale is a single player game.

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