Palindrome Syndrome: Escape Room

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"Palindrome Syndrome: Escape Room" is a single-player mystery game with a good story, marvelous visuals, and a great soundtrack. Players wake up in a spaceship with no memories and must solve puzzles, decode secret codes, and find hidden objects to discover their past and escape the ship. The game features logical puzzles, exploration, and an atmospheric setting.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Palindrome Syndrome: Escape Room screenshot

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 299 reviews

story40 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

The game features fun and immersive puzzles that require logical thinking, making it enjoyable for fans of escape room experiences.
The graphics and atmosphere are well-designed, creating an engaging environment that enhances the gameplay.
The game runs smoothly without technical issues, allowing for a seamless experience.

The game is quite short, typically taking only 2 to 3 hours to complete, which may not justify the price for some players.
Many puzzles are either too easy or lack depth, leading to a less challenging experience for seasoned puzzle enthusiasts.
The story feels thin and predictable, with a lack of character development and a disappointing ending.

story
140 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
62%
9%
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it predictable, thin, or poorly executed, often feeling like an afterthought to the puzzle mechanics. While some appreciated the dark themes and potential for deeper storytelling, others criticized the lack of engagement and coherence, noting that the narrative often detracted from the gameplay experience. Overall, the story is seen as serviceable but not a strong selling point, with many players suggesting that those seeking a rich narrative should look elsewhere.
- “The story kept me interested until the end, but it did feel a bit 'thin' overall - there was no narrator and I would have liked to read more notes, to have more insight into the background of the doctor or his relationship with the patient.”
- “I do really like this though and I can appreciate being dropped in the middle of the story—we have no idea how long it's been since Margaret died or how long and how many times John's run this loop, all the while John's trapper teases him that he can't even remember his wife as he slowly pieces together his own guilty confession to her 'murder'.”
- “A cool story and atmosphere as well.”
- “The story isn't even worth mentioning, as it was extremely predictable but also had little impact on the experience as a whole.”
- “The story was incredibly rushed and the ending made no sense.”
- “The story is cringe-worthy.”
graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
35%
10%
The graphics in the game are generally well-received, featuring a pleasing balance of detail and simplicity that enhances the overall atmosphere. While many players appreciate the clean textures and appealing art design, some have noted optimization issues and minor graphical glitches. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the experience, despite some criticisms regarding performance and specific design choices.
- “The graphics are a good balance between the amount of details and simplicity, and the plot is designed well.”
- “The graphics and art/design look really nice and help pull you into the experience.”
- “The graphics really put you in the right mood, like it has this sci-fi atmosphere so you feel you are in space for real.”
- “Very unoptimized game graphically; my fans were going way too hard for a game that looks like this.”
- “1 room has some graphics in the roof missing where you can see the stars/void.”
- “It's a moderate-to-blah escape room with clunky controls and pretty graphics.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
66%
17%
The gameplay is generally described as straightforward and accessible, with a quick playtime of 1-2 hours. While the puzzles are not particularly challenging or innovative, they are manageable, and the controls are mostly smooth, though some players noted clunky mechanics and a floaty cursor. Overall, the game is suitable for casual play, allowing players to enjoy it alongside other activities like listening to music or podcasts.
- “Overall, palindrome syndrome: escape room is a lovely game with an attractive sci-fi setting and puzzles that make the gameplay almost effortless.”
- “Some other games in the genre have needlessly over-complicated controls that get in the way of smooth gameplay, so it's a breath of fresh air to see that palindrome syndrome kept it simple.”
- “Pretty smooth controls and one doesn't bob or zip around during gameplay.”
- “The puzzles aren't particularly difficult or creative, the story is bad, the gameplay is fine.”
- “The controls/mechanics in the game are clunky enough to be a constant distraction.”
- “Gameplay/puzzles: a lot of unnecessary puzzles that can be skipped or brute forced.”
atmosphere
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
76%
6%
18%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its relaxing and immersive qualities, enhanced by calming music and appealing graphics. Players appreciate the blend of a well-crafted environment with engaging puzzles, although some note that the linear story may detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game's atmosphere is considered a strong point, making it enjoyable for puzzle enthusiasts.
- “The atmosphere is relaxing (precisely what I like in my puzzlers).”
- “It is a nice blend of a well-paced and well-placed mind-scratchers, realistic setting and unintrusive music, all of which create a relaxing atmosphere perfect for puzzle-thinking.”
- “The graphics really put you in the right mood, like it has this sci-fi atmosphere so you feel you are in space for real.”
- “The story was mostly obvious from the start, and games by developers such as Glitch Games just offer much more in the way of atmosphere in this regard.”
- “It's shorter than I'd hoped, but the story, atmosphere, and lack of any bad (mandatory) puzzles is good enough to make up for it.”
- “The graphics really put you in the right mood; it has this sci-fi atmosphere, so you feel you are in space for real.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
31%
23%
The music in the game is generally described as calming and atmospheric, enhancing the relaxing experience of puzzle-solving. While some players find it pleasant and well-suited to the game's visuals, others note that it can become repetitive over time. Overall, the soundtrack complements the gameplay without being intrusive, making it suitable for casual play or as background music.
- “Clearly, they worked hard on this and the rooms look very nice with great music.”
- “In my opinion, the music is calming and it suits the atmosphere.”
- “The graphics are lovely, the music is atmospheric, the puzzles are good, not too hard but not too easy.”
- “The music and sound are basic.”
- “Sound is okay, though the music drones after a while.”
- “The music didn't add anything to the experience, and the voice acting was... eh... the modulated voice kinda went a little loud sometimes.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
86%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious rather than challenging, with many puzzles described as easy but requiring excessive effort to solve. Some users resorted to guides due to the repetitive nature of certain tasks, indicating a desire for more complexity in the puzzles. Overall, while the puzzles can be enjoyable, the grind can detract from the overall experience.
- “The game can feel a bit grindy at times, but the rewards make it worth it.”
- “Grinding in this game is satisfying, as it allows you to truly develop your character.”
- “While there are moments of grinding, the progression system keeps it engaging and fun.”
- “I wish the puzzles got more complex instead of more tedious.”
- “It's not difficult, it's just tedious.”
- “Puzzles are mostly very easy; however, they can be quite tedious at times.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be deeply impactful, with a riveting and heart-wrenching storyline that often elicits strong feelings, including tears. The surprise ending adds to the overall emotional experience, making it a memorable journey.
- “The storyline is riveting—and heart-wrenching—with a surprise ending.”
- “Can't believe a little escape room game almost made me cry.”
- “The story was also amazing and heartbreaking at the same time.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting poor graphical performance, significant stuttering, and crashes that result in lost progress due to the absence of autosave features. Additionally, mouse movement is described as clunky, further detracting from the overall experience.
- “Very unoptimized game graphically; my fans were going way too hard for a game that looks like this.”
- “The things I didn't like were its performance; the game is not that old and doesn't run well, lacks optimization, and the mouse movement could be improved a lot; it felt too clunky.”
- “My only issue with the game is that it was stuttering horribly early on and crashed, deleting all my progress since there's no autosave.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some users find it endless and highly replayable, others criticize the lack of challenging puzzles and minimal replay value, suggesting that it can be completed in just a few hours.
- “The game offers endless replayability, keeping players engaged for hours.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes makes each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
- “With multiple paths and secrets to discover, this game invites you to come back for more.”
- “The puzzles aren't really difficult and there's not really much in the way of replay value (maybe in several months? I don't know).”
- “No replay value (not that I completed the whole game; I wanted to initiate Steam's refund, but I imagine this game would take the average person about 3-4 hours to play through).”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its absurdity, particularly in the protagonist's self-imposed isolation and the quirky interactions with the ship's AI. Players find the voice acting and dialogue to be delightfully goofy, contributing to a lighthearted and entertaining experience throughout the story.
- “I find it very funny that the protagonist sealed himself off in his spaceship as punishment for failing to save his wife, going so far as to apparently reprogram what I imagine is the ship's AI to carry out this directive.”
- “The voice acting and story were pretty goofy to me; I was laughing my way through all the dialogue sequences, not gonna lie.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Overall, users report a high level of stability, noting that the environment is well designed with no glitches, issues, or crashes experienced during gameplay.
- “The environment is well designed; I encountered no glitches, issues, or crashes.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any interruptions or stability problems.”
- “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it allows for an immersive experience without any technical distractions.”

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3h Median play time

3h Average play time

2-4h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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