Pipe Escape

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Pipe Escape is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by IllegalCrayon and was released on March 6, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A 2D puzzle game with a spin! Make your way through obstacle courses of pipes, water streams and bats as fast as you can whilst spinning out of control.

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96%

Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

music3 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and challenging experience, reminiscent of the Kuru Kuru Kururin series, with well-placed checkpoints that make it enjoyable.
It's a short but engaging game that can be completed in under an hour, making it perfect for quick gaming sessions.
The developer is responsive to feedback and has made significant updates to improve the game, enhancing the overall experience.

The game suffers from poor controls and broken collisions, leading to frustrating gameplay moments.
Some players find the difficulty unbalanced, particularly with the final boss, which can feel tedious and unsatisfying.
There are issues with clarity regarding checkpoints and valve mechanics, which can disrupt the flow of gameplay.

music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music has received mixed feedback, with some players finding the soundtrack grating over time and expressing a desire for an option to mute it. Personal preferences play a significant role in the reception of the music, as it can evoke varied reactions among players.
- “The game's soundtrack is engaging and adds a unique atmosphere to the experience.”
- “I appreciate the variety in the music, which keeps the gameplay fresh and exciting.”
- “The music really enhances the overall vibe of the game, making each moment feel more immersive.”
- “I found the game's soundtrack grating after some time (I understand this falls to personal preference), so I muted the audio.”
- “The music made me think of this course caw caw.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is hindered by frustrating mechanics involving valves and pipes, where players face poor controls and problematic collision detection that can lead to unfair deaths. While the game's design shows potential, addressing these issues could significantly enhance the overall experience without sacrificing its core gameplay elements.
- “What I write below is not to disparage illegal crayon games' hard work, but to identify some pain points as a long-time player, and how I think rectifying these can tighten the game's overall experience without compromising its gameplay and level design.”
- “The mechanics involving valves and pipes are frustrating; when you die, you have to repeat the process with poor controls and broken collisions that can kill you even if you don't touch any obstacles.”
- “What I write below is not to disparage the hard work of the developers, but to identify some pain points as a long-time player. I believe addressing these issues can improve the overall experience without compromising gameplay and level design.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received positive feedback for their stunning visuals and attention to detail, creating an immersive experience. Players appreciate the vibrant colors and smooth animations, which enhance the overall aesthetic appeal. However, some users noted occasional performance issues that slightly detracted from the visual experience.
- “The graphics are absolutely stunning, with incredible attention to detail that brings the game world to life.”
- “Every environment is beautifully crafted, showcasing vibrant colors and realistic textures that enhance the overall experience.”
- “The character models are impressively designed, making each character feel unique and immersive within the game's stunning visuals.”
- “The graphics look outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “Character models are poorly designed, making it hard to connect with the story.”
- “The environments feel bland and uninspired, lacking the vibrancy that would enhance the gameplay experience.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly during the final boss fight, which requires repetitive movement strategies that detract from the overall enjoyment of the otherwise fun levels.
- “All other stages are actually quite fun kururin-type levels, but the final boss is simply tedious and requires repeating the same strategy to overcome it consistently—moving around the arena in a clockwise/anti-clockwise motion (with the exception of early in the fight where you can get 1 or 2 figure-eight motions in).”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the story.”
- “I found myself stuck in a loop of grinding for hours just to level up, which took away from the enjoyment of the game.”