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Prince of Persia : Escape

Prince of Persia : Escape Game Cover
53%Game Brain Score
graphics, gameplay
monetization, stability
53% User Score Based on 1,660 reviews

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Prince of Persia : Escape is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by Ketchapp and was released on September 27, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Prince of Persia: Escape" is a mobile game based on the classic side-scroller arcade. The player controls the prince, running and jumping through challenging levels filled with obstacles and spikes, requiring precise timing and strategy to overcome. With its retro style and numerous levels, players are encouraged to learn from their failures and never give up in this exciting and difficult game.

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53%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,660 reviews
graphics60 positive mentions
monetization479 negative mentions

  • The game brings back nostalgic memories of the classic Prince of Persia.
  • The graphics are visually appealing and well-designed.
  • The gameplay is smooth and fun, making it enjoyable for quick play sessions.
  • Level 13 has a critical bug that causes the character to die without reason, making it impossible to progress.
  • There are too many ads, even after purchasing the ad removal option, which still shows ads.
  • The gameplay becomes repetitive after a while, with many levels feeling similar to each other.
  • monetization
    497 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming presence of ads, even after purchasing the option to remove them. Many players report that the ads disrupt gameplay, with frequent interruptions for long video ads and persistent banner ads remaining visible despite payment. Overall, the monetization approach is seen as exploitative, leading to a frustrating experience that detracts from the enjoyment of the game.

    • “Bought the game because 2 dollars is worth the no ads.”
    • “I'd rather pay for it without the ads or would be nice at least to have the option.”
    • “The app continues to serve ads even after buying the no ads package.”
    • “I paid to remove ads, but the ads still show up.”
    • “The game is good but uninstalled it because there are too many ads.”
    • “Paid to remove ads, but still getting ads.”
  • graphics
    115 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the visuals for their nostalgic appeal and modern enhancements, while others criticize them for lacking originality and personality. Some users highlight the impressive detail and smooth animations, but there are frequent complaints about the controls and gameplay mechanics overshadowing the graphical quality. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good, they are often seen as insufficient to elevate the game beyond its simplistic design and lack of engaging content.

    • “The graphics are amazing and you don't need to earn a lot of gems to make your avatar look nice.”
    • “On level 35 this game is a pleasure to play, graphics are very good, small detailing of loose steps falling and the sound of the channel opening to move ahead adds to the experience.”
    • “I love how clean the graphics are and the choice to pick the old or new protagonist.”
    • “The graphics are poor.”
    • “But graphics are wasted, controls are not handy.”
    • “Not good... only graphics look okay... beside this I'm on 8th level & no enemy & no sword.”
  • gameplay
    77 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally described as smooth and enjoyable, with some players appreciating the challenge it offers. However, many reviews highlight the overwhelming presence of ads, which disrupt the experience and detract from the overall enjoyment. Additionally, there are calls for more variety and creativity in gameplay mechanics, as some find the current mechanics repetitive and lacking compared to the original game.

    • “The gameplay is smooth, challenging, and really fun.”
    • “Fantastic original gameplay!”
    • “Fluid gameplay, awesome controls.”
    • “The latest update effectively broke the gameplay.”
    • “Whatever decent gameplay exists in this game is far overshadowed by one of the most ad-heavy experiences I've ever had on mobile.”
    • “Way too many ads and gameplay is repetitive after the last update.”
  • stability
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent glitches, control issues, and frustrating bugs that hinder gameplay, particularly at higher levels. Many players experienced freezing, lagging, and unresponsive controls, leading to a generally negative impression of the game's reliability. Overall, the stability issues significantly detract from the gaming experience, prompting some users to abandon the game altogether.

    • “Could have been a decent runner game had it not been for the buggy controls - sometimes it just won't jump, which is very frustrating - and the downright impossible level 35, which I tried to pass for like a week and eventually gave up.”
    • “There is still an option to remove the ads; however, when I try to click on that option, the game glitches and fails to connect to the Play Store.”
    • “This game constantly freezes and lags.”
  • story
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is widely criticized for its complete absence, leaving players feeling aimless and unengaged. Reviewers note that the gameplay consists solely of repetitive running and jumping without any narrative, combat, or progression, which detracts from the overall experience. Many express disappointment that the game fails to capture the rich storytelling and mechanics of its predecessors, resulting in a lack of creativity and purpose.

    • “What a pity attempt to rewrite a classic story play!”
    • “Why pop and pop2 were amazing was because of the techniques, combat, controls, and the unique and rich story.”
    • “It should have a story; it should be able to use weapons and have a rotated screen.”
    • “The prince has no goal, no story, no reason to exist.”
    • “No storyline, no combat, just mindless running and jumping.”
    • “Failed completely in recreating the mechanics, storyline, or nostalgic feel of the original. It's just a run game, and a repetitive one at that.”
  • music
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing disappointment over the lack of background music and sound effects, particularly compared to the original 90s classic. Users noted that the existing tracks are often choppy and fail to enhance the gameplay experience, leading to a desire for more engaging and nostalgic musical elements. Overall, the absence of a robust soundtrack detracts from the game's overall enjoyment.

    • “I loved this mobile version with good graphics and music.”
    • “Good game.. even good to add some music and some more drama to it... hope you consider my review..”
    • “Hope background music can be added for more excitement ”
    • “They could at least have tried to use the sounds and music from the 90s classic game.”
    • “The levels start repeating after the 22nd, and the background music is not playing well.”
    • “There's no sound effects and background music.”
  • optimization
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game has received significant criticism, with users reporting severe lag spikes, stuttering, and overall poor performance even on high-end devices. Many players express frustration over the lack of updates to address these issues, suggesting that the game's optimization needs considerable improvement to enhance the overall experience.

    • “I rate the game 110% and I strongly recommend all gamers to give it a try; you will be taken by storm by its excellent performance.”
    • “The best game I've ever played, but its performance made me a little concerned as it lags at times. Ketchapp should focus on optimizing their games instead of releasing so many quickly.”
    • “It's probably a good game... I wouldn't know because it won't run smoothly on my phone.”
    • “Horrible performance with huge lag spikes, clunky accelerated movement that makes jump timing frustrating and repetitive tilesets with little to no variation.”
    • “I paid for the pro version, and on my S21 Ultra, which is a beast, I continuously have performance problems... and it's been 4 months since the new update came out, so no hope there.”
    • “Poorly optimized, stutters a lot on a phone with a 785G processor.”
  • emotional
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express frustration and disappointment with the game's mechanics, particularly highlighting a bug that leads to unfair deaths, which detracts from their emotional experience. This has resulted in negative feelings towards the game, with some players resorting to uninstalling it due to the perceived lack of fairness and enjoyment.

    • “Because I'm sitting here with my hands basically touching, trying to play this game.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development has been criticized for feeling outdated and lacking depth, with comparisons made to the simplistic designs of older games like Doom 2, suggesting that the main character fails to resonate with modern audiences.

    • “The main character design feels outdated, like playing Doom 2 in 2019; it just doesn't cut it.”
    • “Character development is shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the protagonist.”
    • “The choices you make don't seem to impact the character's growth, leaving the development feeling meaningless.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is widely praised for its humor, with players finding it exceptionally funny and engaging, often leading to uncontrollable laughter.

    • “This is the funniest and most interesting game I've ever played.”
    • “I cannot stop laughing.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is generally well-received, with users noting that the remake successfully captures the original's ambiance.

    • “A good attempt at remaking the game with the same atmosphere.”
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Prince of Persia : Escape is a casual platformer game.

Prince of Persia : Escape is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

Prince of Persia : Escape was released on September 27, 2018.

Prince of Persia : Escape was developed by Ketchapp.

Prince of Persia : Escape has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its monetization.

Prince of Persia : Escape is a single player game.

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