Pyramids and Aliens: Escape Room

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In "Pyramids and Aliens: Escape Room," you must navigate an ancient Egyptian pyramid and an alien temple to find your missing mentor. Designed by expert escape room creators, the game features puzzles and clues to uncover the pyramid's secrets and your mentor's fate. Watch out, as the pyramid was not built by humans, but by aliens!

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

Pyramids and Aliens: Escape Room screenshot

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 85 reviews

graphics12 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features extraordinary graphics and a clever blend of Ancient Egypt and sci-fi themes, creating an immersive atmosphere.
Puzzles are well-designed, offering a balanced level of challenge that encourages logical thinking and creativity.
The hint system provides helpful nudges without giving away answers, enhancing the overall puzzle-solving experience.

Some puzzles require tedious back-and-forth movement, which can disrupt the flow of gameplay.
A few puzzles rely on quick reflexes or timed elements that may frustrate players, especially those who prefer logic-based challenges.
The in-game hint system lacks subtlety, often revealing complete solutions rather than guiding players toward the answer.

graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
42%
12%
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising the stunning visuals and immersive atmosphere that enhance the overall experience. The artwork is described as beautiful and top-notch, complementing the diverse and challenging puzzles effectively. Overall, the game's audiovisual presentation is noted for its quality and attention to detail, contributing significantly to player enjoyment.
- “The graphics are gorgeous, the soundtrack provides a nice background, and the puzzles are diverse and challenging.”
- “I am thoroughly impressed by the care that went into making this game, from the visuals to the music.”
- “The atmosphere is fantastic, with immersive visuals and a soundtrack.”
- “The one thing I noticed about reviews was the overly positive drip of enthusiasm over the graphics.”
- “A graphically pleasing escape room game with a few smaller flaws but with generally quite nice puzzles.”
- “A lot of work has gone into the graphics as well as the puzzles, which is very much appreciated.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
38%
15%
The music in the game is generally praised for its ability to complement the stunning visuals and enhance the overall atmosphere without being intrusive. Reviewers note that the soundtrack provides a fitting background that supports gameplay, particularly during puzzle-solving, while maintaining a low-key presence. Overall, the music contributes positively to the immersive experience, though it is not the primary focus of the game.
- “The graphics are gorgeous, the soundtrack provides a nice background, and the puzzles are diverse and challenging.”
- “I am thoroughly impressed by the care that went into making this game, from the visuals to the music.”
- “On a technical level, the game provides a competent audiovisual aspect, with low-key ambient music to break the silence without interrupting the thinking process, solid graphics, and good performance.”
- “The soundtrack is okay, but not the focus of the game.”
- “On a technical level, the game provides a competent audiovisual aspect, with low-key ambient music to break the silence without interrupting the thinking process, solid graphics and good performance.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
18%
27%
The game's story is described as minimal and primarily serves as a backdrop for the puzzles, with some players appreciating its intriguing elements and nostalgic references to a '90s sci-fi show. While the storyline is interesting, it is not the main focus, as the puzzles take precedence in the overall experience.
- “Interesting story line, to boot.”
- “The game is a mix of nice logic puzzles, some nice storytelling, and throwbacks to a popular '90s sci-fi show which I really like.”
- “The story is intriguing enough; however, it's clear that the main focus was the puzzles.”
- “There is a very minimal story that provides basic context but not much more.”
- “The story is just a backdrop for the puzzles themselves.”
- “The story is not important at all, but that's normal for an escape room game.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
13%
13%
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its immersive visuals and soundtrack, indicating a high level of care in its design. However, some users feel it does not match the atmospheric quality of the developer's previous titles. Overall, the game offers a compelling environment that enhances the experience, particularly through its challenging puzzles.
- “You can tell a lot of care went into creating the atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere is fantastic, with immersive visuals and a soundtrack.”
- “A great variety of challenging puzzles in an atmospheric environment.”
- “This game and the mystic one just didn't have the same atmosphere as their other games.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The gameplay features cleverly designed and complex puzzle mechanics that require logical thinking, clue gathering, and object collection from various locations. Players can expect around 7-8 hours of gameplay, with a strong emphasis on local observation and exploration, particularly highlighted during the pyramid segment. Overall, the visuals complement the engaging puzzle experience effectively.
- “The puzzle mechanics have been cleverly thought through, are all logical but quite complex; most require clue gathering or object collecting from several locations or even other puzzles.”
- “We have played 3.5 hours and have completed the first half of the game (exploring a pyramid), so expect between 7-8 hours of gameplay.”
- “Visually stunning, the puzzles and game mechanics are very good, requiring a high degree of local observation.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
Overall, the game's optimization is generally solid, featuring good performance and competent audiovisual elements. However, some users noted that certain dexterity puzzles feel out of place and that object movement could be improved for a smoother experience.
- “On a technical level, the game provides a competent audiovisual aspect, with low-key ambient music to break the silence without interrupting the thinking process, solid graphics, and good performance.”
- “There are a few dexterity/timed puzzles in the game that feel a bit out of place, and the movement around objects could be better optimized.”
- “The optimization of movement mechanics in the game is lacking, making some puzzles frustrating to navigate.”
- “Overall, the game suffers from poor optimization, particularly in how players interact with the environment.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find that while grinding isn't game-breaking, it can become tedious as they often need to navigate around obstacles or take longer routes to connect puzzles with their clues. This can disrupt the flow of gameplay and lead to frustration.