Reversion 1 - The Escape | Game Brain

You wake up in a hospital guarded by armed soldiers. Memories gone, you’re told it’s 2035, and Buenos Aires has fallen to a paramilitary organization. Now, you must use your puzzle-solving skills to escape and uncover the truth of what happened to your city. And who you really are. Guide the protagonist, Christian, through the hospital grounds on a search for answers. What really happened 20 year…

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

67%

Audience ScoreBased on 47 reviews

story3 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

The game features nice graphics and a charming art style that evokes nostalgia for classic point-and-click adventures.
The puzzles are generally enjoyable and logical, making for a fun gameplay experience.
At its low price point, the game offers good value for a short but entertaining experience.

The game is very short, often completed in under two hours, leaving players wanting more content.
Voice acting is often criticized as poor and cringe-worthy, detracting from the overall experience.
Some puzzles can feel unfair or illogical, requiring repetitive actions that can frustrate players.

story
9 mentions
33 % positive mentions
67 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players finding it interesting and humorous, while others criticize it for being short, cliché, and poorly executed. Although the worldbuilding is minimal and the voice acting is often described as cringe-worthy, the overall experience is considered decent for its price.
- “The story is good and funny; it's not too complicated.”
- “The worldbuilding and story are barely touched, so they can't pull the experience together.”
- “It has nice graphics, an interesting story, okay-ish voice acting, and decent sounds.”
- “The worldbuilding and story are barely touched, so they can't pull the experience together.”
- “The English voice acting is really weird and cringe-worthy; the plot is unamusing and cliché.”
- “Bad art, no clues for what to do next, and a flat storyline...”
graphics
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the nice, cartoony hand-drawn backgrounds, while others feel the overall art style and point-and-click mechanics could be improved. Despite these criticisms, many users still find the game enjoyable and visually appealing.
- “The game features good-looking, cartoony, hand-drawn background graphics.”
- “It has nice graphics, an interesting story, okay voice acting, and decent sound.”
- “This is a good point-and-click game, not too short, with nice graphics and mid-difficulty.”
- “The point-and-click mechanics and the art style leave much to be desired.”
- “The graphics are inconsistent, with some elements looking outdated and poorly designed.”
- “The character models are lackluster and fail to match the quality of the backgrounds.”
gameplay
4 mentions
25 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mixed bag, featuring fun and entertaining elements but hampered by untrustworthy mechanics and a lackluster point-and-click interface. While the art style is criticized, the tedious back-and-forth character interactions and poor voice acting detract from the overall experience.
- “The gameplay itself is fun and somewhat entertaining.”
- “The gameplay can never be trusted after that.”
- “The point-and-click mechanics and the art style leave much to be desired.”
- “Going back and forth between characters to see if they will say something slightly different is tedious and should be avoided in gameplay.”
humor
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its lighthearted and humorous tone, featuring funny moments and a good spirit throughout the story. Players appreciate the smooth gameplay and decent voice acting that complement the comedic elements. Overall, the humor adds to the enjoyment without complicating the experience.
- “The story is good and funny; it's not too complicated.”
- “There are some genuinely funny moments throughout the game.”
- “The game is great, plays smoothly, has a bit of humor, and the voice acting is good enough.”
music
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its relaxing qualities, contributing positively to the overall experience. Reviewers highlight both the background music and the art as standout features, enhancing the game's atmosphere.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “At least the art and the music are good.”
- “The background music is good.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
100 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized as an old-school point-and-click style set in a post-apocalyptic environment. While some players may appreciate this aesthetic, others find it lacking in beauty and immersive qualities, leading to a less favorable experience.
- “Old-school point-and-click, with a post-apocalyptic atmosphere.”
- “Some might be able to put up with that, but I'm too much of a fan of beauty and atmosphere in games, so I had to stop after 30 minutes.”
- “Some might be able to put up with that, but I'm too much of a fan of beauty and atmosphere in games, so I had to stop after 30 minutes.”
- “Old-school point-and-click, with a post-apocalyptic atmosphere.”
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly when it involves repetitively switching between characters to uncover minor dialogue variations, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience.
- “Going back and forth between characters to see if they say something slightly different is tedious and should be avoided in gameplay.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which makes the experience feel more like a chore than fun.”