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In "Reversion 1 - The Escape" , you play as Christian, a man who wakes up in a hospital with no memories, in a Buenos Aires dominated by a paramilitary organization in 2035. Solve puzzles to escape and uncover the truth of what happened to the city and your past. Team up with Victoria to evade guards and reverse the city's tragic fate. The game features charismatic characters, challenging puzzles, and hand-drawn 2D graphics.

68%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,296 reviews
story112 positive mentions
stability20 negative mentions

  • The game features a nostalgic point-and-click adventure style that appeals to fans of classic games.
  • The art style is charming and reminiscent of old-school graphics, providing a visually appealing experience.
  • It's free to play, making it accessible for anyone looking to enjoy a short adventure.
  • The voice acting is poor and lacks emotion, detracting from the overall experience.
  • The game is very short, with many players completing it in under an hour, leaving little incentive to purchase subsequent chapters.
  • Puzzles can be illogical and frustrating, often requiring hints that have a cooldown period, which can disrupt gameplay.
  • story
    364 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it intriguing yet underdeveloped, particularly as it serves as an introduction to a larger narrative. While some appreciate the potential for deeper storytelling and character development, others criticize the short length, vague plot, and poor voice acting, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the game is seen as a promising start, but many players express a desire for more engaging content in future chapters.

    • “A great little game with the feel of a classic point-and-click game and what appears to be the beginnings of an interesting story.”
    • “It has a fantastic blend of story, characters & puzzles that was a pleasure to tear into.”
    • “The story is very intriguing, not much information is given as you play as a guy suffering from amnesia.”
    • “The worldbuilding and story are barely touched, so they can't pull the experience together.”
    • “The voice acting sucks and the story is very weak with horrendous dialogues.”
    • “Overall, the story is dry, (lost memory is getting old now) the characters are boring (I really hate the main character), voice acting gives me a handful of aids.”
  • graphics
    120 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the hand-drawn, cartoony art style reminiscent of classic point-and-click games, while others criticize the animation quality and character designs as lacking. Some players find the visuals charming and fitting for the genre, though there are complaints about glitches and odd character movements. Overall, the graphics are generally considered decent, especially for a free game, but they may not meet the expectations of those seeking high-quality animation.

    • “It features a hand-drawn graphic art style, like games from the golden age of the genre.”
    • “The artwork itself is gorgeous, presenting an immersive feeling of post-apocalyptic adventure.”
    • “Graphics are cool, the game has its own style of characters and art.”
    • “The graphics are simple and remind me of late 2000s flash animation style.”
    • “I know it's free, but both the graphics and the English voice acting are very amateurish.”
    • “The artwork is pretty bland, even for a two-dimensional game, and I got tired of looking at it after a while.”
  • gameplay
    84 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding the point-and-click mechanics enjoyable yet flawed, often citing poor puzzle design and tedious character interactions. While some appreciate the humor and hand-drawn art style, others criticize the linearity and lack of innovation, leading to a generally average experience. Overall, the game is seen as a simple, accessible option for casual play, but it may not satisfy those seeking depth or challenge.

    • “The gameplay itself is fun and somewhat entertaining, but the voice acting is rather poor and cheesy.”
    • “Although it was no Monkey Island, for a simple cheap point and click, I thought the graphics were decent, the story was compelling (I am curious to find out more), and the gameplay was fun.”
    • “This one is well playable; humor and hand-drawn characters score extra points in my book along with quality mechanics.”
    • “The point and click mechanics and the art style leave much to be desired.”
    • “Poor puzzle mechanics, obsolete gameplay.”
    • “The game is too slow; one can get bored after the first couple of minutes, and the gameplay, inventory handling, and plot didn't help at all.”
  • music
    60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its atmospheric qualities and pleasant melodies, particularly the tango-inspired tracks that enhance the setting. However, others criticize it for being repetitive, overly loud at times, and not fitting the game's mood, leading to a lack of immersion. Overall, while the soundtrack has its charm and contributes to the ambiance, it is often described as simplistic and occasionally annoying.

    • “The musical scores are very pleasant to hear with sombre scores when doing some investigations, and the title screen has an upbeat tempo.”
    • “The argentinian mood: we don't really get to see the city of Buenos Aires (other than a glimpse of the obelisk at the end), but the tango-inspired music and the Argentinian accent in the Spanish version are perfect.”
    • “It has its flaws here and there, but it makes up for it in charm and the music; that jazzy soundtrack is one simple song in every room, but the mixture of the ambiance and the adding or subtracting of instruments in different rooms makes it wonderful.”
    • “Developer is using a really annoying background music; it is not befitting the mood/atmosphere.”
    • “Terrible music was dull and on a loop; it took me an hour to beat it considering there was a timer on hints and nothing made any sense whatsoever. If you want to play a good point and click, try Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars or Monkey Island 1 and 2; they actually had a plot.”
    • “The music was so boring and repetitive that I had to manually turn it off.”
  • humor
    60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with many players appreciating its lighthearted and silly moments, such as puns and quirky dialogues, while others find the humor lacking or poorly executed. Some highlight specific funny interactions and jokes, particularly in the game's setting, while critiques often focus on subpar voice acting and translation issues. Overall, it seems to cater well to those looking for a casual, comedic experience, especially given its free-to-play nature.

    • “I love how in the bathroom stall they just put whatever joke was so bad that it was funny there, and I loved the dialogue from the soldiers when you tell them there is a fire and they say 'again'.”
    • “This is a really funny and relaxing game, that even though it's a free game, was really good and a lot of effort was put into this game, and I can't wait to play chapter 2.”
    • “10/10, I died laughing.”
    • “The humor in this game falls flat and fails to deliver any laughs.”
    • “The dialogues are poorly written and lack any comedic value.”
    • “Overall, the game is not funny at all.”
  • stability
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's stability is mixed, with users reporting minor glitches such as animation issues and character positioning errors, but no game-breaking bugs. While some players experienced frustrating bugs that affected gameplay, others found the game largely functional and enjoyable, praising its coherent story despite the occasional hiccup. The consensus suggests that while the game is aesthetically pleasing and has a solid narrative, it could benefit from further polish to enhance stability.

    • “Simple, free, and so far bug-free (at least here)”
    • “Was buggy for me... didn't pop up although I beat the game in less than 4 hours, twice.”
    • “The game is aesthetically pleasing for the most part, if you can ignore the glitches where your character ends up floating above someone's head if you double-click to get the options instead of holding the left click.”
    • “Good game, nice storyline has some glitches in the intro like restarting over and then just ends and shows out of nowhere the credits for me sometimes when I continue the game.”
  • atmosphere
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the old-school point-and-click style and post-apocalyptic setting, while others find the background music distracting and not fitting the mood. Despite some pleasant graphics and music, many reviewers feel that the overall atmosphere is lacking due to a fragmented structure and underdeveloped characters.

    • “Oldschool point-and-click, with a post-apocalyptic atmosphere.”
    • “Some pleasant music and graphics create a captivating atmosphere.”
    • “Music: while loud at times, it was pretty atmospheric and fit the story well.”
    • “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.”
    • “Unfortunately, the effort put into those two pros doesn't compensate for the lack of atmosphere (fragmenting the game into very short pieces doesn't help either) and the backstory, as well as the characters, are very unidimensional.”
    • “The developer is using really annoying background music; it is not befitting the mood or atmosphere.”
  • grinding
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, particularly due to the slow movement and repetitive dialogue when switching between characters. While the story and voice acting are decent, the overall experience is marred by the laborious nature of gameplay, making it feel unrewarding despite the game's short length.

    • “This tends to get rather tedious, to a far greater extent than most such games, but fortunately the game is short enough to make such bearable.”
    • “Bearing in mind how ugly-looking and painfully slow the walking is, this just makes doing simple things like looking at stuff a painstaking, tedious affair.”
    • “Overall it's a tedious and unrewarding game.”
  • replayability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has been criticized for its lack of replayability, with users noting that there is little incentive to play again beyond pursuing achievements. Overall, it appears that players find minimal value in replaying the game.

    • “No replay value aside from the achievements.”
    • “No replay value.”
    • “No replay value.”
  • emotional
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized, with users finding the storyline boring and the voice acting poorly executed, which detracts from the overall engagement and emotional impact. The experience is likened to that of a low-quality Facebook game, further diminishing its emotional resonance.

    • “Boring storyline, voices are terribly acted.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is free to play, likely serving as a promotional tool for its sequel, and offers a short yet enjoyable adventure experience with collectible achievements.

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2h Median play time
2h Average play time
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*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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