Salary Man Escape
- September 18, 2018
- Red Accent Studios
Get on Steam"Salary Man Escape" is a physics-based puzzle game where you must help a disgruntled office worker escape his monotonous job. Rearrange unstable bricks and platforms to create a path for the salaryman to reach the exit, using careful planning and experimentation to leverage physics properties. The game also features an optional VR mode for a more immersive experience and is set to a retro 80's Japanese soundtrack.
Reviews
- The puzzles are well-designed and progressively increase in difficulty, providing a satisfying challenge for players.
- The original soundtrack enhances the atmosphere and keeps the gameplay engaging.
- The game effectively utilizes a unique satirical theme centered around the salaryman concept, adding depth to the puzzle-solving experience.
- The controls can be awkward, as players are limited to using only one motion controller and cannot move blocks with both hands.
- There is a significant difficulty curve, which can lead to frustration if players get stuck on certain levels.
- The time limit on puzzles can be frustrating, forcing players to restart challenging sections.
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in "Salary Man Escape" is highly praised for its catchy and groovy soundtrack, which enhances the game's atmosphere and complements its dark, monochromatic theme. Reviewers find the original music to be a standout feature, adding an unexpected layer of enjoyment to the puzzle gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant asset that appeals to puzzle game enthusiasts.
“The music is original and creates a good atmosphere.”
“I'd recommend it to any puzzle game lover and the soundtrack is a jam.”
“The music is groovy and blends nicely with the simple, dark theme of the game.”
“The monochromatic color scheme and music makes the game really unique.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
"Salary Man Escape" features engaging, tactile gameplay with jenga-like physics that enhances the puzzle-solving experience in VR. Each stage introduces new mechanics and catchy songs, keeping the gameplay fresh, while the linear design effectively complements its relatable work-life theme.
“Salary Man Escape is a Jenga-like physics puzzle built for VR, featuring enjoyable tactile gameplay and a very catchy soundtrack.”
“The game introduces new mechanics (and more importantly, new songs) with every new stage, keeping it fresh.”
“The gameplay is linear, but I would say it's a well-designed puzzle game with a relatable setting about a drab work life.”
“The gameplay is linear, but I'd say it's quite a well-designed puzzle game with a relatable setting about a drab work life.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by original music that effectively evokes nostalgia, reminiscent of childhood experiences like playing Jenga with friends, while also providing a more challenging environment.
“The music is original and creates a great atmosphere.”
“I like the overall atmosphere that the game sets; it harkens back to childhood days playing Jenga with friends (but this is way more challenging).”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story centers around a salaryman attempting to escape, which users feel has significant potential, though it is somewhat overshadowed by the game's focus on intense puzzles. While the narrative is intriguing, it may not fully engage players due to the challenging controls.
“The story had a lot of potential, but it ultimately felt underdeveloped and failed to engage me.”
“I found the narrative to be confusing and lacking depth, which made it hard to stay invested in the characters.”
“While the premise was intriguing, the execution of the story left much to be desired, making it feel like a missed opportunity.”
