Tested on Humans: Escape Room
- February 24, 2021
- mc2games
- 4h median play time
Get on Steam"Tested on Humans: Escape Room" is a darkly atmospheric escape game that challenges players to solve puzzles, decode secret codes, and search for hidden objects to uncover the secrets of a research center and their own past. With a focus on exploration, logic-based puzzles, and a chilling setting, players must navigate through different rooms and discover the sinister experiments that led them there. Will you be able to escape the research center and unravel the mystery?
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Reviews
- The puzzles are well-designed and provide a satisfying challenge, often leading to rewarding 'A-Ha' moments.
- The game features a creepy atmosphere and a decent storyline that enhances the overall experience.
- The hint system is helpful, allowing players to progress without giving away the entire solution.
- The game lacks polish, with unclear interactions and some puzzles feeling unplanned or random.
- Players must manually save their progress, which can lead to frustration if the game crashes or if they forget to save.
- Some puzzles are overly reliant on math or external knowledge, making them feel tedious or illogical.
- story114 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally considered thin and abstract, with many players noting that it serves primarily as a backdrop for the puzzles rather than a focal point. While some appreciate the chilling backstory and plot twists, others find the narrative lacking depth and immersion, often describing it as sparse or disappointing. Overall, the consensus is that the game excels in puzzle design, but those seeking a rich narrative experience may be left wanting.
“Great puzzles and great story!”
“An excellent adventure with a deep variety of puzzles and a nice story attached, 'Escape Room: Tested on Humans' is an easy recommendation.”
“The story-line was great as well as the layout of the design in the game.”
“There is no good story here, no environmental storytelling.”
“There's very little story in this game, and it's not good.”
“I will say, however, it is extremely lacking in story and depth like the first game.”
- graphics28 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback, with many users appreciating the clean visuals and smooth performance, particularly on older hardware. However, some players criticize the game's optimization, noting that it demands excessive resources for its graphical quality and lacks sufficient graphical settings. Overall, while the aesthetics and fluid interactions are praised, there are calls for better optimization and customization options.
“The graphics are pretty good and the interactions are fluid.”
“I really liked this, the puzzles were hard but not impossible, the graphics were nice, the mood was set well.”
“Graphics are great and there are plenty of puzzles to keep you occupied.”
“Very unoptimized game graphically; my fans were going way too hard for a game that looks like this.”
“If it requires a certain amount of space to play or graphics of a certain PC, you should state that.”
“Limited graphic options.”
- music16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the relaxing and well-composed soundtrack that enhances the atmosphere, others find the repetitive loops and intrusive transitions between spaces detract from the experience. Additionally, the lack of ambient sounds and voice acting leaves the audio feeling somewhat monotonous. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's ambiance but could benefit from more variety and depth.
“Well accomplished atmosphere, varying difficulty degree puzzles, great soundtrack.”
“And the music is very relaxing.”
“There is no ambient sounds, (nearly) no voice, the only audio is boring music.”
“The game looks really good with nice detail to the rooms and puzzles and sound and music are as expected.”
“Graphics, sound, music”
- atmosphere14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is consistently described as creepy and well-executed, enhancing the overall experience with a dark ambiance that complements the puzzles. However, some players found the lack of time constraints and a sense of danger made the atmosphere feel less intense, leading to a more relaxing experience than anticipated. Overall, the combination of a strong soundtrack and varying puzzle difficulties contributes positively to the game's immersive environment.
“Pretty solid escape room game, with a creepy atmosphere.”
“Well accomplished atmosphere, varying difficulty degree puzzles, great soundtrack.”
“It was relaxing despite the attempt at a creepy atmosphere, with no time constraints or sense of danger.”
“I prefer something with some atmosphere, story, etc. can't recommend it.”
“The dark atmosphere puts your brain to work, and you will need it with all the puzzles that are included.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a good variety of mechanics, with puzzles ranging from simple to complex; however, the lack of an in-game note-taking feature is criticized as poor design. Many puzzles rely on unconventional solutions, leading to frustration as players may resort to guessing the developers' intentions rather than engaging in genuine problem-solving. Overall, the game offers a concise 1 to 2 hours of gameplay, suitable for an escape room experience.
“Some were simpler, some were more complex; there's a good variety of mechanics.”
“Easily 1 to 2 hours of gameplay, which is perfect for an escape room.”
“This follows on in game mechanics from their first game, which I would also recommend, but it's just a longer game with a few more varied puzzles.”
“No note-taking mechanic; in this day and age, asking for people to get an external medium for note-taking is just bad game design.”
“There are so many puzzles with a similar outlandish solution that the gameplay devolves to guessing what the developers intended instead of really solving puzzles.”
“This follows on in game mechanics from their first game, which I would also recommend, but it's just a longer game with fewer varied puzzles.”
- replayability8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game is described as having high replayability, with some users noting it as "infinitely replayable." However, others feel that certain aspects are short and lack content, which may limit overall replay value.
“Endless (very replayable)”
“Infinitely replayable”
“Endless (very replayable)”
“I think it's a solid enough if unspectacular puzzle game, but considering how short and non-replayable it is, it feels a bit light on content overall.”
- emotional8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional impact of the game is mixed; while some players felt a strong sense of achievement and were moved by a poignant message from the developers, others found the lack of a deep narrative connection disappointing. Overall, the game elicits strong feelings of both triumph and heartbreak, but may not resonate with those seeking a rich story.
“I was not expecting that message from the developers after the game was over -- heartbreaking.”
“If you are one of those kind of people that need a huge story background to emotionally connect you to a game, you may find that lacking here.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, often requiring guides to navigate through challenging puzzles. While the overall experience is enjoyable, the repetitive nature of certain tasks can detract from the gameplay.
“I enjoyed this for the most part, but needed the guide a few times either because I couldn't understand the logic or because even though I understood the logic, the puzzle was just way too tedious.”
“A bit grindy sometimes.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from several glitches, leading to a frustrating experience for players. Frequent saving and note-taking are recommended to mitigate potential setbacks, as the unclear instructions further complicate gameplay. Overall, stability issues significantly detract from the enjoyment of the game.
“There are a couple of glitches, so it's a good idea to save frequently and to take notes on codes, so it will go faster if you have to start over.”
“Didn't care for this game at all; the instructions were very unclear at times, and the game was filled with glitches.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with players reporting poor graphical performance and janky controls that lead to stuttering movement, causing discomfort. Despite these drawbacks, the quality of the puzzles has been a redeeming factor for some reviewers, influencing their overall recommendation.
“Very unoptimized game graphically; my fans were going way too hard for a game that looks like this.”
“Puzzles are very good, often great, and that's what pushed the score to 'recommended' for me; however, in between, I had to struggle with janky controls and stuttering movement, which almost caused motion sickness.”
