The Escape: Together

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"The Escape: Together" is a 1-3 player online CO-OP psychological horror game, where you and your teammate play as siblings trying to escape a paranormal creature in a house. Realistic graphics and sounds create an immersive experience as you explore the house, loot tools, and solve puzzles to make your escape. Teamwork is essential for success, allowing for both solo and cooperative play.

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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 682 reviews

graphics22 positive mentions

stability7 negative mentions

The game features a creepy atmosphere that enhances the horror experience.
Puzzles are well-designed and provide a good challenge, making the gameplay engaging.
Playing with friends adds to the fun, making it a great co-op experience.

The game is quite short, with only three maps available, which limits replayability.
There are technical issues, including bugs and a lack of graphical options, which can detract from the experience.
The ghost mechanics can be frustrating, as the ghost can be overly aggressive and difficult to evade.

graphics
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
39%
7%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as impressive and well-designed, particularly for a low-budget title, while others criticize the lighting effects and lack of graphical options. Many users appreciate the visuals for enhancing the game's atmosphere, although some find the overall aesthetic to be inconsistent or reminiscent of lower-quality assets. Overall, the graphics are generally seen as a strong point, contributing positively to the gaming experience despite some technical shortcomings.
- “This is an amazing game for the price; you get more than what you paid. It's flawless, runs amazing on my friend's pretty bad computer, and the graphics are amazing. I would recommend.”
- “The graphics in 'The Escape: Together' were undeniably impressive, with meticulous attention to detail and captivating design.”
- “Absolutely amazing game, great details and graphics; this is a very fun game for the price I paid!”
- “Not the best graphics and lighting effects.”
- “Almost no options for graphical adjustments.”
- “The visuals, if they can be called such, assault the senses with a cacophony of clashing colors and crude designs, reminiscent of a fevered nightmare birthed from the darkest recesses of a feverish mind.”
gameplay
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
62%
15%
The gameplay of "The Escape: Together" is a mixed bag, praised for its cooperative mechanics and atmospheric horror elements, reminiscent of popular titles like Phasmophobia and escape room games. However, many players criticize it for repetitive tasks, lackluster mechanics, and technical issues that detract from the overall experience. While some find enjoyment in the spooky ambiance and teamwork, others express frustration with the game's simplicity and bugs, indicating a need for improvement and more diverse gameplay elements.
- “Horror games often focus on solitary dread, but Escape: Together masterfully shifts that dynamic by combining spine-chilling scares with cooperative gameplay.”
- “The game feels like a blend of Phasmophobia, Devour, and escape room mechanics, which is fine since many games build on familiar elements.”
- “The game's core gameplay loop is simple: explore the level, find keys to unlock doors, and avoid the entities.”
- “The gameplay is repetitive, and they use the same things over and over until I have to vomit.”
- “The game has some good atmospheric moments, but it is ultimately let down by lackluster gameplay, repetitive levels, and technical issues.”
- “This game is a bug-filled mess with unintuitive gameplay.”
atmosphere
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
19%
11%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its creepy and immersive qualities, enhanced by impressive graphics, sound design, and effective use of jumpscares. Many players highlight the tension and realism it brings to the survival horror experience, although some note that gameplay issues and lack of variety can detract from the overall impact. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature, making it a compelling choice for fans of the genre.
- “The game is very atmospheric; I can only applaud the sounds and voice acting.”
- “The graphics are impressive, and the sound effects make the atmosphere all the more eerie.”
- “Talking about scary atmosphere, the game absolutely nails it. The combination of the sounds, the graphics, and the terrifying entity that hunts you down all nicely combine into an atmosphere that keeps you looking over your shoulder in real life the entire time.”
- “Really confused how this has a 'very positive' rating; the game is really one-dimensional and not scary, not even the ambience or atmosphere.”
- “Good escape room mechanics; honestly, I'd almost recommend the dev remove the ghost attacks and just keep the spooky escape room atmosphere.”
- “For a low budget/low cost game, it's clear to tell there was a lot of time and effort put into making this game's atmosphere.”
story
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
63%
19%
The game's story is widely criticized for being disjointed and lacking depth, with many players feeling as though they are dropped into an incomplete narrative. While there are some hints and lore elements that suggest potential for a richer story, the current execution leaves much to be desired, often feeling vague and incoherent. Overall, players express hope for improvements in storytelling as the game develops, but as it stands, the narrative is seen as minimal and underwhelming.
- “A very nice game, the story is rather short but considering the price, it's a very nice 2-3 hours of playtime.”
- “It seems like it has the potential to become a deep story once the game is fully released.”
- “There wasn't much of a story to speak of, as the game is primarily about getting out of the house, but there are some nice lore bits scattered around to give you an idea of what's going on, and to really immerse you in the game, there are some notes and emails that you don't have to read through, but can, and they definitely help to build the game world.”
- “The ghost doesn't have any story related to the hunts or why it's there, which the game seems like it wants to be story-driven, but fails to deliver any story-based notes besides very vague passages.”
- “To call it a story would be an insult to the very concept of storytelling; it is a disjointed mess of nonsensical plot threads and incoherent dialogue, as if the developers simply threw darts at a board covered in clichés and called it a day.”
- “Now I'm aware this could be a story-driven type of game, but if it was then I wasn't really immersed in the story at all.”
replayability
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
59%
18%
Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players find it enjoyable with friends and appreciate the dynamic elements that enhance replay value, many criticize the limited number of maps and lack of randomness, suggesting that improvements are needed to make it more engaging over time.
- “Great fun, puzzles are really cool and the dynamic spawns make replayability fun, looking forward to more levels!”
- “This is not the case; the codes and locations for everything are randomized each round, providing a lot of replayability and keeping you motivated.”
- “🔲 infinitely replayable”
- “Replay value is definitely an area that could use improvement.”
- “Currently, there are only three maps with similar escape routes, which limits replayability.”
- “Really fun with friends, but very short and not much replayability after beating it a few times.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game to be a standout feature, often highlighting the comedic interactions with friends and the absurd situations that arise, such as being chased by creatures or sacrificing friends for survival. The blend of humor and horror creates a unique and entertaining experience, making it a fun choice for casual play. Overall, the game's lighthearted moments and funny accents contribute to its appeal, especially in multiplayer settings.
- “She opened my hiding spot and bit my ankles, -10/10, friend crashed and became NPC, we escaped by sacrificing them :D 10/10 experience (all I did was hide and cry for help because she kept camping me) revived the same friend twice 10000/10 it was funny.”
- “It's so funny to play with friends and scary too.”
- “I was looping the 'creature' around the dinner table on the new map and my friend watched; it was kinda funny.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely criticized for its numerous bugs and stability issues, leading to frustrating experiences for players. While some find it enjoyable when playing with friends, the overall consensus highlights significant technical problems that detract from the gameplay.
- “This game is very buggy and not very good.”
- “Edit: My wife made me change my review because we spent an hour troubleshooting.”
- “Buggy mess with horrible voice acting.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The music in the game is characterized by its eerie and unsettling tones, effectively enhancing the horror atmosphere and making it ideal for late-night play.
- “With creepy entities and horrifying music, this is the perfect game for a midnight scare.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, often involving excessive backtracking and map resets upon a teammate's death, which can disrupt the flow of gameplay. While the game shows great potential, the lack of a revive or lives mechanic contributes to the frustration. However, the atmosphere remains a highlight, providing moments of enjoyment despite the grinding challenges.
- “It's also really tedious at times, with a lot of backtracking to unlock things.”
- “For an early access game, it has great potential but it would benefit from a revive/number of lives mechanic, as having to reset the map every time a teammate dies is kind of tedious.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players report a deeply emotional experience, expressing a wide range of feelings including laughter, fear, and sadness throughout the game.
- “I laughed, I screamed, I cried.”
- “The story touched my heart in ways I never expected.”
- “Every character's journey resonated with my own experiences.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy for the game includes TikTok ads, which some users find to be intrusive or overwhelming, contributing to a negative perception of the game's advertising approach.