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The Lost Legends of Redwall: Escape the Gloomer

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74%Game Brain Score
story, music
gameplay, stability
100% User Score Based on 25 reviews

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The Lost Legends of Redwall: Escape the Gloomer is a single player action game. It was developed by Clopas LLC and was released on November 16, 2018. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Lost Legends of Redwall: Escape the Gloomer is based on Mossflower. Set in the caverns and catacombs of Kotir Castle, you guide Gillig the fledgling otter as you build your story.

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100%
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story7 positive mentions
stability1 negative mentions
  • The game captures the atmosphere and writing style of the Redwall series very well, making it especially enjoyable for fans of the books.
  • Voice acting, sound effects, and illustrations enhance immersion and add quality to the text-based adventure experience.
  • Puzzles are challenging yet mostly fair, encouraging thoughtful problem solving without unfair leaps or guesswork.
  • The parser requires very specific inputs, which can lead to frustration and frequent need for guides due to limited recognition of similar phrases.
  • The game is completely linear with no way to lose, reducing tension and player agency throughout the experience.
  • Some parts of the game feel incomplete or too short, such as the ending and music/soundtrack, which is missing or inadequate in some sections.
  • story
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is generally praised for being well-written, engaging, and immersive, especially for fans of the Redwall series and those who enjoy thought-provoking, story-driven games. However, it is also noted as being largely linear, with limited player impact on the plot and some points where players may get stuck. The game's integration of traditional design elements and its interactive, book-like narrative provide a satisfying experience despite these linear constraints.

    • “The story is great, well written and engaging.”
    • “It's basically a book you are a part of rather than just reading some old story; you help the main character progress and when you find out how to proceed it feels good to keep the story going.”
    • “The story is great, and the way it weaves in and out of the story in Mossflower, interacting with main characters without changing the storyline is nothing short of genius.”
    • “You have no impact on the story regardless of what you do; it is simply a linear story where you must do the exact right thing or you won't progress.”
    • “For a story that seemed to mostly revolve around redemption, the whole 'redemption' aspect was kind of cut short.”
    • “However, you will likely get stuck in at least two particular parts of the story and need to look on forums for help.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music and voiced dialogue are generally appreciated as enjoyable additions that enhance the experience, though some users note a lack of in-game music, requiring them to add their own ambient tracks. Overall, the audio elements, including voice acting and sound effects, complement the nostalgic adventure style well.

    • “The music and voiced dialogue was a cool bonus.”
    • “The music, illustrations, and story are all enjoyable.”
    • “This adventure recalls the classic text games of the past, but with added dimensions of voice acting, sound effects, and music.”
    • “I had to go on YouTube and play my own ambient music for the game because the game just doesn't have any; it's absolutely silent except for random sound effects.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is well-executed, effectively integrating traditional design principles that gradually introduce mechanics, enhancing player readiness for key moments. It balances linear progression with player choice, offering control without overwhelming guidance. Overall, it provides an engaging and accessible experience, even for those new to text-based games.

    • “It's interesting to note how traditional game design principles are incorporated seamlessly into the game; you get practice with each 'mechanic' as you go, so that when you get to a more important moment in the story, you might think, 'oh, maybe I should try this, like I learned before.'”
    • “The gameplay is very well-done.”
    • “It's interesting to note how traditional game design principles are incorporated seamlessly into the game; you get practice with each 'mechanic' as you go, so that when you get to a more important moment in the story, you might think, 'oh, maybe I should try this, like I learned before'.”
    • “As of gameplay, as I said before I'm not very well versed in text-based video games, but from what I can see the devs have done a good job keeping everything somewhat linear, laying out options for you while still giving you the control, instead of just telling you what to do the entire time.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game initially had some glitches and technical issues, but ongoing developer support and community engagement have steadily improved its stability over time.

  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users praise the game for authentically capturing the warm, immersive atmosphere reminiscent of the Redwall books, creating a charming and nostalgic experience.

    • “If you ever read the Redwall books, you will love the way this game captures the very essence of Redwall's atmosphere.”
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The Lost Legends of Redwall: Escape the Gloomer is a action game.

The Lost Legends of Redwall: Escape the Gloomer is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

The Lost Legends of Redwall: Escape the Gloomer was released on November 16, 2018.

The Lost Legends of Redwall: Escape the Gloomer was developed by Clopas LLC.

The Lost Legends of Redwall: Escape the Gloomer has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

The Lost Legends of Redwall: Escape the Gloomer is a single player game.

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