Twisty's Asylum Escapades
- September 28, 2016
- Twisted Jenius
Get on SteamTwisty's Asylum Escapades is a remastered 3D action-adventure game with Metroidvania-style elements, now on Steam. Play as Twisty, a violent, floating brain, and wreak havoc in a darkly comedic asylum setting. Explore, fight enemies, and make unusual friends in this sixth-generation-inspired title, now with enhanced graphics and new content. Embrace the weird and enjoy the chaotic fun!
Reviews
- The game has a unique and humorous concept, allowing players to control a floating brain with various abilities.
- Some players found the game entertaining and reminiscent of older titles, providing a fun, albeit bizarre, experience.
- The sound design and ambiance received praise, contributing to the overall quirky atmosphere of the game.
- The game suffers from frequent crashes and technical issues, making it frustrating to play.
- Graphics and overall presentation are considered poor, resembling outdated titles from the N64 era.
- Gameplay mechanics are convoluted and lack focus, leading to a disjointed experience that detracts from the core concept.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Twisty's Asylum Escapades is widely criticized for being a buggy and convoluted experience, featuring broken mechanics, random enemy spawns, and frequent crashes. While it attempts to evoke nostalgia for sixth-generation games with its stealth elements, the overall execution is deemed poor, with many reviewers finding it unplayable and visually unappealing. Only fans of retro gameplay might find some redeeming qualities amidst the chaos.
“Its gameplay style is designed to be a bit of a throwback to sixth-generation era games (not coincidentally, the type that the developers grew up on).”
“So, it swaps out power pellets for some basic stealth mechanics.”
“If you're a fan of retro gameplay, you may well like this.”
“Twisty's Asylum Escapades is an extremely poor first-person shooter made with the craptastic garbage that is Torque3D, featuring awful low-poly art, more bugs than actual gameplay, a floating brain, and a terrible premise.”
“To summarize: Twisty's Asylum Escapades is a buggy mess, enemies spawn at random, even basic mechanics are broken, the gameplay is needlessly convoluted, and it crashes every few minutes.”
“This game has a lot of crashes, boring collection mechanics, and is overall terrible.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the remastered visuals and improvements for the Steam release, while others criticize them as outdated or poor, likening them to N64-era graphics. Despite the graphical shortcomings, some players find the game enjoyable and fun. Overall, the graphics may be considered a weak point, particularly for those who prioritize visual quality.
“This game is very fun, has good graphics and nice audio.”
“This version of the game has been remastered specifically for its Steam release and features improved graphics and additional content and gameplay.”
“[*] funny game, at least on the visuals”
“Apart from the ability to customize your controls and resolution and some graphics tweaks, there's absolutely nothing going for this game.”
“The graphics are poor, but forgivable for an indie title.”
“The graphics look like they are from the N64.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, highlighting personal growth through adversity. However, some users feel that the narrative falls short, particularly for those who prioritize strong storytelling and graphics in their gaming experience.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“Not recommended for people who like story, graphics, etc.”
“This might be a different story should the devs manage to fix this.”
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is primarily visual, with players noting that the horror elements quickly give way to comedic moments, particularly highlighted by the absurdity of controlling a floating brain that devours people.
“Funny game, at least in terms of visuals.”
“The horror aspect definitely fades quickly, and it becomes more humorous. I mean, you're a floating brain devouring people!”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as soothing and calming, providing a relaxing experience that can help players feel at ease.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Twisty's Asylum Escapades suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent crashes, random enemy spawns, and broken basic mechanics, leading to a frustrating and convoluted gameplay experience.
“To summarize: Twisty's Asylum Escapades is a buggy mess. Enemies spawn at random, even basic mechanics are broken, the gameplay is needlessly convoluted, and it crashes every few minutes.”
“The game is riddled with stability issues, causing frequent crashes and frustrating gameplay interruptions.”
“I experienced constant lag and glitches that made it nearly impossible to enjoy the game.”
