Unwanted Experiment
- April 22, 2020
- Dark Dome
- 2h median play time
Escape from the laboratory before being part of a macabre experiment.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The game features challenging puzzles that require critical thinking.
- The art style and storyline are engaging and well-crafted.
- Hints are available through ads, which are not intrusive.
- Some puzzles lack logical connections, making them frustrating to solve.
- The game is relatively short, leaving players wanting more content.
- There are occasional bugs that can disrupt gameplay, such as freezing screens.
- story855 mentions
- 69 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The game's story has received widespread praise for its engaging and intriguing narrative, often described as fun, suspenseful, and well-crafted, with many players appreciating the art style and character design. While some reviews noted that the storylines can be short or straightforward, they still found them enjoyable and compelling, with many expressing a desire for longer narratives or sequels to continue the plot. Overall, the combination of a captivating story and challenging puzzles has made the game a favorite among players, contributing to its high ratings.
“The story was actually not bad and the way it was presented in this game along with the really great animation and visuals made it way more interesting.”
“Amazing and clever puzzles, incredible attention to detail, great character design and an interesting and engaging story.”
“The story flowed well and the gameplay was nice.”
“The story here was rather weak; I know it's not the main point of the game, but it can improve the experience.”
“Its only saving grace was the story, which is honestly sad.”
“The storyline is rather straightforward compared to a few of the other games from this developer, which have a more complex storyline.”
- graphics252 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their unique and charming art style, often described as comic-like and reminiscent of nostalgic aesthetics. Players appreciate the beautiful visuals that enhance the storytelling and overall atmosphere, with many noting that the graphics effectively set the mood for the gameplay. While some critiques mention that the puzzles can be challenging or illogical, the overall consensus is that the graphics significantly contribute to the game's appeal and enjoyment.
“The graphics are amazing, and the storyline keeps you engaged.”
“The art style is unique and does a great job at setting the tone and conveying the story.”
“The graphics and audio run away with the game's thoroughly set mood.”
“Pretty art style severely let down by ridiculous, unfun, and nonsensical puzzles, and a super shallow story.”
“Graphics are nice, but puzzles are very poorly made and clues are very forceful.”
“I really do love these games and the visuals, but some of the puzzles in this one were nearly impossible to solve without help, no connections at all!”
- monetization224 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 92 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating the absence of intrusive ads. Most advertisements are optional and only appear when players seek hints, which many find reasonable given the game's free-to-play model. However, some users express frustration with the difficulty of puzzles, suggesting that the game is designed to encourage watching ads for hints, leading to mixed feelings about the overall experience.
“If you're looking for a little point and click game, this one's good and none of the energy and microtransactions you see everywhere.”
“No ads unless you want hints, and good graphics.”
“Fun challenging game that is beatable without in-app purchases.”
“The puzzles are too hard and are not intuitive, not even a little bit. I had to watch ads to get help with every puzzle.”
“Puzzles have no logical sense even after the hint from the game, just an ads machine. Trust other negative reviews, skip this game.”
“It's like they forced some stuff to be impossible in order to get money from the ads; however, it was a nice game.”
- gameplay92 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 26 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its smooth mechanics, engaging puzzles, and creative character-switching elements, providing a fun and immersive experience. However, some players found certain puzzles to be illogical or overly challenging, leading to frustration. Despite these criticisms, the game's atmosphere, graphics, and music contribute positively to the overall enjoyment, making it a recommended play for puzzle enthusiasts.
“The gameplay is amazing and a bonus is you only ever have to watch an ad when you want a clue.”
“The puzzles flow in the most satisfying way and the two people in different rooms mechanic was really fun without getting confusing.”
“Incredible story and gameplay.”
“I appreciate they added an extra layer of complexity to the puzzle mechanics in regards to character swapping, but many of the puzzles themselves lacked cohesive logic and onboarding, almost like you were supposed to know everything the developers wanted without much cues or hints.”
“Shame, could've been a good little escape room as it has an enjoyable simplicity to its graphics and gameplay... but the puzzles are bizarre.”
“Game mechanics are terrible and it's a stretch calling this a mystery game, more like you keep guessing until something unlocks.”
- music53 mentions
- 74 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread praise for its ability to enhance the overall experience, with many players noting its soothing, atmospheric qualities that complement the gameplay and visuals. Reviewers appreciate the well-chosen tracks that set the mood, making the puzzles more engaging and enjoyable. While some players found the music to be a bit too relaxing, leading to a less intense experience, the consensus is that it significantly contributes to the game's charm and immersion.
“The music fits the atmosphere perfectly.”
“Great music, nice visuals, cool storyline just lovely!”
“The art and music give it a nice eerie atmosphere, without being too scary.”
“The graphic is nice and the puzzle is not too hard, not sure about the music since it makes this game a lot less stressful, which I'm not sure if it's a good idea or not. Well, it helps me go through this more easily, so that's a plus I think?”
“Can't get through the music puzzle; either the numbers or music are mixed up.”
“Comic-like drawings coupled with eerie music and decent puzzles.”
- atmosphere15 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its unique blend of spooky and whimsical elements, enhanced by clever sound effects and a distinctive art style. Players appreciate the eerie yet enjoyable ambiance, which complements the engaging puzzles and storytelling. Overall, the atmosphere is described as immersive and fitting, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
“The sound puzzle was neat, I liked switching back and forth, and the origami animals gave a fun and whimsical atmosphere.”
“The art and music give it a nice eerie atmosphere, without being too scary.”
“I love the atmosphere, I love that I'm not playing against a clock, I love the art, and the puzzles are fun.”
“Slightly creepy atmosphere did its part to help it along too.”
“Clever puzzles, clean art and story, spooky atmosphere (though less so than Rusty Lake).”
“Really liked art style and general atmosphere.”
- humor14 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its darkly comedic elements, amusing puzzles, and hilarious boss fights. Many found the quirky animations and unexpected scenarios, like the "sink thing," to be genuinely funny, contributing to an overall entertaining experience. Despite some challenges, the game's humor consistently enhances the gameplay, making it both exciting and enjoyable.
“Spoilers alert: the boss fight is hilarious.”
“Presented like an escape room, this point and click adventure is darkly hilarious and challenging.”
“The game play is very good, the story is funny and I really enjoyed playing it.”
- stability11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 73 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with several users reporting bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, such as freezing on the first screen and poorly designed puzzles. However, some players have experienced no issues at all, praising the lack of lag and glitches in their sessions. Overall, while the game shows potential with its animation and storyline, the stability concerns are a significant drawback for many players.
“I love puzzles and refuse to use hints or cheats! I love the animation style, there are no glitches, and no hints are required. I enjoyed the logic; it made me think (wasn't 'too easy'). Nifty storyline, I'm just sad the story wasn't longer!”
“No ads, no glitches.”
“It was brilliant even though it was difficult, with a great ending and graphics, and no glitches.”
“Unfortunately, it's a bit buggy and not as polished as the others.”
“Freezes on the first screen and won't do anything.”
“Most games by this developer are great, but this one is buggy and the clues are sometimes a bit bizarre.”
- emotional8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be deeply emotional, with its wholesome themes and engaging puzzles evoking strong feelings, including moments that brought them to tears. The background music enhances the immersive experience, making players feel connected to the narrative, while the overall gameplay keeps them invested for hours.
“At first, I was so emotional!”
“I'm waiting for the next part, but this game overall is amazing; some stories made me cry.”
“Its background music made me feel like I was in a realistic situation.”
- character development3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is generally well-received, with users noting decent storytelling and engaging character design. The attention to detail enhances the overall experience, contributing to an interesting narrative. However, while the character design is praised, some reviews suggest that the depth of character development could be improved.
“Amazing and clever puzzles, incredible attention to detail, great character design, and an interesting and engaging story.”
“Decent story and character development.”
“Good character design and great drawings.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Overall, the game lacks significant replayability, as players noted that while the stories and puzzles are engaging, the escape room concept is repetitive across multiple titles from the developer, requiring separate downloads without offering new experiences.
“Not because the game was bad, but Dark Dome makes multiple games with the same escape room concept, and each has to be downloaded separately with no replay value.”
“No real replay value though.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is generally solid, with some minor issues noted after scene transitions and a somewhat awkward Russian translation. However, players find the performance and gameplay to be excellent, making it easy to overlook these small shortcomings.
“Performance and gameplay are great!”
“In principle, the developers of these games have small problems: optimization after the end of the scenes, but you can get used to the art.”
“The developers of this game have some issues with optimization after the end of scenes.”
“The translation into Russian is a bit clumsy, which affects the overall experience.”
“While the art is something you can get used to, the optimization leaves much to be desired.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate a mixed experience with grinding; while some players appreciate the absence of unnecessary ads and excessive grinding, others find certain aspects of the gameplay to be obscure and tedious.
“Obscure, tedious nonsense.”
“The grinding feels endless and unfulfilling.”
“It's just a repetitive slog with no real reward.”
