vApe Escape

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vApe Escape is a single player puzzle game with comedy and science fiction themes. It was developed by gamechuck and was released on March 15, 2019. It received very positive reviews from players.

vApe Escape is a point-and-click adventure in a science fiction comedy setting. The player takes control of an innocent ape who must escape the sad destiny of becoming a vape dispenser machine for the wealthy hipsters of the universe.

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 88 reviews

humor21 positive mentions

Unique and clever comic book style presentation that allows players to save their playthrough as a printable PDF comic book.
Funny, witty, and absurdly entertaining story with well-written dialogue and dark humor.
Free to play and easy to complete within 15-20 minutes, offering a light, enjoyable point-and-click adventure experience.

Extremely short gameplay duration, leaving players wanting more content and a longer story.
Lack of save feature, which forces players to restart the game from the beginning to see alternate endings.
Simple and somewhat outdated graphics with no animation, which might not appeal to players expecting more polished visuals.

humor
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is widely praised for its clever, dark, and quirky comedic style, delivered through witty dialogue and a creative story presented in a comic-book format. While the humor is often described as bold, amusing, and charming, some find it short but impactful, making the overall experience enjoyable and memorable despite its brevity.
- “This game has 5 achievements, multiple endings, a funny story, a soundtrack that will haunt you in your most intimate moments, and it even offers the possibility to print out your gameplay as a comic book when you're done playing.”
- “A very short (around 15-20 min) point & click adventure game in interactive comic book style with some really funny dialogues.”
- “The real star here is the writing, which is full of dark humor and fairly well thought-out surprises.”
story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is short, humorous, and creative, centered around a quirky space adventure involving an ape, AI, and vape chemicals. It features funny dialogue, multiple endings, and a unique comic-book presentation, though some users wished for a more developed narrative. Overall, it offers an entertaining and lighthearted experience that can be completed quickly.
- “This game has 5 achievements, multiple endings, a funny story, a soundtrack that will haunt you in your most intimate vaping moments and it offers you the possibility to print out your gameplay as a comic book when you're done playing.”
- “Not much to say about this game, but I had fun reading through the story and getting both endings.”
- “The game will take the player across many (read: two) locations on board a space-faring cargo ship transporting vape dispensers to the galaxy, and features multiple (read: two) endings to the story, depending on how you play it.”
- “A short, entertaining, and free point and click adventure game where you play an ape on a space ship full of mind altering vape chemicals trying to escape, and that's pretty much the whole story.”
- “Quick funny puzzle game, but was hoping for more of a story.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature a simplistic, hand-drawn comic book style that, while not highly polished or animated, fits perfectly with the game's panel format and overall aesthetic. Despite being modest in quality, the unique art style effectively complements the atmosphere and storytelling.
- “The artwork really gives you that comic book feel, it fits perfectly with the game's panel format and the atmospheric soundtrack blends perfectly with the overall style of the game.”
- “Hand drawn visuals are elevated with some nice effects giving the effect of being able to see behind the panels.”
- “What a strange little trip that was, very short and sweet... love the comic book style and artwork...”
- “Visually, this features mediocre hand-drawn style, like 'baby's first Wacom tablet' art instead of contemporary graphics.”
- “It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to create 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but either way, it negatively impacts the graphics.”
- “The story is okay though; the graphics were nice but sadly lack real animation.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is generally praised for its atmospheric and fitting soundtrack that complements the comic book style and unique format, with some players finding it memorable and engaging. While most find the music decent to good, a few consider it less noteworthy but rarely irritating. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the game's quirky and humorous tone effectively.
- “The artwork really gives you that comic book feel, it fits perfectly with the game's panel format and the atmospheric soundtrack blends perfectly with the overall style of the game.”
- “This game has 5 achievements, multiple endings, a funny story, a soundtrack that will haunt you in your most intimate vaping moments, and it offers you the possibility to print out your gameplay as a comic-book when you're done playing.”
- “The game is full of very bold and interesting humor, which I always like, the comic-style drawing is simply charming, and the musical score is also liked.”
- “Art & music are okay but not interesting enough.”
- “The art, music, and goofy dialog all serve to support the unique comic book format.”
- “Mad story, decent artwork well presented, music which is actually decent and rarely irritating, achievements, free.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a brief, point-and-click experience lasting around 20 minutes, designed as an "interactive comic" that players can print out afterward. While some find the gameplay outdated and unengaging, others appreciate its unique concept and humor. Overall, it offers a short but entertaining experience with multiple endings and achievements.
- “This game has 5 achievements, multiple endings, a funny story, a soundtrack that will haunt you in your most intimate vaping moments, and it offers you the possibility to print out your gameplay as a comic book when you're done playing.”
- “Since it is imagined as an 'interactive comic', you can print out your gameplay in comic book format once you've finished the game, and put it on your comic book shelf to impress your friends!”
- “Despite the fact that the gameplay takes a very small amount of time, a maximum of 20 minutes, it still delivers more fun than many huge games.”
- “It's a vaguely surreal, and yet still completely unengaging plot, combined with equally poor, obsolete point-and-click gameplay, and a poor quality technical execution.”
- “Gameplay is loosely point and click.”
- “Short and sweet - 20ish minutes of gameplay.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's comic book-style artwork and panel format create an immersive visual atmosphere, while the well-integrated atmospheric soundtrack enhances the overall mood, making for a cohesive and engaging experience.
- “The artwork really gives you that comic book feel; it fits perfectly with the game's panel format, and the atmospheric soundtrack blends perfectly with the overall style of the game.”
- “And then there's the atmospheric soundtrack that blends so well with the overall style of the game.”