Z: Escape

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Z: Escape is a single player action game. It was developed by Ervenstar Games and was released on May 29, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

Z: Escape is a dark themed runner-shooter platformer game. Z awakens with no memory of who he was, or what he is. Destroying the bio pod in which he was trapped, Z notices the laboratory equipment all around the room. Something horrific has been done to him in this laboratory space station. As the stations alarm goes off, he has no choice but to escape it. Mission: - Escape from the station usin…

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47%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

gameplay1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Atmospheric horror with survival elements creates immersive apocalypse mood through tense music and dark graphics.
Two game versions offered: classic side-scrolling runner and a remastered version with free movement, new weapons, and bosses.
Remaster features smoother gameplay, cool graphics and effects, and well-done camera transitions.

Developer controversy: keys sold then revoked, resulting in loss for paying customers and widespread negative community reaction.
Gameplay suffers from repetitive locations, weak and static enemies, limited controls, wonky hit detection, and a poorly designed mini-game.
Visuals and audio considered outdated or amateurish, with bland and indistinct level design making platforming frustrating.

graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics receive mixed feedback, with some users criticizing the outdated, pixelated, and retro 8-bit style as low-quality or poorly executed, while others appreciate the nostalgic, smooth visual effects after updates. Overall, the graphics evoke an intentional old-school aesthetic reminiscent of 1980s NES games, which may appeal to fans of retro gaming but can feel limiting or unimpressive to others.
- “The two versions are an added bonus; the new one has very cool graphics and effects, and the gameplay is smooth.”
- “Edit: after the game received graphical and mechanical overhaul, it plays and feels way different.”
- “This features really godawful pixelcrap "art" textures instead of real graphics.”
- “It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to do the job of creating contemporary 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter.”
- “The graphics and level runs are circa 1980's.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is simple and loosely follows the classic concept, enhanced by free movement and some added narrative elements.
- “☐ story?”
- “Simple story.”
- “It follows the same idea as the classic, but gives you free movement and has some story elements.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that the gameplay significantly improved following a major graphical and mechanical overhaul, resulting in a noticeably different and enhanced experience.
- “After the game received a graphical and mechanical overhaul, it plays and feels way different.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game consists of a limited selection of about five tracks with a minimalistic, retro 8-bit or MIDI style reminiscent of the '80s and '90s. While some users found the tunes familiar, overall the soundtrack received criticism for being low quality and unimpressive.
- “Well, the soundtrack is quite crappy, the usual 8bit or midi or whatever reminds you of the '80s and '90s, while the videos are utterly crappy for what concerns graphics and everything else.”
- “The game has a minimalistic menu: a tutorial, play, a scoreboard and some extras (you'll basically be able to see the few videos and music tracks the game has.. quite a few, literally: two videos and five songs).”
- “Also, some of this music sounds really familiar, but I can't quite say where I've heard it from.”