Escape Simulator
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| Developer(s) | Pine Studio |
| Publisher(s) | Pine Studio |
| Engine | Unity 3D |
| Platform(s) | Linux, MacOS, Windows |
| Release | October 19, 2021 |
| Genre(s) | Puzzle |
Escape Simulator is a first person puzzle video game developed by Pine Studio and released on October 19, 2021.[1][2]
Gameplay and development
The game is based upon real-life escape rooms, where objects can be taken, inspected and broken and the objective for the player is to figure out how to escape the locked premises. Development took slightly less than two years. The game can be played cooperatively online with up to 10 players, and also comes with a tool which allows for the players to create their own rooms. Over 3000 rooms have been created.[1][3][4]
Sales
In less than a week since its release, the game reportedly sold 50,000 units the revenue of 4 million HRK.[3] By May 2022, within seven months of its release, Escape Simulator had accumulated sales of 1,000,000 units.[5]
Additional content and DLC
Post-release, Escape Simulator has continued to receive a whole slew of updates, including additional free rooms and many tweaks and added features for the in-game Room Editor. Escape Simulator also received two paid DLC packs, the Steampunk DLC and the Wild West DLC. Additionally, a free DLC called the Portal Escape Chamber DLC also launched on September 7, 2023. This DLC is based on the renowned Portal series and was officially approved by Valve Corporation before its release.[6]
Reception
| Publication | Score |
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| GameByte |   |
| Screen Rant |  |
Screen Rant described it as a great way to experience an escape room digitally, calling it an "enjoyable experience" and giving it 3 1/2 out of 5 stars.[7] GameByte praised the cooperative gameplay, saying "Much of the fun comes from playing the escape rooms with your pals."[8] The A.V. Club considered the game "genuinely thrilling" and the closest thing gaming has to an actual escape room.[9] The Gamer named it as one of the best multiplayer games to play without a microphone.[10] The Escape Room Artist team mentioned that it felt close to a real-life escape room game and listed it as one of their recommended online escape games.[11] John Walker, in an article published on Kotaku, praised how well the first person perspective is combined with the realistic physics, saying it offers a far more tangible feeling of playing an actual escape room.[12] Comic Book Resources called it a wonderfully charming game, praising its easy-to-use editor.[13] By August 2023, Escape Simulator received more than 10,000 user reviews, with 94% of them being positive.[14]
References
- ^ a b Sheehan, Gavin (September 19, 2021). "Escape Simulator Pushes Out A New Trailer & Release Date". Bleeding Cool News And Rumors.
- ^ "脱出ゲームを作ろう！協力マルチプレイも可能な『Escape Simulator』【爆速プレイレポ】". Game*Spark - 国内・海外ゲーム情報サイト. 24 October 2021.
- ^ a b "Video igra Escape Simulator samoborskog Pine Studija u par dana uprihodila 4 milijuna kuna!". October 27, 2021.
- ^ "Escape Simulator Steam Workshop". October 6, 2023.
- ^ "One million players reached!". May 2, 2022.
- ^ "Escape Simulator - Official Portal Escape Chamber DLC Trailer". September 7, 2023.
- ^ "Escape Simulator Review: A Great Escape". ScreenRant. October 19, 2021.
- ^ "Escape Simulator Review [PC] Brimming With Potential". GameByte. October 6, 2023.
- ^ "Escape Simulator is a near-perfect substitute for the real thing". The A.V. Club. 28 January 2022.
- ^ "The Best Multiplayer Games with No Need for Voice Chat". 2 November 2021.
- ^ Andrew Reynolds (24 December 2021). "Room Escape Artist's review". Room Escape Artist. Livid Robot, Inc. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
- ^ John, Walker (30 May 2022). "This Is As Close To A Real-World Escape Room As You'll Find". Kotaku. Kotaku. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
- ^ Creswell, Jacob (22 May 2022). "Escape Simulator Is the Perfect Puzzle Game for Secret Hunters". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
- ^ "Overall Reviews Very Positive". August 30, 2023.