Escape Simulator is a first person puzzle video game developed by Pine Studio and released on October 19, 2021.[1][2]
| Escape Simulator | |
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| Developer(s) | Pine Studio |
| Publisher(s) | Pine Studio |
| Series | Escape Simulator |
| Engine | Unity 3D |
| Platform(s) | Linux, MacOS, Windows, Meta Quest |
| Release | October 19, 2021 |
| Genre(s) | Puzzle |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Gameplay and development
editThe 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. More than 3,000 rooms have been created.[1][3][4]
Sales
editIn less than a week since its release, the game reportedly sold 50,000 units the revenue of four million HRK.[3] By May 2022, within seven months of its release, Escape Simulator had accumulated sales of 2,000,000 units.[5]
Additional content and DLC
editPost-release, Escape Simulator has continued to receive multiple updates, including additional free rooms and many tweaks and added features for the in-game Room Editor. Escape Simulator also received three paid DLC packs, the Steampunk DLC, and the Wild West DLC, and the Magic 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
edit| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | 82/100[7] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| GameByte |   |
| Screen Rant |  |
Escape Simulator received "generally favorable" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[7] 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.[8] GameByte praised the cooperative gameplay, saying "Much of the fun comes from playing the escape rooms with your pals."[9] The A.V. Club considered the game "genuinely thrilling" and the closest thing gaming has to an actual escape room.[10] The Gamer named it as one of the best multiplayer games to play without a microphone.[11] 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.[12] 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.[13] Comic Book Resources called it a wonderfully charming game, praising its easy-to-use editor.[14]
References
edit- ^ a b Sheehan, Gavin (September 19, 2021). "Escape Simulator Pushes Out A New Trailer & Release Date". Bleeding Cool News And Rumors. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
- ^ "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. Archived from the original on 8 February 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
- ^ a b "Video igra Escape Simulator samoborskog Pine Studija u par dana uprihodila 4 milijuna kuna!". October 27, 2021. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
- ^ "Escape Simulator Steam Workshop". October 6, 2023.
- ^ "Escape Simulator - Dev update: Two years of Escape Simulator already?! 😱 - Steam News". Oct 19, 2023. Retrieved Oct 19, 2023.
- ^ "Escape Simulator - Official Portal Escape Chamber DLC Trailer". September 7, 2023. Archived from the original on August 12, 2023. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
- ^ a b "Escape Simulator PC Critic Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
- ^ "Escape Simulator Review: A Great Escape". ScreenRant. October 19, 2021. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
- ^ "Escape Simulator Review [PC] Brimming With Potential". GameByte. October 6, 2023. Archived from the original on March 28, 2023. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
- ^ "Escape Simulator is a near-perfect substitute for the real thing". The A.V. Club. 28 January 2022. Archived from the original on 30 January 2022. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
- ^ "The Best Multiplayer Games with No Need for Voice Chat". 2 November 2021. Archived from the original on 3 November 2021. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
- ^ Andrew Reynolds (24 December 2021). "Room Escape Artist's review". Room Escape Artist. Livid Robot, Inc. Archived from the original on 19 January 2022. 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. Archived from the original on 8 February 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
- ^ Creswell, Jacob (22 May 2022). "Escape Simulator Is the Perfect Puzzle Game for Secret Hunters". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on 4 June 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2022.