7.9
rating
Ludopedia
7.0
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
If you love a good mystery story with horror elements and enjoy solving puzzles without the pressure of a timer, Escape Tales: The Awakening is for you! It's an immersive experience that hooks you from start to finish.
Highlights
- Engaging and immersive narrative
- No time limit pressure
- Deduction and puzzle challenges
Keep in mind
- Limited replayability
- Full language dependency
- Can be quite dark
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Get ready to dive into an at-home escape room experience with Escape Tales: The Awakening! This isn't a race against the clock; the focus here is on immersive storytelling and the tough decisions you'll have to make. The story centers on Sam, a desperate father whose daughter is in an inexplicable coma. Seeking answers, he meets Mark, who's been through something similar and gives him a mysterious book containing a ritual to access another dimension. The goal? Find his daughter and unravel the mystery behind her condition. The adventure transports you to a dark world full of puzzles, where each card reveals a piece of the story and every choice can have drastic consequences. It's a game of deduction and exploration, perfect for those who enjoy unraveling mysteries and delving into complex plots, with a touch of psychological horror. The gameplay is cooperative, ideal for enjoying with friends or even tackling the challenge solo. Full language dependency means it's best played with native speakers. The game also features an app that can enhance the experience, but don't worry, the main focus remains on the story and the puzzles.
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Best player count
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1
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2
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3
REC
4
OK
Soundtrack
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Board&Dice, Cosmodrome Games, Delight, Fractal Juegos, HOLYSWORD GAMES, KOSMOS, Lavka Games, Lockme, Ludofy Creative, MS Edizioni, Pixie Games, Rexhry, TCG Factory, White Goblin Games
Designer
Bartosz Idzikowski, Jakub Caban, Matt Dembek
Artist
Jakub Fajtanowski, Magdalena Klepacz, Paweł Niziołek
Community
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
What is the average playtime?
The playtime is quite extensive, ranging from 3 to 6 hours, depending on your puzzle-solving skills and the number of players.
How many players can participate?
The game is for 1 to 4 players, working very well both in solo and group experiences.
Do I need an app to play?
Yes, the game uses an app or website as part of the experience to enhance immersion and help with certain elements.
Is the game difficult?
Escape Tales: The Awakening has a moderate to high difficulty level, requiring good deduction and logical reasoning skills to overcome the puzzles.
Can I play it again after finishing?
As a game heavily focused on narrative and discovery, replayability is limited. Once you uncover the story and puzzles, the experience is generally not the same.
Is the theme heavy?
Yes, the game deals with adult themes and may contain elements of psychological horror and dark situations, such as suicide, as indicated on the box.
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