Play With Me: Escape Room

INSANE GAME FOR LESS THAN EURO i gotta be honest i saw and play so many games but these puzzles were great and the story have enought twists all this for almost nothing for me 9.5/10

GUT

It gives SAW vibes, an escape room. The sounds are amazing, door knocking all over, coin hitting the ground, wonderful immersion.

初めて【おすすめしません】をつけます。好みのゲームに思えたし、お安くなってたので買ってみたけど、結果から言うと楽しめませんでした。日本語が選択肢にないからです。ストアページには日本語対応とあるのに…購入前にレビューも読んだのですが、時間が経っているので改善されているだろうと思い込んでしまいました。子供たちと一緒にわくわく楽しみにしていたのでとても悲しいです。自分なりに1時間くらい努力したけど最初の地点から動けず終わりました。騙された気分だったので返品受けていただけてよかったです。

Ah this game pissds me off and it’s nothing like jigsaw i, backgrounds look like flat pngs

конченная ♥♥♥♥♥ для аутов. Дальше пусть хуево крутит рычаг

Play With Me, developed and published by Airem, is a psychological horror game that attempts to blend the unnerving atmosphere of an escape room with the tension of a survival thriller. Players step into the shoes of Robert Hawk, a journalist who, after a mysterious car crash, wakes up to find himself trapped in a sinister environment controlled by an enigmatic figure known as Illusion. The premise is simple yet effective: to escape, you must solve a series of puzzles, confront illusions both literal and figurative, and make choices that may alter the outcome of the story. From the outset, the game establishes an unsettling tone, using dim lighting, oppressive sound design, and constant uncertainty to keep the player on edge. The core gameplay revolves around puzzle-solving, and this is where Play With Me shows both its strengths and weaknesses. Many of the puzzles are designed to make players pay close attention to their surroundings, whether it’s deciphering codes hidden in graffiti, piecing together cryptic messages, or spotting numbers embedded within environmental details. Some of the more creative moments involve optical tricks that require players to physically step back from their screens to reveal hidden patterns, showcasing an inventive approach to engagement. However, for every clever puzzle, there are others that lean too heavily on tedious number hunts or trial-and-error sequences. At times, it feels like the game prioritizes obscurity over logic, leading to stretches of frustration where progression depends more on guesswork than genuine deduction. Atmosphere is one of the game’s strongest assets. The visuals employ a dark, painted style that contributes to a sense of dread, while environmental details such as insects crawling across the screen or flickering shadows help create the illusion that something is always lurking just out of sight. The audio design reinforces this mood, with subtle whispers, eerie ambient noises, and sudden crescendos amplifying tension. Yet the same design choices that enhance the atmosphere sometimes work against the gameplay. Poor lighting can make it difficult to identify important objects, and the reliance on limited light sources like matches, which initially burn out too quickly, adds more frustration than fear. While updates have improved these mechanics, the balance between immersion and playability is not always steady. The narrative serves more as a backdrop for the puzzles than a driving force. The idea of Illusion as a manipulative antagonist is intriguing, and the concept of being tested through moral decisions and perception-based traps has strong thematic potential. However, the execution leaves the story feeling skeletal, with Robert’s dialogue and reactions often failing to carry the emotional weight of his dire situation. Choices are presented as meaningful, and multiple endings exist to encourage replayability, but the branching outcomes rarely feel distinct enough to fully justify repeated playthroughs. The mystery surrounding Illusion and Robert’s plight is more compelling in concept than in how it ultimately unfolds. Despite these shortcomings, Play With Me does succeed in carving out a unique identity within its genre. It combines the claustrophobic tension of escape rooms with horror elements in ways that can genuinely unsettle, particularly for players new to puzzle-heavy games. It also experiments with breaking the fourth wall, challenging players to engage with puzzles in unconventional ways. While some may find the mechanics clunky and the puzzles uneven, others will appreciate its willingness to attempt something different. Its modest length—usually just a few hours for a single playthrough—means it does not overstay its welcome, and its low price point makes it more approachable for curious players. Ultimately, Play With Me is a game that thrives on atmosphere and originality but struggles with consistency. It captures the unsettling mood of psychological horror and delivers a few standout puzzle moments, yet it also frustrates with opaque design, uneven storytelling, and technical quirks. It is best suited for players who enjoy experimental horror experiences and are patient with rough edges. For those who approach it with tempered expectations, it can offer a memorable, if imperfect, dive into the unsettling world crafted by Airem. Rating: 6/10

Не играла, купила за 25р, чтобы получить смайлик с головой крысы. Ни о чем не сожалею. Могу сделать обзор на меню настроек аудио. Чтобы опустить звук до 0%, когда он стоит на 60% - нужно 60 раз кликнуть на понижение звука. Или, если вы умный - 41 раз кликнуть на повышение звука, тогда тоже выставится 0%.

A fun point and click horror game. I liked it a lot, especially the linear structure of it. Some parts were confusing, but it felt like old hidden object games which I love. Definitely recommend!