Alleys Reviews

Fantastic game!

textomb

This is shaping up to be one of my favorite games of the year. A large and complex map, easy controls, great attention to detail. Classically rogue like, with the feel of the “Room” games, mixed with Zork. Gameplay relies on cards to take actions as you move through a maze of alleys and rooms and sewers and turrets, along with keys to spend on opening things. The developers clearly have a love for detail, and the graphics were wonderful, a little retro but still very sharp and clear. This game is for people who like to make maps, explore, look for minutia, and take their time solving games. No hurrying here. I saw that other people had some problems, but they must have been fixed, or the problems must have been due to impatience, as it played beautifully for me. A few comments for the developers: 1. The map provided is pretty useless, as it doesn’t show you where you are. It needs work to be a helpful tool. It might be best to make it a map that adds as you discover things. 2. I wish there was a feature to go back to where you were before you win the game. I won unexpectedly, when there was still a lot for me to do, but apparently I have to start all over, which is a bummer. I mean, I had TONS of stuff left to do. Maybe it shouldn’t be possible to win without achieving every major task? At least let us undo and go back to the game if we win prematurely. Loved the game. A lot.

“A” for effort and style !

blh0315

I am 80% through the objectives and I have enjoyed every minute! I don’t want it to end! The map is definitely helpful but I’ve also had to take my own notes to remember specific areas that require multiple visits. Personally I love the challenge. This has been as enjoyable as The Room series and I applaud and encourage the developer to keep up the good work!

Great!

tmt31

Love it! Perfect level of difficulty with options for help throughout the game if desired. I can’t wait for future updates!

One of the best escape adventures

ATXness

I’m always looking for new escape rooms, but often when they get rough I find myself turning to online walkthroughs to make sure I am getting everything done in the right order for it to work. This takes a lot of the fun out because then you end up just following instructions and checking your work like it’s some kind of assignment instead of a game. This is probably one of the most immersive rooms because you don’t have a specific order you have to do things in. You can enjoy exploring without feeling lost and follow the things that interest you instead of trying to check off a long list. The movement and gameplay is also really pretty and immersive. If it doesn’t click at first just remember there will always be a ought keys and the map is confusing and can be ignored so you can remove those anxieties. Just check things out and the story will follow you really nicely.

Keys and cards

Martymart76

Ditch the keys and cards mechanic. It’s ridiculous. Make better puzzles. Finding keys to even perform a puzzle is ridiculous. Redesign this and get rid of the keys. It’s not fun.

Want to love it

mary789294

Conceptually, the game is great, but the controls are clunky and unresponsive and the whole thing keeps crashing. I’ve tried deleting and reinstalling a couple times with no luck. I’m really hoping that it’s just a glitch that can be fixed with an update.

Dig dug

Dug2017

I have loved the game and played it till I encountered a glitch that will not let me advance past the bedroom, other than that it’s been a very enjoyable game

Crashes constantly and now it’s dead

emdris

Just bought this today and what a waste of money! Constantly crashes every 15 minutes and now the game won’t even work when I open it. Will be getting my $ back...which is too bad because I had high hopes for it for the little time I did play it

Game is slow and unresponsive

scojohurl

I want to like it but... The game keeps freezing up and when it does work it’s jerky and slow to respond. I have played for less than a half hour and already I’m bored with collecting keys. Every time I think I have something and go back to where I think it fits I’m told I need something else. Really want my money back.

Blown away

Hitchcock13

Absolutely fantastic, original, clever escape game. First escape game since The Room series that has blown me away. Amazing graphics, seamless game play, and very long. 5 stars.

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