Cube Escape: Paradox

This Paradox involves Escaping using some Cubes, Cube Escape Paradox is a "Standalone" entry in the Cube Escape/Rusty Lake Series, taking place after The Cave, this game is particularly interesting because it has an accompanying short film, showing a glimpse into an alternative universe[spoiler]Or a previous/future attempt of the same room Dale finds himself in[/spoiler], the film is intended to be watched after the first chapter for a second playthrough, with hints towards the alternative ending hidden in the film. Chapter two of Paradox is paid and is not covered by the film, it should be played after getting the alternative ending of chapter one, there are some achievements that you'll need watch the film again to understand how to get.

love these kinds of games from rusty lake, sometimes i feel stupid but i guess that just means i need to work my brain even more :P

11/10 This far exceeded my expectations. When it comes to 2d puzzle escape room games, they usually are short, easy, and overall pretty similar. I honestly had expected this be another one just like that, but I was wrong. The game is accompanied by a "movie," though as it is only 18 minutes, I feel as if "Short Film" would be a better word. I played the game, then the movie, and I would strongly recommend to follow that order if you eventually play the game. First of all, I was shocked by the length of the game. I took quite a bit of time playing, ending up at three hours, however, this was probably longer than average due to the fact I was also having a conversation with someone, and was playing with very little sleep past midnight. Either way, it took much longer than I expected, but didn't get repetitive or boing because of it. Second of all, It was a lot more difficult than a lot of the other games like this. While this totally could be due to the sleep deprivation, it did provide challenging puzzles regardless. I did end up having to use the walkthrough a few times when I was lost. The walkthrough is actually accessible through the menu! However, keep in mind that it will bring to to a website in your browser rather than just playing through the game. (Not that that is a bad thing) Third, the graphics were actually pretty great and the music was top notch. I know this might seem silly to comment on, but I really did enjoy the music, especially when most games like this have super annoying repetitive music on loop in the background. Another thing to mention is that this actually had a storyline going. Most of the time, these games will just give you puzzles, and well, I suppose that is the point of the game, but with a story like this, it adds a lot more depth and makes it overall more enjoyable and solving puzzles actually feels like a part of something. Lastly, the "Movie" I mentioned earlier. I didn't know this when I first started playing, but there is a tv in the game that will send you to the steam link for the video. The film is also free, and I believe that it complimented it perfectly. I love it when I see a good film adaptation or a real world set being made for a game I like, (when it is done well and with passion, of course) and this wasn't even really just an adaptation. It was part of the story in the game, and multiple parts from it show up inside the game as well. This is also true vice-versa. It is not a super high budget film, of course, but that doesn't make it bad either. It did what it needed to do, and did it well. In summary, it was a great game. If you have some time and want something to use your mind on, I would tell you go ahead and download it. I truly cannot believe that this masterpiece was free and I am extremely grateful for that. There are achievements to get as well and as someone who likes collecting those, it's a great added bonus. I noticed that chapter 2, still in the same game, does have to be purchased. Usually I find myself upset at this, but I do think it is something well worth it, considering it was only about 2-3 dollars. While I myself cannot really afford it, (I really need to get an actual job sometime) it is a great way to support the creators who really do deserve to be paid something. If you end up enjoying it, which I'm sure you will, and have the spare cash, go support these amazing developers! I really don't have any complaints for this game!