Underplayed Gems

Mechanic Escape (2014)

Mechanic Escape cover
Developer
Slak Games
Publisher
Plug In Digital
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 792 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A frantic, high-speed platformer where you constantly dodge and blast through deadly mechanical hazards and relentless boss chases.

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What players say

Players are split on this precision platformer. Some enjoy the challenge of its 80 levels across four worlds, but many criticize floaty controls, a camera that's too close, and heavy trial-and-error design that makes deaths feel unfair.

Screenshots

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