The Escape from Bungalow (2020)

Developer: cursorstudio
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, RPG, Strategy
Rating: 3.2 of 5, 20 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 31 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You navigate a dark, locked room while a lurking owner threatens sudden death, making every move cautious and tense.

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What players say

Players say it is a mobile port with short playtime, broken save systems that cause item loss, and softlocks that stall progress. Controls and enemy behavior are glitchy, and split reactions range from calling it a fun speedrun challenge to an unplayable mess.

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