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Access Denied: Escape

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2023

Should you play it?

Access Denied: Escape is a puzzle game where you have to hack data vaults and interact with various devices to escape.

What works
  • Accessible and intuitive puzzle gameplay
  • Pleasant graphics and sound design
  • Short and affordable
  • Relaxing and casual experience
  • Includes hint system for stuck players
Things to keep in mind
  • Very short game length
  • Puzzles often too easy or simplistic
  • Minimal and weak story
  • Limited replayability and no puzzle select
  • Some minor control and ui issues

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Access Denied: Escape: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fantasy, Violence, Story, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation, Expression, Survival.

Why this game works

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