Ahoy there me hearties! The booty hunting experience we had today was filled with adventure. We stumbled upon a huge deserted castle, so it took time to explore. It was challenging to find our way around and also exerted effort in finding the exit when we were done, but we still managed to do it. These kinds of challenges make every treasure hunt even more exciting. We never back down with these scenarios. Thankfully, we are well-practiced with escape games, so we always find our way around. Har, har, har! Speaking of escape games, I have one for ye lads and lasses for review today. It’s called Schoolboy Runaway – Stealth by Linked Squad. Batten down the hatches and let’s start.
It’s has a relatable story
You don’t just throw yourself in the game without a backstory. It makes you more immersed in the game because you know the reason behind the escape, which is your character being grounded due to a failed grade at school. It’s relatable, especially if you have been a student before or you’re currently one. It’s in first-person point of view, so you get to see the items properly and it’s as if you’re really the one in the game. The artwork is in 3D, and it’s not the best, but it will do.
It’s exciting and challenging
Unlike other escape games where there are no other factors involved rather than just finding the items you need for the escape, in this game, you need to consider the parents, as they can get to you and catch you if you make a mistake. It’s exciting because of that sense of being caught and also challenging because you need to find a way to hide or do something to prevent them from catching you. It also has a unique feature as you need to put things back as they are or the parents will notice.
It’s interactive and there are various outcomes
The game lets you interact with all the objects you see around, and you will find different items as you keep playing. There are also various outcomes, although there are not too many of them. But still, it makes you curious on what other endings or escape routes you can find using other strategies. The house also is not that big and it lacks hiding areas, so these two are areas for improvement.
It’s free but there are glitches
The game is free to play and there are no in-app purchases. There are advertisements that pop-up and sometimes, when you accidentally tap on them, they throw you out of the game, or the app will hang, so you need to restart.
The ups
It’s free, and there are various items that you can interact with. The outcomes also vary, and it’s an exciting and challenging game that will keep you immersed. It also has a story that you can relate to.
The downs
There are advertisements that pop-up, and there are some glitches too.
The verdict
If you are looking for a challenging escape game, we recommend Schoolboy Runaway – Stealth. It has a relatable story that will keep you even more invested in the game. It’s challenging, so you will be focused and immersed. It’s free and there are various endings that you can unlock.
