Cube Escape: Paradox

I LOVE puzzles, escape rooms, all things requiring use of my brain. I recently discovered escape room apps (I know, where have I been the last decade) and although I truly don’t have time to fit one more thing into my life... well, let’s just say sleep has suffered. My kids, 5 and 8, and I now play at least 1 “room” before their bedtime story, so I have downloaded 15-20 apps. Most are easy enough my kids can do 90% on their own, and some are so insanely void of any challenge that “free” is more than they are worth! I have played a few without the kids, because they require more adult help than is fun for a team effort. Even those didn’t take very long to finish. That all said, this game has a lot of challenges packed into one game/room, some had me STUCK for a bit... running in circles over and over, trying to figure out what the HECK was I missing?! The mixed media aspect made it especially interesting, and it was pretty creepy. I don’t like creepy, but this game was really fun. My favorite of this kind so far. This is only 1 of 2 I’ve played so far, that I would actually pay for! I can’t wait to check out some of their others. Thanks so much!

If you have any doubts about buying this game or any others in the series, I can tell you it’s worth it. Seeing the developers succeed and have these very well executed finished products has been a treat. The mini movie they produced to go along with the game is even free, and it’s amazing how they got everything to scale and found spot on actors. The dedication the devs show to the mini movie is the same dedication they show to the games. That dedication is something you don’t see every day. I’ll follow the content they produce as they continue to bring out piece after piece of this great story series. I wish the developers all success and hope they keep making great things for a long, long time. You’ll definitely want to play them all and uncover the mysteries of Cube Escape. This one is just as quality as all the others, and I highly recommend playing. Challenging, but not overly so. A point and click game where you’ll have to think as you play, but not something infuriating. Good luck solving the mysteries!

I don’t normally write reviews, but in case anybody was having doubts about purchasing this game, or any of the other paid games that Rusty Lake has come out with, DO IT. As a huge fan of the cube escape series I didn’t hesitate for a second to purchase the rusty lake games. I preordered Paradox. Let that sink in. I loved these games so much that I preordered a phone app. There has not been a finer line of games to hit the App Store since Smart phones have been around. The short film that they made to go along with this latest game is absolutely superb as well. The developers of this entire series deserve more recognition than I could ever give. I will recommend this string of games to friends, family, acquaintances, and anybody who takes the time to listen to me blather on about this series. As long as these developers produce games, I will support every single thing that they put out, regardless of whether or not they deviate from the original games and take a new route.

To me it’s a paradox that these first 10 cube games are so good and still free at the same time. Honestly, some of the most interesting and en-“gross”-ing I’ve ever played. This one even managed to actually startle me a couple of times with jump-scares. And once again, the puzzles were clever, some a little twisted, and entirely fun to solve. I can’t recommend these games enough- they are absolutely worth playing, as long as you like a moderate challenge with a bizarrely creepy but captivating story and a few mildly horrific animations along the way. If the rest of the Rusty Lake games continue this fine tradition (which I’ve read they do), it’s likely I’ll buy the rest of them. Small price to pay considering what you already get with the first 10, not to mention supporting the development of hopefully more good games. Keep up the good work, Rusty Lake. It’s nice to know I can have a diversion worthy of my attention waiting for me on my iPad. Thanks!

I never rate apps, but I realized that after paying for all of their premium games and just downloading my 10th cube game, that I might need to make an exception for Rusty Lake. I literally did a happy dance when I saw there was a new cube game I hadn’t played yet. I love everything created by these developers so much. The games are clever, well made, tough, fun, and so creepy that I find myself questioning my sanity for enjoying them so much ;). If you like creepy puzzle games, I can’t recommend these enough. Now excuse me while I go replay all of the cube games for the 5th time... Also, RL: I saw in some of the reviews that people are complaining that you have a paid chapter in this game. Don’t let them get to you. It’s freaking awesome that you offer these amazing quality games for free at all (honestly they’re worth money) and you deserve to ask for money for a chapter of something you worked so hard for! You guys are the best! :)