dEskape

You feel that dEskape might have hit a very interesting demographic of players here - those who want to play games and work simultaneously. This city builder title offers something that veers away from the typical casual title, where gameplay is entirely based on the bottom of your desktop, taking up a strip of the screen, leaving plenty of room to work on those spreadsheets or whatever you do.

dEskape is an ambitious project, but it follows the typical rule set of a space-based colony sim. The innovative prowess behind it makes us want to give the title a whirl. We want to see how manageable the title is while we're getting work done and how much fun a game based on the bottom of your desktop can be.

Started from the Bottom

Embarking on an interstellar journey of creativity and ingenuity, dEskape introduces players to a novel blend of city-building mechanics and the vast expanse of outer space. Developed by a team with an evident passion for city simulation and space exploration, dEskape offers an engaging and unique gameplay experience that will capture the imagination of gamers looking for something beyond the ordinary.

The heart of dEskape lies in its intriguing blend of city-building and space colonization mechanics. Balancing the needs of your growing colony with the challenges posed by resource management and cosmic hazards provides a satisfying strategic depth. The diverse spacescape you encounter each offers unique opportunities and obstacles, encouraging players to adapt their strategies to various environmental conditions. The learning curve can be steep initially, but the sense of accomplishment as you overcome challenges is gratifying.

dEskape's resource management aspect offers depth and complexity, although it occasionally leans towards overwhelming. Balancing the need for essential resources like power, materials, and food adds a layer of realism, but it sometimes leads to micromanagement fatigue. Building variety is generally satisfying, but a more comprehensive range of structures could have provided more creative avenues for players to experiment with their colonies.

The screen placement can also be a tad frustrating for those more significant decision moments, distracting from whatever you're meant to be getting on with. However, it's undeniable that dEskape is a good bit of fun, especially in casual titles. Space builder enthusiasts will rejoice in the exploration and base-building antics, but others might struggle.

Interstellar Distractions

dEskape takes the city-building genre to uncharted territories by seamlessly merging it with unusual casual mechanics. While it isn't without challenges—such as occasionally overwhelming resource management—the game's unique concept and emphasis on interstellar exploration and colony customization offers a refreshing take on the genre.

Round-Up - Pros & Cons

Pros:

• An innovative title that binds well with working hours
• Endless amount of things to do
• A great take on space-based colony sims

Cons:

• The screen placement can feel awkward
• Gameplay does veer too far into micromanagement for a casual title
• The color palette makes the UI hard to see at times