Mechanic Escape Preview | The Game Scouts

Palmer Sturman: Mechanic Escape is an intriguing upcoming indie title by French developer Slak Games. It’s an uncompromising two-dimensional platformer that borrows elements from some of modern platforming’s more well-known sweethearts, and incorporates its own distinct style offering up a genuinely good gaming experience that, while not groundbreaking, was just different enough to keep me intrigued. I spent about 40 minutes blazing through the game’s 10 demo levels, collecting all the pickups, and going back to attempt my own speed runs. The featured levels were divided to show off four of the game’s world types, each with its own distinct atmosphere and design. The game looks fantastic, with smooth animations and wonderfully presented color palates that contribute to a delightfully executed aesthetic that was pleasing overall. The one serious qualm I had during my entire experience was an issue of control. The game occasionally suffered from hiccups in that department due to float…