Escape from Ever After launches Jan. 23, earns 'Very Positive' Steam score (97%)

Escape from Ever After, a Paper Mario–inspired paper cutout RPG, launched on January 23 and has opened to strong reception on Steam.

Plenty of indie games have riffed on Paper Mario’s craftsy look and timing-based turn combat, but Escape from Ever After is singled out in coverage as a rare entry that appears to capture what made the Nintendo series work.

The paper cutout–styled RPG has drawn stellar Steam reviews; at the time of writing its rating sits at a 'Very Positive' label, with 97% of user reviews recommending the game.

Player responses highlighted immersion and enjoyment — one Steam reviewer wrote, "I completely lost track of time while playing this awesome game, spending hours enjoying it without even noticing. I’ve just finished the first part, and it’s already proving to be everything I was hoping for and more."

At the time of writing, the coverage focuses on Steam reception, so how the game performs across other platforms or whether the positive consensus endures over time remains unclear.

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