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Cube Escape: Paradox

The tenth Cube Escape follows the story of detective Dale Vandermeer who finds himself trapped in two different universes and needs to escape. Cube Escape: Paradox will be released together with the accompanying Paradox: A Rusty Lake Film.

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September 20, 2018
7 years and 318 days ago
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Overwhelmingly Positive12,058 reviews97.0%

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About the Game

When the infamous detective Dale Vandermeer wakes up in an ominous room without any recollection of his past, he soon finds himself part of a bizarre game orchestrated by an old foe. Dale must solve increasingly challenging puzzles to escape the room and recover his memories.

Cube Escape: Paradox Features:

  • A unique, never-before-seen, game/film crossover experience
  • The absorbing gameplay, atmosphere and wealth of puzzles fans would expect from the tenth Cube Escape game
  • A ton of connections and interactions with Paradox - A Rusty Lake Short Film
  • There will be two different chapters available (one for free and one premium) with multiple endings
  • Beautiful paintings handmade by Johan Scherft
  • Immersive and atmospheric soundtrack by Victor Butzelaar
  • Powerful voice-overs by Bob Rafferty and lead actor David Bowles
  • Supporting 14 different languages