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EFO: Escape From Outerworld

EFO is a side scrolling platformer, wherein you control an alien who has crash landed, and must reach the top of the mountain in order to call for a ride home before the battery on your distress beacon runs out. The climb is difficult, but you have the power of telekinesis!

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Developer
Apricat Games
Publisher
DigiPen Institute of Technology
Release
August 28, 2021
4 years and 340 days ago
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Mostly Positive41 reviews70.7%

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EFO is a side scrolling platformer, wherein you control an alien who has crash landed, and must reach the top of the mountain in order to call for a ride home before the battery on your distress beacon runs out. The climb is difficult, but you have the power of telekinesis, which you can use to levitate pieces of ancient alien ruins scattered throughout the mountain, allowing you to reach heights that would otherwise be impossible.



  • Charming and atmospheric visuals
  • Conquer the mountain while racing against the clock
  • Use telekinesis to move objects and solve problems
  • Multiple solutions to some puzzles, with players having to find the fastest route
  • The upbeat, adaptive electronic-orchestral soundtrack encourages players and follows their journey



This game was developed as a student project at DigiPen Institute of Technology and was created for educational purposes only. Please check out our publisher page for more information.
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