Escape from Naraka is a hellish first-person action platformer. Journey to another realm to save your beloved from an evil demon named Rangda the Leyak Queen and platform your way through a nightmarish temple where each level will challenge you again and again!
Players must navigate through each level by precisely timing their jumps, dashes, and other abilities to overcome a variety of obstacles and traps. The level design constantly introduces new platforming challenges, keeping the experience fresh and engaging.
A key aspect of the gameplay is the emphasis on speedrunning. Each level has leaderboards where players can compete to achieve the fastest clear times. Mastering the movement and platforming mechanics is essential for climbing the leaderboards, providing a strong incentive for replay value as players strive to optimize their routes and improve their scores.
Players have access to various abilities, such as time slow, freeze, and dash, which are essential for navigating the treacherous environments. Learning to effectively utilize these abilities is crucial for successfully platforming through the levels. The unique traversal mechanics, combined with the tight controls, create a satisfying and responsive gameplay experience.
Throughout the levels, players must contend with aggressive and unpredictable enemies, as well as deadly traps and environmental hazards. The sense of tension and urgency when being chased by these obstacles requires quick reflexes and careful planning to overcome them. The combination of platforming challenges and enemy encounters adds to the overall difficulty and sense of accomplishment when progressing through the game.
While the primary objective is to reach the end of each level, the game features optional paths and hidden secrets. Collecting crystals, artifacts, and uncovering these secrets provides additional replayability and a sense of exploration, encouraging players to thoroughly search the environments.