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Infrared Escape – Simulation Game Review
Infrared Escape is a Simulation/Education/Casual game from Dargan M. Frierson, first launched in 5th March 2017.
It’s rated 4+ and currently has 11+ ratings on the App Store.
What Makes Infrared Escape Stand Out
EarthGames is proud to announce Infrared Escape, a game that combines frantic arcade fun with… learning about the greenhouse effect!? You have to try it to believe it!
You play the role of an infrared light beam, trying to make it out to space. Along the way you have to dodge pesky greenhouse gases by tapping left or right.
Each collision with a greenhouse gas causes your beam to lose some energy. If you keep grazing the gases, it’s game over.
Your journey through the air is divided into levels — each one an actual layer of the atmosphere. Making it through the Earth’s atmosphere and into space is a great accomplishment! It means your ray has done its part to cool down the Earth and offset global warming.
The easiest mode is the year 1850, when there weren’t nearly as many greenhouse gases in the air to dodge. The hardest difficulty is set in a much more polluted future. Light-speed reaction times will be needed to conquer this mode, since greenhouse gases are so tightly packed in the air.
When you escape to space, you prevent energy from warming the planet. You can spend that energy in the shop, unlocking science facts about the greenhouse effect and solutions to climate change.
This Simulation game offers engaging gameplay and regular updates for mobile players.
Player Feedback
As a newer release, Infrared Escape is building its player community. Early feedback suggests .
Recent Updates & Development
Latest Update: 8th August 2018
Recent improvements include:
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
Improved high score list to show ppm and Joules!
Download & Availability
Infrared Escape is available through the official App Store for iOS devices.
Get Infrared Escape on App Store
Requirements: Requires iPhone 5s / iPad Air / iPad Air (Cellular) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina, Cellular) / iPhone 6 / iPhone 6 Plus / iPad Air 2 / iPad Air 2 (Cellular) / iPad Mini 3 or later.
Compatible with iPhone and iPad devices.
Player Experience Highlights
Community Insight:
This game is absorbing and paced as you learn that it was easier to escape the atmosphere when there was less carbon blocking your path. A visual way to learn about global warming.
This game had us hooked immediately trying to escape the atmosphere. And based on how well you do, you are rewarded with the opportunity to learn facts about global warming and greenhouse gases! Super cool.
The new art, levels, and science facts make this game even better! We highly recommend that you play Infrared Escape.
User feedback from Apple App Store
App Details
- Version: 3.02
- Size: 217.38 MB
- iOS: 8.0 or later
- Languages: EN
- Content Advisory:
- Developer: Dargan M. Frierson
Last updated: 8th August 2018 | Genre: Simulation, Education | Developer: Dargan M. Frierson