NetEscape

NetEscape puts players in the role of a gaming journalist exploring the final moments of a nearly forgotten 90s MMO. With the servers set to shut down at midnight, only 30 minutes remain to capture screenshots and document the remnants of a once-thriving online world. Wandering through its empty landscapes, players encounter the last few users still logged in—some reminiscing about the past, others behaving strangely, as if hiding something. The more players explore, the more they realize that something within NetEscape refuses to be forgotten.

Fragments of a Lost Past

What was meant to be a simple documentation project turns into a search for answers. Scattered messages, unexplained distortions, and hidden areas reveal traces of a deeper mystery buried within the game’s code. As players piece together clues, they begin to question what really happened to NetEscape’s original player base. Some files seem corrupted beyond recognition, while others contain messages that feel directed at them. The deeper they dig, the more unsettling the game becomes.

The Countdown to the Unknown

With time running out, the question remains—will players leave NetEscape with nothing more than screenshots, or will they uncover a secret that was never meant to resurface? Every second brings them closer to an irreversible shutdown, yet something in the game resists deletion. The last few players may hold the key to understanding NetEscape’s past, but interacting with them could have unexpected consequences. As the final moment arrives, one thing becomes clear: the truth might not disappear when the servers go offline.