Ruins of Descent Game Review

Ruins of Descent Game Background

Ruins of Descent is a room escape platformer game set in a dungeon. Players must activate all the switches to open the gate, and then pass through the open gate to the next stage.

How to Play Ruins of Descent

Press the gray and red play button in the bottom center of the welcome screen to bring up the level select screen. Choose a level to play on the level select screen.

Press the A key or the left arrow key to move left.

Press the D key or the right arrow key to move right.

Press the W key, the up arrow key, or the space bar to jump. Press twice to double jump.

Basic Gameplay Advice

On each stage you have to activate a switch (or a series of switches) to open the exit door and pass through the open gate door.

Avoid running into spikes or getting crushed by smashing stones. Some spikes are static, while others cycle in and out, and some spikes move from side to side. Smashing stones are activated by your movements near them. You have to go under them to activate their movement and quickly move away before they crush you, then pass across as they are slowly moving back upward.

This game features 25 stages which are unlocked sequentially. Some stages wrap horizontally and vertically, meaning you can pass across from one side to the other, and in some cases you fall through the floor onto the top.

Advanced Playing Tips & Strategy

Some portions of the game require tight timing. Stand close to cycling spikes before crossing them so you minimize the time you walk across the dangerous area. Use the double jump to your advantage to give yourself more time if you are going over the top of an obstacle.

On some stages you have to fall off platform then jump to make it across spiked areas. In other areas you can get more distance out of a double jump by jumping once, waiting a while, then hitting the jump again.

Educational Aspects

This game can help improve hand eye coordination.

Player Age Recommendations

This game is fun for players of all ages.