How 2 Escape: Lost Submarine combines mobile and console for an escape room experience

• How 2 Escape: Lost Submarine is an upcoming mix of PC and mobile
• One player navigates and guides a submarine on a secret mission while the other advises them
• You'll need to work together to solve puzzles, decipher clues and prevent global war

While it may not be our usual bag, it's always interesting to cover the intersection between more traditional platforms and mobile. And one developer that's capitalised on the ubiquity of our usual platform is Breakfirst Games' How 2 Escape: Lost Submarine.

Concept-wise, it's very straightforward: one player uses their PC to navigate a submarine, and the other guides them via phone. Your task as a duo is simple: to prevent the sparking of a global war by guiding your submarine and finding a torpedo-armed vessel that's already in transit to launch the first strike.

Yes, it's all very Red October, and visually speaking, there's a lot of style in terms of aesthetic both on PC and mobile, with the latter communicating the complex signals and codes via simple and vibrant illustrations. The real challenge comes in navigating unexpected complications and ensuring that each player is doing their part in communication.

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How 2 Escape: Lost Submarine has plenty going for it, what with the more complex plot and setting compared to the usual escape room format. Rather than just navigating a 2D interface, one player will be actively rushing around their submersible, trying to ensure the mission runs smoothly.

I reckon the only sticking point here really is that mobile seems to be a bit secondary. And there's not much stopping you from being in the same room as a pal and guiding them that way. But at the same time, given the presence of mobile, I think that How 2 Escape is much more accessible compared to other releases that might require tech such as VR headsets.

Still, if you're not lucky enough to have access to a PC or a pal to play with, why not check out some of the great puzzlers out there with our list of the best escape room games on iOS and Android that you can play right now?