# Escape game Sun Institute — Escape from the light shining!

> Tap-based escape room game set in a sun-themed mysterious laboratory. (iPhone/iPad app by Tomoya Tsuruta.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-game-sun-institute/id1263358674 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tomoya Tsuruta](https://appshunter.io/developer/576216373)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 22 App Store ratings · 59 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 115 MB
- Languages: Japanese
- Released: 2017-07-31
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-game-sun-institute/id1263358674/reviews.md

## What is Escape game Sun Institute?

Let's escape from a mysterious laboratory studying the brilliant sun.
It is a escape game that you can easily play with just a tap operation.

Overview
· It is a simple escape game with only tap operation.
· It is a moderate degree of difficulty to advance crisply.
· You can play all free.

Game function
· There is an auto save function.
· There is a volume adjustment function.
· By watching videos or big screen advertisements, you can see hints of solving puzzles.

Method of operation 
· Please check the place you care about on the screen by tapping it.
· Move is done with the arrow tap at the bottom of the screen.
· You can select acquired items by tapping.
· If you tap the item again, you can enlarge it and check it.
· Enlarged items can be tapped and combined with other items.
· A specific place on the screen can solve a mystery by selecting and using items.

About advertisement
· Production of the application is supported by advertisement revenue. Please note.

## Key features

- Tap-based controls
- Auto-save function
- Volume adjustment
- Moderate difficulty
- Item combination puzzles
- Free to play

## Recent user reviews (10 of 59)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-game-sun-institute/id1263358674/reviews.md

### 4/5 — 少し寂しい

*2026-06-06*

１箇所ヒント見てしまいましたが難易度は普通〜やや難しめに感じました！
BGMもなくエンディングも特になかったので少し寂しかったですが楽しめました！

### 5/5 — 방위

*2025-06-01*

we see sun
w=서
e=동
s= 남
n=북
u=달뒤집어져있는모양이므로 태양
그래서 그거대로입력임
서동남동동남중북

### 4/5 — 面白いんだが

*2024-10-12*

反応悪くてイライラ。
あと画面も暗い。

### 5/5 — 難易度は中の下

*2023-12-17*

モニターに映る広告は
雰囲気ぶち壊すので
やめてほしかった
あとタップ反応やや悪い
赤黒いから目が疲れる
でも謎解きは面白い

### 3/5 — 脱出できませんでした

*2022-09-08*

星のボトルの使い方がわかりませんでした。残念です。

### 5/5 — 楽しかったです！

*2022-04-21*

謎解きシンプルで、アイテム探しが面白かったです。そこか！って感じで笑。暗めだけど、グラフィックもきれいで、上品な感じの脱出で好きです。

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2022-04-11*

These games are so fun.

### 4/5 — 不错

*2022-04-09*

关卡挺顺的，就是方向盘那里居然是简单粗暴的点法哈哈哈哈

### 4/5 — 久々に

*2022-03-03*

又挑戦してみました。
以前つまづいたところで、又つまづき…
変わらず脱出のツボにハマっています。
再トライでも楽しさは変わりません。
こらからも応援してますよー！

### 5/5 — 一如既往

*2022-02-27*

开动小脑筋 语言不通不影响

## Frequently asked questions about Escape game Sun Institute

### Does Escape game Sun Institute have ads?

The app description states that the production of the application is supported by advertisement revenue. However, the provided data indicates `hasAds` is false, suggesting advertisements may not be present during gameplay or are not a primary monetization method.

### What is the gameplay like in Escape game Sun Institute?

Escape game Sun Institute features simple tap-based controls for interaction. Players tap on screen elements to investigate, move using arrow taps, and acquire items. Items can be enlarged, combined, and used to solve mysteries within the laboratory setting.

### Can I play Escape game Sun Institute offline?

The app description does not explicitly mention offline play capabilities. However, escape room games typically do not require a constant internet connection for core gameplay.

### How difficult is Escape game Sun Institute?

The game is described as having a moderate degree of difficulty, designed to allow players to advance crisply through the puzzles.

### What devices does Escape game Sun Institute support?

Escape game Sun Institute is available on iPhone and iPod devices.

### How often is Escape game Sun Institute updated?

The last update for Escape game Sun Institute was on November 8, 2017, with version 1.9. The release date was July 31, 2017, indicating infrequent updates.

### What is the age rating for Escape game Sun Institute?

Escape game Sun Institute has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players.

### What are the key features of Escape game Sun Institute?

Key features include simple tap operation, an auto-save function, volume adjustment, moderate difficulty, and the ability to combine items to solve puzzles. All content is available for free.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.9 — 2017-11-08

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Fixed screen display bug in iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8 Plus.

### 1.8 — 2017-08-06

Fixed a bug that buttons disappear.
I improved the graphics.

### 1.6 — 2017-08-03

Reduced the capacity of the application.

### 1.0 — 2017-07-31

No release notes.

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All apps by Tomoya Tsuruta: https://appshunter.io/developer/576216373

## Related topics

[laboratory game](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/laboratory-game)

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