The Escapists

 PC
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
  1. Gameplanet
    Feb 12, 2015
    90
    The Escapists is a break out success for Mouldy Toof studios. A must-play for indie gaming fans with a little patience.
  2. GamesBeat
    Feb 10, 2015
    90
    A dynamic, fun, and challenging experience in a unique setting. The simple presentation belies the complexity and variety of gameplay. Gamers looking for a cerebral puzzler with a high replay value would be well-advised to check it out. You’d be hard-pressed to find a more enjoyable prison experience.
  3. Games Master UK
    Apr 11, 2015
    82
    Fiendish and dependent on your own crafting legwork, this is time you'll never regret doing. [Apr 2015, p.76]
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  5. Hooked Gamers
    Feb 11, 2015
    80
    If you’re not afraid of a little experimentation, then it would be a crime to not check out The Escapists.
  6. GameSpot
    Feb 10, 2015
    80
    Despite its foibles, The Escapists is a gratifying game that provides dozens of hours of entertainment. Planning an escape and watching it unfold is endlessly satisfying, and a successful breakout leaves you feeling jubilant.
  7. GameWatcher
    Feb 10, 2015
    80
    I’m pretty sure this won’t appeal to a lot of people. It can be bone-crushingly hard at times and difficult to get into. But by giving you the tools to craft your own escape and leaving you alone to sort it out, The Escapists is one of those classic hands-off games that encourages you to create your own story and incredible moments.
  8. TheSixthAxis
    Feb 10, 2015
    80
    If you enjoy crafting and planning, while potentially starting a riot, then The Escapists could be the game you’re looking for.
  9. IGN
    Feb 13, 2015
    76
    It’s a clever game that’s not afraid to be challenging, and a very enjoyable puzzle if you don’t mind it also being a touch vague, often repetitive, and happy to quickly get as hard as figuring out an actual prison break.
  10. Cheat Code Central
    Feb 11, 2015
    76
    Otherwise it is an experience full of variety due to the complexity of each prison, and a challenge to escape that demands your time and instills pressure.
  11. Gamer.nl
    Jun 13, 2015
    75
    Ironically enough this prison game convinces with its freedom. Every element is present for a satisfying escape. It does take some patience though.
  12. SpazioGames
    Feb 19, 2015
    75
    A good and almost unique mix of puzzle-game, management and RPG, with solid mechanics and a big sense of freedom, but at the same time a bit too much repetitive in the long run.
  13. Multiplayer.it
    Feb 19, 2015
    75
    The Escapists brings an amazing idea into a good game, which will be surely enjoyed by people who want to feel the thrill of the escape. But boredom is lurking, and frustration could be around the corner.
  14. Meristation
    Feb 10, 2015
    75
    An intriguing strategy game. Learn the patterns, plan your escape and execute it. Nice difficulty curve and a good variety of options make a really clever game.

Awards & Rankings

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User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 125 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 67 out of 125
  2. Mixed: 31 out of 125
  3. Negative: 27 out of 125
  1. The-idiots114
    Feb 13, 2015
    9
    Very good prison escaping game.

    Pros: Its open ended you can escape how you want Replay value is super high Is sound track is nice    Very good prison escaping game.

    Pros: Its open ended you can escape how you want
    Replay value is super high
    Is sound track is nice
    Graphics are 8bit and charming
    Gameplay is fun but repetitive
    It had a great Early access.

    Active devs: The devs stuck in for the entire early access and still plan on more content after the game is out

    cons: it gets repetitive sometimes

    VERDICT: thats why my score for the escapists is a 9.5/10 its amazing, its fun, and the devs are very nice    … Full Review »
  2. Gandpug
    Feb 16, 2015
    9
    This game is one of those games that get's your mind thinking......
    "So how should I escape?.... this way..... or this way.......
    it's a    This game is one of those games that get's your mind thinking......
    "So how should I escape?.... this way..... or this way.......
    it's a great challenge to try and build up all the items you need to make your escape and head home...... and the best part is that there is like 6 prisons which get harder and they change all the time.....

    Like I said before, this game get's your mind thinking of how to do this and how to do that....... nowadays you would never find a prison escape game like this.......

    Pros:
    Great Concept
    Brilliant Gameplay
    LOADS OF ITEMS TO USE AND ESCAPE WITH!
    The AI is really good
    Nice 8bit graphics
    Groovy Soundtrack
    Friendly Developers and Community on Steam
    Alot of stuff already on the game and coming to the game
    And just a brilliant and awesome game overall

    Cons:
    Does get a bit repetitive
    YOU NEED ALOT OF PATIENCE (which I do have) but seriously.... you will need as much patience as you can.

    I've had this game since December and i've put in about 31 hours and yes you may think of that's like nothing... well while your playing you will probably only play the game for about 3-4 hours daily or 1 every two days..... but TOTALLY WORTH IT!    … Full Review »
  3. Acidsoe
    Feb 28, 2015
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. This Game is very bad indeed, the concept is great and all but if you don't actually TRY to develop the game like is should be well then screw it. this game is repetitive, horrible art style its retro/pixelated and you know what I wonder about the art style and the game? well this, the amount of effort needed to make a pix-elated art style is poor, so what about the game it self? well its repetitive, has no tutorial (even though u can just go to the wiki) and the game is poorly thought of, like there needs to be MORE ways to escape a prison, more items, MORE bug fixes and add new mechanics to the game. until then I'm not considering to tell people to play this "Game".

    Besides when you try to escape through the vents at night sometimes it just shows up with "They noticed you left your cell and flushed you out", Why cant that actually be a thing instead of a box with text telling you this with a button "Okay", Seriously.

    During roll call you can just go there and leave in a instant without them knowing, because of this if they say you need a cell search you can just go over to you're cell and grab your illegal items, then they don't search you're cell at all.

    and now you're putting up a dlc for 99 cents AKA $1, why not just put it up there for free because people that own the game are just waiting for more content to be added, because of there poor efforts.

    What a bout selling things? you can buy but not sell?

    Whys the game $17 ... there is honestly no legit answer.    … Full Review »
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