The Escapists

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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

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  1. ShawnDTD
    Feb 18, 2015
    8
    A fun game with some cool mechanics. Definitely some small bugs but those can be worked out in a small patch.
    Very repayable, a few levels that offer an array of challenges, based on situational, realistic difficulty, nothing artificial.
  2. Underpants158
    Mar 11, 2015
    8
    What is this game?!: You are a prisoner and you have to craft items, hoard contraband, and devise a plan to escape.

    Pros: -The game does not hold your hand. You need to figure out how to escape on your own and you also need to figure out what you will need to complete your plan and where you'll hide those items while you bid your time. -Sims-esque as you have a routine of eating,    What is this game?!: You are a prisoner and you have to craft items, hoard contraband, and devise a plan to escape.

    Pros:
    -The game does not hold your hand. You need to figure out how to escape on your own and you also need to figure out what you will need to complete your plan and where you'll hide those items while you bid your time.
    -Sims-esque as you have a routine of eating, showering, working out, reading, working, spending money, all while coming up with a master plan behind the guards backs.
    -Money management, crafting, and limited resources help build tension as you pray your plan works. Some of the most satisfying moments to be had in gaming is seeing your plans come to fruition and finally escaping.
    -Inmates say funny little one liners as they walk by. I got a few chuckles and one hardy laugh out of it.

    Cons:
    -Graphics could bother some. It didn't bother me stylistically however I did feel more eye strain than normal.
    -Realistically if you want to save time and frustration you should consult a wiki for all the items you can craft. Collecting blueprints in game and randomly trying to mash items together to see what fits takes too long and wastes valuable resources. Some crafted items also don't seem very realistic. Did you know paper mache and ink will build you a fake wall? I did not.
    -While it is cool to be able to name all your prisonmates and guards I think it would be a lot cooler if your inmate pals had any real personality and background.

    Conclusion: A game with a great premise and a good execution that I pray is harbinger for a bigger better sequel with a great premise and an even greater execution.    … Expand
  3. 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 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    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!    … Expand
  4. 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 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    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    … Expand
  5. Fandan
    Oct 9, 2015
    10
    Escaping the prisons involves so much planning, time juggling, and tension, exactly what a prison break game needs!

    The people complaining about not liking the pixel graphics below, do they buy games without looking at screenshots?
  6. ShadowVoid
    Feb 24, 2015
    10
    This game is AMAZING its unique as there is not many prison break games
    lots of items plenty of prisons to offer a challenge

    also ALOT of future updates like multiplayer prison editor more prisons and more items!

    Get it I recommend it to everyone!
  7. Neuyasha
    Mar 11, 2015
    9
    This game was different than your regular break out games. Slight minecraft feel, survival and pixel graphics are a plus to me. Every mission is to get out as quickly as possible while making allies and maybe pissing off a few guards. The best part of the game is taking everyone's clothes.

    9/10 would steal everyone's clothes again
  8. TheSpongeSir
    Mar 31, 2015
    10
    An incredibly intriguing game with a great replay value. The mechanics and idea of the game is remarkable, with great game-play and great challenges. What's there not to like?
  9. Dinixovergover
    May 24, 2015
    10
    I played this game and I was amazed with the in-game freedom. A friend wanted me to play it and I was not sure if I want too, but I love it. My prefered Game.
  10. p_t_c_
    Oct 10, 2015
    8
    Great game with some flaws. Overall a great experience, a little overpriced and maybe a bit stale at times but it has a great idea with a great crafting system. One major problem, ITS NOT ON MAC
  11. GreenPufferFish
    Jan 12, 2021
    8
    fun and origanal game worth the money available on epic and steam it was free on epic for some time
  12. DAMONPROGAMES
    Dec 21, 2021
    8
    this game is so much fun i had i while a love prison themed games (or something like that) good and orginal gameplay and i love pixel graphics.

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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. Riot Pixels
    Jun 15, 2015
    40
    By removing all the appealing elements of prison stories (colorful characters, daring escape plans as well as dangers and hardships of incarceration), the developers turned this virtual prison into its real-life equivalent — a punishment.
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  2. 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.
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  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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