The Escapists

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 21
  3. Negative: 1 out of 21
  1. NZGamer
    Jun 10, 2015
    80
    A daring idea that is pulled off brilliantly and beautifully for hours of prison breaking fun.
  2. Metro GameCentral
    May 31, 2015
    80
    A wonderful throwback to ’80s style British gaming, that has much to teach modern titles in terms of player freedom and open world design.
  3. Pelit (Finland)
    Sep 9, 2015
    79
    The Escapists is an amusing prison break simulation, which can get frustrating when you have no idea what to craft next. [Sept 2015]
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  5. 4P.de
    Jun 8, 2015
    77
    Like its PC or One siblings this is an escape simulator that is not without flaw. And it can be quite frustrating. But it also is very rewarding once you get the hang of it.
  6. CGMagazine
    Jun 11, 2015
    75
    If you’re looking for a very different, very open ended, very “freeing” game about jail breaks, The Escapists will appeal to the experimenter and escape artist in you. It’s not going to hold your hand when it comes to enacting a brilliant escape from jail, but if you’re willing to watch, plan and be patient it’s a very rewarding—if demanding—game.
  7. LaPS4
    Jun 4, 2015
    75
    The wide range of items and possibilities make us think of this indie has one of the best indies so far this year. So, if you want some fresh air among all those triple A games, check this game, since it could just amaze you.
  8. GamingTrend
    Jun 3, 2015
    75
    The Escapists is an entertaining open-ended puzzler that delivers plenty of challenge for those possessing the patience to overcome it.
  9. PlayStation Universe
    Jun 2, 2015
    75
    The Escapists is a neat throwback to U.K. gaming’s formative years in terms of the gameplay structure and silly humour. It may well be a daunting and often frustrating prospect for those less familiar with that era, but there is scope for many hours of joy for anyone who is.

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User Score
6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 36 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 36
  3. Negative: 8 out of 36
  1. claytastic
    Feb 5, 2016
    8
    2015 was a year filled with retro top-down games, most of which were fantastic. In fact, one of them was the first game I played last year:2015 was a year filled with retro top-down games, most of which were fantastic. In fact, one of them was the first game I played last year: The Escapists. A really good Earthbound-style jailbreak game that I spent so much time in. I spent so much of time figuring out the layout of the prisons, looking at my options for escape, and for some reason kidnapping other inmates. Despite the weird things I did in this game, I had no shame about any of them. I got to see all of the things this game had to offer, and it was a lot.… Full Review »
  2. bveracka
    Jun 17, 2015
    8
    The Escapists is a fun and addictive game, but it's a game for fans of stealth and tactical games. Don't be fooled by the old-school design;The Escapists is a fun and addictive game, but it's a game for fans of stealth and tactical games. Don't be fooled by the old-school design; the AI is great, there's an intuitive crafting system, and every move you make has a consequence. Whether it's getting caught fighting or simply saying the wrong thing to the wrong guy; every decision adds to your story. The crafting system is extensive and involved, and an in-game crafting manual would've been helpful (there's crafting guides online though) but it's rewarding and utilizes logic. Although I didn't beat the game yet, I've played through enough of it to get the gist; it's a great little game, and although $20 might seem like a lot for this, but I would definitely recommend it if you enjoy games that require strategy & patience.… Full Review »
  3. Hipek
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    Nostalgia for this game...
    Soundtrack and graphics retro but also cery good

    Great mechanice and it's thinking over ecape
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