Escape Dead Island

 Xbox 360
Metascore
32

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 12
  3. Negative: 6 out of 12
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  1. EGM
    Nov 18, 2014
    75
    An interesting side-story twist on Deep Silver’s first-person horror franchise, Escape Dead Island takes the franchise’s mythos in some unique new directions, resulting in an entertaining adventure that can be enjoyed by both fans and newcomers alike.
  2. GameCritics
    Dec 1, 2014
    65
    Apart from that absolutely baffling meat grinder at the end, I'd still recommend Escape to fans of the mid-list. 98% of it was an enjoyable spiral into insanity, and the project could certainly stand on its own even without being attached to the Dead Island franchise -- just be ready to slog through that final bit to see how it all wraps up.
  3. 4P.de
    Dec 1, 2014
    55
    The concept actually works. The change of perspective as well as the new art direction build a solid foundation. But under the surface nothing really comes together.
  5. Gamer.nl
    Nov 24, 2014
    55
    Escape Dead Island is an action survival game that catches the eye due to its cel shaded appearance. The lack of a range of weapons and possibilities to level up makes us long for more depth. Only the bizarre story will keep you entertained in this one trick pony.
  6. We Got This Covered
    Dec 30, 2014
    50
    With poor writing, cringeworthy dialogue and mechanics that are merely stolen from other games, it's far from anything to write home about. Still, even with these issues, it manages to be relatively fun and somewhat interesting throughout its six to eight hours.
  7. MondoXbox
    Nov 30, 2014
    50
    Few good ideas and a nice visual presentation quickly make way for a frustrating and repetitive experience and many technical problems.
  8. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Feb 15, 2015
    20
    A poor entry into a solid series that doesn't try to improve the experience or come up with any new ideas. Stick with the past and wait for the future. [Issue#119, p.85]
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  9. Edge Magazine
    Jan 9, 2015
    20
    Escape's one resounding achievement, it seems, is that it has somehow managed to be an even poorer game than Dead Island: Riptide. [Jan 2014, p.116]
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  10. God is a Geek
    Dec 2, 2014
    20
    You really shouldn’t play Escape Dead Island. It isn’t fun, and the only real redeeming feature is that it is technically playable.
  11. Eurogamer
    Nov 27, 2014
    20
    With a dash more ambition, and a lot more technical coherence, at best it would only have been a middling distraction before next year's Dead Island 2. In its current form, the kindest thing would be a short, sharp stab with a screwdriver behind the ear.
  12. Metro GameCentral
    Nov 21, 2014
    20
    Offensively terrible in every way, and yet it seems not through some calculating cynicism on the part of the game makers – but just good old fashioned incompetence.
  13. Game Informer
    Nov 17, 2014
    20
    While playing through Escape Dead Island, I was continually offended that anyone would be asked to pay for this experience. Any number of developmental issues could have caused this train wreck, from budgetary problems or creative crises, and we'll likely never know the whole truth. But as it stands, Escape Dead Island is worth nobody's time.

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#48 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2014
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#17 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2014
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#3 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2014

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User Score
3.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 83 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 83
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 83
  3. Negative: 54 out of 83
  1. C3realkillah
    Nov 19, 2014
    8
    Just beat escape from dead island. It's INSANE. And a total **** The gameplay was pretty good for a budget title as were the cell shadedJust beat escape from dead island. It's INSANE. And a total **** The gameplay was pretty good for a budget title as were the cell shaded graphics. Isn't like other dead island games and is more linear but the main star of the game is insanity. The protagonist cliff's mind cracks and shatters by the end of the game. So much crazy **** will happen he will see things, hallucinate to the point where his environment changes, and more. The sanity sections are the best part of the game and again it's a budget title and the gameplay can be mediocre at times but I really enjoyed it. The insanity based story atleast deserves a rent to be experienced because cliff is absolutely crazy! 8/10 not a must buy and most ppl aren't gonna mess with it but the story and insanity moments could suprise you like they did me… Full Review »
  2. Dunge
    Jan 12, 2015
    10
    Much better than the review make it look. I expected playing some crap and quitting after 15min based on reviews, but ended up completing itMuch better than the review make it look. I expected playing some crap and quitting after 15min based on reviews, but ended up completing it and having a blast doing so. Story is interesting, there's no dead moments, it always keep going and adding new stuff and fckeup events. I would even say presentation of the story is better than the Dead Island game. Gameplay is fast and shooting action is tight. Level design are great.

    Not worth a 10, but I'm balancing for these whining kids who don't know what's good and what's not.    … Full Review »
  3. Zchen92
    Dec 18, 2014
    0
    This Indie, borderland wannabe was the worst game played ever. Due to the fact that i like zombie survival. This game is absolutely slowThis Indie, borderland wannabe was the worst game played ever. Due to the fact that i like zombie survival. This game is absolutely slow paced and frustrating, (allthough i beat it). I was expecting it to be longer and as well as a leveling up kind of stuff like the other dead island series before. All those twist and side stuff inputed in this game was sure just plain stupid. I tried to like it, but the overall experience just got to me. Expecting way more in these new gen era of games. This is a game that i would play on a PS1. Obviously someone didnt do their market research.… Full Review »
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