- Publisher: iam8bit , Skybound Games
- Release Date: Jul 14, 2022
- Also On: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One
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Jul 26, 2022Escape Academy is a wholesome, family-friendly adventure film come to life. The bright colors and blocky shapes lend to the idea of Saturday morning cartoon fun. The puzzles are clever, often requiring the player to pause for a moment and take it in before spotting the solution. Some segments can be difficult for players, but Escape Academy offers a useful Help button to keep things moving. The game has an intriguing – if campy – narrative and cast of characters who make the experience a joy to play. The timer for each room is generous but applies the right amount of pressure to keep you moving. Escape Academy easily earns an A on the final.
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Jul 13, 2022Escape Academy is a family-friendly puzzle game that will give you hours of fun at a very reasonable price point.
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Aug 15, 2022We cleared all of the rooms in roughly 5 hours over a couple of nights, and we had a blast doing so. The lack of replayability aside, there’s a lot to enjoy within Escape Academy. Each room feels different enough, even when all we’re doing is finding another four digit number or word, and the fluffy tale underpinning the affair is easy enough to just sit back and enjoy without too much thought. Launching into Game Pass was a great choice, hopefully exposing it to more players, and whether you play it alone or in co-op, this is a great way to spend an evening or two.
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Jul 15, 2022My gaming chum and I had a blast working through the intricate puzzle-filled stages of Escape Academy and I'm sure you will, too.
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Jul 15, 2022The puzzles can verge on the sublime, and the prospect of a season pass and new escape rooms makes us slobber with anticipation. We could arch an eyebrow at the story and controls, but ultimately it’s hard to escape just how clever Escape Academy is.
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Jul 13, 2022Escape Academy has a really strong foundation and some great puzzles that provide a huge sense of accomplishment, making it a wonderful game for those looking to challenge their brains.
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Jul 13, 2022Escape Academy is an exceptionally well designed puzzle game, if not a flawlessly executed one. Developer Coin Crew Games has replicated the creativity and fine-tuned challenge of the best real-world escape rooms while amping up the fantasy and stakes in a way only video games can. But the studio’s inexperience rears its head when it comes to polish, with stiff console controls being the most obvious knock on an otherwise great experience.
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Jul 13, 2022Escape Academy is still one of the best cooperative gaming experiences I've had this year and a great start for both Coin Crew Games and new publisher iam8bit.
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Edge MagazineAug 11, 2022There are only a few truly transcendent puzzles on offer. [Issue#375, p.120]
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 9 out of 16
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Mixed: 5 out of 16
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Negative: 2 out of 16
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