The Artful Escape

 Xbox Series X
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 81 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 57 out of 81
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 81
  3. Negative: 10 out of 81

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  1. Chiyou
    Sep 19, 2021
    6
    Although I really enjoyed the messaging and I absolutely loved the visuals it ended up being a mediocre experience for me because of the non existent gameplay. I appreciate that this is more broadly accessible but it brought me as a gamer absolutely no challenge. The visuals dazzled me but the gameplay was move right until you get to a simon says mini-game. Performance also wasn't great, IAlthough I really enjoyed the messaging and I absolutely loved the visuals it ended up being a mediocre experience for me because of the non existent gameplay. I appreciate that this is more broadly accessible but it brought me as a gamer absolutely no challenge. The visuals dazzled me but the gameplay was move right until you get to a simon says mini-game. Performance also wasn't great, I was running it on a Xbox Series X which shouldn't have any problems but I was encountering constant frame drops. That all being said I don't think this game was specifically made for me but I appreciate it exists for people who find games too challenging or are looking for inspiration to be who they really want to be.… Expand
  2. SuperkenGaming
    Nov 8, 2021
    7
    The Artful escape
    The power of music!
    The artful escape is a linear nearl 4 hour long narrative adventure, you’re the nephew of a legendary musician trying to find yourself, and a night before a big gig youre abducted by aliens.. This is a game about finding yourself as an artist.. youll go through these beautiful locations just rifting on your guitar, eventually getting to a boss    The Artful escape
    The power of music!
    The artful escape is a linear nearl 4 hour long narrative adventure, you’re the nephew of a legendary musician trying to find yourself, and a night before a big gig youre abducted by aliens..
    This is a game about finding yourself as an artist.. youll go through these beautiful locations just rifting on your guitar, eventually getting to a boss battle that will have you playing a simon says like mini game.. then its off to the next area..
    This game is again beautiful, I was so impressed with the visuls nd I loved sliding down hills and the platforming here, the story however I was kinda bored of after a while, wasn’t one that really clicked with me so I didn’t care how it turned out all that much..
    But I still had this eautiful world to pull me through..
    Gameplay wise this was my favorite aspect, it was fun putting on a little rock show for these aliens before sliding through some caves.. but if this doesn’t sound like a story that intrigues you, the gameplay isn’t enough on its own to justify a playthrough..
    Overall The Artful escape is a good game..
    Not one Ill think about much going forward, but at the same time has the potential to be one of someone elses favorite games of the year,
    I give The Artful Escape
    a 7/10    … Expand
  3. Ademali
    Sep 13, 2021
    6
    لعبة بلاتفورمينج بسيطة من حيث الجيم بلاي،القصة جيدة عموما،أكثر ماشدني للعبة هو عالمها الجميل جدا بألوان رائعة وتوجه فني خرافي
  4. Stan_Osbourne
    Jul 3, 2022
    6
    At first, the first third of the game evoked only positive feelings in me. Very beautiful visual, everything is atmospheric. A good soundtrack is here too, and even the plot seemed to be interesting - knowing oneself in an artistic inner journey. But after going through the game to the end, a slight residue of disappointment remained.

    The most important thing is, of course, the almost    At first, the first third of the game evoked only positive feelings in me. Very beautiful visual, everything is atmospheric. A good soundtrack is here too, and even the plot seemed to be interesting - knowing oneself in an artistic inner journey. But after going through the game to the end, a slight residue of disappointment remained.

    The most important thing is, of course, the almost complete lack of gameplay. In fact, it's a very dull walking simulator that for some reason chose a 2D platformer as its shape, and added more visual novel elements that also do not work, because our choices in the dialogue wheel do not affect anything. The platforming itself is very weak and boring - there is no challenge for the player. The whole essence of an artistic escape into oneself is overcoming a creative crisis and a very hard struggle. And according to the plot - we are simply the best because we are the best .... and that's it, the end.

    I do not recommend buying, except through a Game Pass subscription to try. Glory to Ukraine!    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#24 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2021
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#27 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2021

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. CD-Action
    Jan 19, 2022
    60
    The idea behind The Artful Escape is great, the art style is breathtaking, while the story about coming of age, teenage insecurities and meeting expectations is told brilliantly. Unfortunately, all that doesn’t count for much when a music game has an awful score, guitar shredding quickly becomes boring and the whole thing is basic to a fault. [12/2021, p.77]
  2. GameGrin
    Oct 13, 2021
    75
    The Artful Escape is a great visual-novel and a rock and roll dream. It is one of the best looking games I’ve played with an equally interesting narrative. However, the severe lack of interactiveness really drags down the game.
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  3. Edge Magazine
    Oct 9, 2021
    70
    For players who find themselves similarly unsure of their own identities, it could well resonate long after the amps and stage lights have been switched off. [Issue#364, p.116]
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