The Escapists will have even more to show as time goes on, according to the developer, which is currently working on a free standalone application that will allow you to create and share your own prisons. You might not want to live in one of The Escapists' prisons, but you will definitely enjoy the visit.
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Aside from always wanting to plan an elaborate heist, part of me has sometimes fantasized about staging a high-stakes prison break.The location is hostile and highly protected and it would take a great deal of time, cunning, and planning to escape from...
The premise of The Escapists is a simple one – escape from a prison. There's no plot that explains that your character was convicted for a crime he didn't commit. Nor are the guards and warden made out to be the villains of the piece. Other than a stats...
The Escapists implores you to dig deep for your strategy, but it doesn't offer enough excitement along the way. The concept is sound; I just wish I had more fun. I like the idea of The Escapists better than the game it actually is.
It won't be for everyone, especially those who are unwilling to meet the game halfway and learn through trial and error, but those who welcome its open-ended challenge will find that a long stretch inside proves surprisingly enjoyable.
The Escapists will have even more to show as time goes on, according to the developer, which is currently working on a free standalone application that will allow you to create and share your own prisons. You might not want to live in one of The Escapists' prisons, but you will definitely enjoy the visit.
"Welcome to Shawshank." Well not really, but it's hard not to be reminded of the classic film when you boot up The Escapists. A visual throwback to the RPGs of the 8 and 16-bit eras, you play a freshly incarcerated prisoner on a mission to escape. The...
While The Escapists on the Xbox One may not be the most definitive version of the title, it’s still a soundly optimized and immensely original gaming experience that stands out from the crowd in the One’s digital library.
The Escapists may look cute and lightweight, but it’s a surprisingly deep sandbox RPG that punishes sloppiness and where players have a multitude of options in how they go about crafting their escape. Its learning curve is steep and hints are few and far between, but hey, that’s life on the inside for you.
The Escapist è un gioco originale: non appartiene a un genere definito, eppure riesce a mescolare elementi tipici degli RPG e dei titoli gestionali, arricchendo il tutto con minigiochi e una liberà d'azione sempre presente. Il gioco premia la strategia...
In The Escapists geht es ab in den Knast. Ihr seid einer von vielen Häftlingen in einem Gefängnis. Warum ihr dort gelandet seid, wisst ihr nicht. Es geht nur darum zu überleben und schnell wieder rauszukommen. Seit Donnerstag ist der Titel in der Early...