Escape Goat 2
- March 23, 2014
- MagicalTimeBean
Escape Goat 2 is pure brain candy
Get on SteamEscape Goat 2 is a puzzle platformer where you guide a goat and a mouse through dangerous levels, using teamwork and clever mechanics to solve puzzles and escape. The game features new abilities, more complex puzzles, and a variety of environments compared to the original. With plenty of secrets to uncover and challenges to overcome, Escape Goat 2 offers a brain-teasing experience for fans of the genre.
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- Escape Goat 2 features improved graphics and sound design, enhancing the overall experience compared to its predecessor.
- The game offers a variety of clever puzzles and mechanics that challenge players' problem-solving skills and reflexes.
- It includes a level editor and additional content, providing players with opportunities for creativity and extended gameplay.
- Some players find the difficulty spike in later levels to be frustrating, making it feel less enjoyable.
- The removal of the level editor from the first game has disappointed some fans, as it limited community engagement and creativity.
- Certain puzzles can feel overly reliant on trial and error, leading to moments of frustration rather than satisfaction.
- graphics80 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The graphics in "Escape Goat 2" have received significant upgrades from the original, featuring improved dynamic lighting and a more polished art style that some players find visually appealing. However, opinions are mixed, with some expressing nostalgia for the original pixelated graphics and feeling that the new style lacks personality. Overall, while the visuals are generally praised for their quality, there are critiques regarding clarity and performance issues on lower settings.
“The graphics are gorgeous, the soundtrack is fantastic - especially love the lair of toragos track - and the levels are at the perfect level of challenge.”
“Graphically, it has new dynamic lighting which wasn't present in the first game, which is a nice touch.”
“The graphics are way better than the first, moving from pixel graphics to fancy drawn graphics and neat little idle animations.”
“Graphically, I miss the more 8-bit look from Escape Goat for the goat and mouse, but the levels with the lighting look great.”
“Graphically, it 'looks' better I guess, but the game feels like it has less personality.”
“This game chugs even at the lowest graphics setting, and is setting my fan on fire.”
- music68 mentions
- 76 % positive mentions
- 19 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The music in "Escape Goat 2" has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its high quality and engaging atmosphere, often likening it to classic 90's synth tracks reminiscent of Amiga soundtracks. Ian Stocker's compositions are highlighted as a standout feature, enhancing the overall experience of the game and contributing to its fun and immersive puzzle-solving environment. Overall, the soundtrack is described as beautiful and memorable, making it a significant aspect of the game's appeal.
“Escape Goat 2 continues the goat action with totally new graphics and much more insane puzzle solving to be had, and it includes more of the stellar music from Ian Stocker, much like the previous game.”
“The graphics are gorgeous, the soundtrack is fantastic - especially love the 'Lair of Toragos' track - and the levels are at the perfect level of challenge.”
“Beautifully crafted scenarios, and musical masterpieces; I could not stop playing it until I got 100%.”
“I feel the developers must have had some inspiration from the Amiga, especially the music which just sounds so much like Amiga trackers.”
“Mmmm, the proper evolution of Solomon's Key style puzzle gameplay with a Castlevania-quality soundtrack.”
“The music is one reason I couldn't put down the controller.”
- gameplay54 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Escape Goat 2 builds upon its predecessor with a mix of familiar and new mechanics, offering a variety of unique puzzles and platforming challenges that keep each level feeling fresh. While the game introduces some new abilities, they are not always fully utilized, and the controls can be frustrating at times. Overall, the game is praised for its engaging mechanics, excellent pacing, and high-quality music, making it a satisfying experience for puzzle-platforming fans.
“If you do, then you are in for a treat of a game with unique puzzles and mechanics.”
“Satisfying domino effect style puzzles and great platforming mechanics.”
“The suite of mechanics, which are steadily drip-fed throughout the game, provide scope for truly surprising puzzles with solutions that might well make you giggle and clap your hands when you figure them out.”
“There are some new mechanics here, but not a lot, and a lot of the new mechanics go underutilized.”
“The controls are annoying as ever like the first game and with the addition of new game mechanics, it gets frustrating, a lot!”
“There's some fresh ideas with the old mechanics, but not enough.”
- story18 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The story in the game is minimal and not a focal point, serving primarily as a backdrop for the engaging puzzles. While some players find the narrative charming, it is sparse and not essential to the experience, making it less appealing for those seeking a strong plot. Overall, the game is more about clever gameplay and artistic presentation than a compelling storyline.
“The sequel is a love story to the first game.”
“The music is stellar, the art is gorgeous, and the story is sparse.”
“Great game, clever puzzles with loads of additional content after the main storyline.”
“The story is still not really a thing, but it's not important.”
“If you came for a story, don't bother; this is just puzzles with about as much plot as the old Doom games.”
“If you haven't played the first, then I'd really recommend just moving onto this one, since there's nothing much to miss on the story.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its captivating atmosphere, enhanced by stunning pixel art and an engaging musical score. Reviewers highlight the combination of atmospheric visuals and sound, which complements the puzzle mechanics and adds to the overall immersive experience. The inclusion of new twists in gameplay further enhances replayability while maintaining the original's aesthetic charm.
“Atmospheric art and music, with the same type of puzzles as Escape Goat - but with new twists to increase the replayability.”
“The original had pixel-perfect, atmospheric, and gorgeous sprite art.”
“Amazing puzzle game with an incredible atmosphere and music.”
