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Escape Goat 2

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92%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
replayability, grinding
94% User Score Based on 345 reviews
Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

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Escape Goat 2 is a single player casual platformer game with a historical theme. It was developed by MagicalTimeBean and was released on March 24, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

Escape 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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gameplay31 positive mentions
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  • Escape Goat 2 features clever puzzles that require a mix of problem-solving and precise timing, making for a satisfying gameplay experience.
  • The game boasts beautiful hand-drawn graphics and a fantastic soundtrack, enhancing the overall atmosphere and enjoyment.
  • The level design is well-crafted, with a good balance of challenge that keeps players engaged without becoming overly frustrating.
  • Some levels rely heavily on trial and error, which can lead to frustration when players know what to do but struggle with execution.
  • The difficulty spikes significantly in the latter half of the game, which may deter some players who prefer a more consistent challenge.
  • Certain puzzles can feel less intuitive, with unclear mechanics that may require players to experiment extensively to find solutions.
  • gameplay
    99 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in Escape Goat 2 is praised for its smooth controls, engaging puzzle mechanics, and the clever integration of new abilities for the mouse companion, which adds depth to the problem-solving experience. Players appreciate the gradual introduction of mechanics that keep the puzzles challenging yet accessible, allowing for a satisfying sense of discovery. While some reviewers noted that certain mechanics felt underutilized or led to frustration, the overall design and variety of puzzles contribute to a compelling and enjoyable gameplay experience.

    • “The gameplay consists of 2D platform jumping while interacting within a single screen environment to create a path to the exit.”
    • “The mechanics are creative and the puzzles are challenging without being impossible.”
    • “The game constantly introduces interesting new mechanics, always letting you learn them on the fly instead of shoving tutorials down your throat.”
    • “It's too short and the gameplay is too cheap to justify it when much greater and cheaper games exist on Steam.”
    • “This one has better graphics, music, some new mechanics, but those same mechanics didn't get enough testing, which turns some puzzles into a frustrating exercise.”
    • “The controls are annoying as ever like the first game, and with the addition of new game mechanics, it gets frustrating a lot!”
  • graphics
    94 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in Escape Goat 2 have received a significant upgrade from the original, transitioning from pixel art to a sharper, hand-drawn aesthetic with improved lighting and animations. While many players appreciate the vibrant visuals and overall presentation, some express nostalgia for the simpler graphics of the first game, noting that the new style can sometimes obscure gameplay clarity. Overall, the game is praised for its charming art style and polished graphics, contributing to an engaging puzzle-platforming experience.

    • “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.”
    • “The aesthetics, graphics, and abilities all work perfectly together.”
    • “Take everything that's great from Escape Goat, upgrade the graphics, and throw in some new ideas and you get Escape Goat 2.”
    • “I miss the old graphics, but other than that, this has all the old mechanics and more.”
    • “Graphically, I miss the more 8-bit look from Escape Goat for the goat and mouse, but the levels with the lighting look great.”
    • “Worse yet, well no not worse, the omission of the level editor is the main offender, but the new graphics aren't really up to snuff.”
  • music
    78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its fantastic quality and atmospheric fit for the gameplay. The soundtrack, often described as catchy and varied, enhances the overall experience and complements the game's art style and puzzle mechanics. Players appreciate the nostalgic and engaging compositions, which contribute significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment.

    • “The soundtrack is fantastic and really adds to the atmosphere of the different sections of the tower, and to the game overall.”
    • “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 music is stellar, the art is gorgeous, and the 'story' is sparse.”
    • “The music is fitting and blends into the background well.”
    • “The music is one reason I couldn't put down the controller.”
    • “The music in the game is also appropriately atmospheric for each zone, and it’s pretty catchy too.”
  • story
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in this puzzle platformer is light and abstract, centering around a goat on a quest to rescue sheep souls while navigating a tower and interacting with various characters. While some players found the narrative intriguing with its mysterious elements, many noted that it is not a focal point of the game, often overshadowed by the challenging puzzles and gameplay. Overall, the story serves more as a backdrop to the gameplay rather than a central feature, appealing primarily to those who enjoy the whimsical context rather than a deep narrative.

    • “The story is rather abstract - you're a goat with a mouse in a tower rescuing sheep souls and talking with the dead animals that built said tower as you continue on to escape it.”
    • “It has a story going but it's very light, pretty cool how it's told through talking to the various characters but you can just ignore it and just play the game.”
    • “Although I didn’t expect much story, mysterious sheep one-liners and intrigue through the game made me start wondering about a story.”
    • “Not much story-wise.”
    • “If you came for a story, don't bother; this is just puzzles with about as much plot as the old Doom games.”
    • “The story is still not really a thing, but it's not important.”
  • atmosphere
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its fantastic soundtrack and atmospheric art, which enhance the overall experience and fit well with the various environments. Players appreciate the quaint and immersive qualities of the game, noting that the music complements the puzzle rooms effectively, despite some feeling it occasionally clashes with the visuals. Overall, the combination of engaging puzzles, beautiful sprite art, and fitting music creates a captivating atmosphere that enhances replayability.

    • “The OST is fantastic and really adds to the atmosphere of the different sections of the tower, and to the game overall.”
    • “Amazing puzzle game with amazing atmosphere and music.”
    • “The music in the game is also appropriately atmospheric for each zone, and it’s pretty catchy too.”
    • “The soundtrack, while I liked it and is probably what I enjoyed most in the game, felt at odds with the environments and atmosphere of the puzzle rooms.”
    • “The overall atmosphere was lacking, making it hard to immerse myself in the game world.”
    • “I expected a more engaging atmosphere, but it felt flat and uninspired throughout my playthrough.”
  • replayability
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers significant replayability through its level map, hidden rooms, and achievements, alongside a level editor and workshop support that allow players to create and share custom levels. This feature promises potentially infinite replayability, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “The level map is very useful, and the hidden rooms and achievements add significant replayability value to the game.”
    • “There is a level editor and workshop support that can enhance replayability.”
    • “In addition, a level editor will be added post-launch, allowing you to create and share your own levels for potentially infinite replayability.”
    • “There is a level editor and workshop support that can add some replayability.”
    • “Extreme replayability.”
    • “What kind of replayability does the game offer?”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players recommend using a controller for optimal performance, suggesting that it enhances the overall gaming experience.

    • “Playing with a controller significantly enhances performance.”
    • “The optimization in this game allows for smooth gameplay and quick response times.”
    • “I appreciate how the game runs efficiently on lower-end hardware without sacrificing quality.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find that the grinding in the game is manageable and enjoyable in the first half, as it allows for skill development. However, the latter half becomes tedious, detracting from the overall experience.

    • “The first half of the game doesn't really require much skill to deal with, and it feels great to figure out, but the latter half of the game is far more tedious than interesting.”
    • “It keeps you from getting bored and doesn’t feel incredibly tedious.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its stability, being described as tight and well-crafted, in stark contrast to other titles that are considered buggy and unfinished.

  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players note that while the base levels of the game are accessible and not overly challenging, the optional harder levels provide an opportunity for deeper emotional engagement, allowing players to choose their own level of investment in the game's narrative and challenges.

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Escape Goat 2 is a casual platformer game with historical theme.

Escape Goat 2 is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Mac OS, PlayStation 4 and others.

Escape Goat 2 was released on March 24, 2014.

Escape Goat 2 was developed by MagicalTimeBean.

Escape Goat 2 has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its replayability.

Escape Goat 2 is a single player game.

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