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 clever and challenging puzzles that require both problem-solving skills and precise platforming, making it a satisfying experience.
- The game boasts beautiful graphics and a fantastic soundtrack, enhancing the overall atmosphere and enjoyment.
- The introduction of new mechanics, such as the mouse's abilities, adds depth to the gameplay and keeps the experience fresh and engaging.
- Some levels can be frustratingly difficult, relying heavily on trial and error, which may lead to moments of annoyance for players.
- The game lacks a level editor at launch, which was a beloved feature in the first game, limiting community-created content.
- Certain puzzles may feel cheap or unclear, with switches that don't indicate their effects, leading to confusion and unnecessary restarts.
- gameplay98 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Escape Goat 2 is praised for its engaging and challenging puzzles, which build on the mechanics of the original game while introducing new abilities and elements that enhance the experience. Players appreciate the smooth controls, creative level design, and the clever integration of the mouse character, which adds depth to the puzzle-solving process. While some reviewers noted that certain mechanics felt underutilized or led to frustration, the overall consensus is that the game offers a satisfying blend of platforming and problem-solving that keeps players invested.
“Responsive controls, plenty of interesting mechanics, and the puzzles get just hard enough to make you feel the perfect amount of stupid.”
“The gameplay consists of 2D platform jumping while interacting within a single screen environment to create a path to the exit.”
“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.”
“There are some new mechanics here, but not a lot, and a lot of the new mechanics go underutilized.”
“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.”
- graphics93 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
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.”
“Gorgeous graphics, a catchy, enchanting and varied soundtrack and the best puzzles I've played since Portal 2!”
“I miss the pixel graphics of the original; this game's cartoony aesthetic betrays the difficulty I had completing it.”
“Graphically, I miss the more 8-bit look from Escape Goat for the goat and mouse, but the levels with the lighting look great.”
“This game chugs even at the lowest graphics setting, and is setting my fan on fire.”
- music75 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its high quality, atmospheric fit, and catchy melodies that enhance the overall experience. Composed by Ian Stocker, the soundtrack is noted for its retro charm and ability to complement the game's visuals and puzzle mechanics effectively. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's engaging atmosphere and enjoyment.
“The music is fantastic all the way around.”
“The soundtrack is great too; I didn't find any of the tracks to be repetitive and didn't feel the need to use my own music while playing the game.”
“Gorgeous graphics, a catchy, enchanting and varied soundtrack and the best puzzles I've played since Portal 2!”
“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.”
- story25 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The story in the game is minimal and often abstract, revolving around a goat on a quest to rescue sheep souls while navigating a tower and interacting with ghostly characters. While some players found the light narrative and quirky one-liners intriguing, many noted that the focus is primarily on puzzles rather than a deep storyline. Overall, the narrative serves more as a backdrop to the gameplay, with little emphasis on plot development.
“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.”
“The story is richer (especially for a puzzle game), the gameplay is a lot more varied, and the puzzles offer even more profound 'ah ha!' moments than the first game.”
“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.”
- atmosphere9 mentions
- 89 % positive mentions
- -22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised, with users highlighting the fantastic original soundtrack that enhances the experience across different sections. The art style is described as atmospheric and visually appealing, contributing to the overall charm of the game. While some note a slight disconnect between the music and certain environments, the overall consensus is that the combination of art and sound creates a captivating and immersive atmosphere.
“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 it is probably what I enjoyed most in the game, just felt at odds with the environments and atmosphere of the puzzle rooms.”
“The overall atmosphere felt disjointed, lacking a cohesive theme that could immerse players in the game world.”
“Despite some interesting visuals, the atmosphere was often bland and failed to evoke any real sense of tension or excitement.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
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?”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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.
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players recommend using a controller for optimal performance, suggesting that it enhances the overall gaming experience.
“Playing with a controller significantly enhances performance.”
“The game runs smoothly with optimized settings, providing a seamless experience.”
“Customization options allow players to fine-tune their gameplay for maximum efficiency.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players note that the game's emotional impact is somewhat diluted by its design, as the base levels are relatively easy and optional, allowing completion without engaging with the more challenging content that may evoke stronger feelings.
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect to be engaging and not overly tedious, helping to maintain their interest in the game.
