Escapists 2: Pocket Breakout

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"Escapists 2: Pocket Breakout" is a sandbox strategy game where you play as a prisoner trying to escape from 13 different handpicked prisons. Craft tools, attend role call, and train your mind and body to aid in your escape, while avoiding detection from guards. The revamped combat system and local multiplayer option add even more depth to this hilariously thrilling prison simulation experience.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,359 reviews

graphics43 positive mentions

stability33 negative mentions

Incredible game with fun gameplay and strategic elements.
Great graphics and smooth controls, making it enjoyable on mobile.
Offers a variety of ways to escape, keeping the gameplay fresh and engaging.

The game is plagued with bugs, including freezing and crashing during loading screens.
Multiplayer is limited to local connections, preventing online play with friends from afar.
Many players experience issues with save data not being retained, leading to frustration.

graphics
57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
20%
5%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their improvement over the previous installment, showcasing a unique art style that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the attention to detail and the blend of retro and modern aesthetics, although some express a desire for better graphics on mobile compared to the PC version. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's immersive gameplay and strategic depth.
- “Amazing game and the graphics are incredible.”
- “Love the graphics and the attention to detail with all of the interactions and tasks.”
- “Even better than the last one, perfect controls and graphics.”
- “The graphics are worse and the crafting is different in a bad way.”
- “Not like the original; the layouts down to the graphics aren't like the first Escapist.”
- “Nothing like the first at all, very confusing / weird art style.”
gameplay
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
25%
6%
The gameplay is generally praised for its well-thought-out mechanics, offering a balanced mix of challenge and enjoyment across unique environments. While many players appreciate the controls and strategic elements, some express frustration with bugs, limited multiplayer options, and a desire for more content. Overall, the game is considered fun and engaging, though improvements in online play and stability are frequently mentioned.
- “The game's various prisons are all unique and offer a good variety of environments to explore and escape from, which keeps the gameplay fresh and interesting.”
- “The levels make you try to think outside the box and the art, graphics, mechanics, everything is just great.”
- “Amazing gameplay! I've been waiting for ages.”
- “The dropping mechanic is unforgivable.”
- “Unplayable due to freezing, during loading screens, during gameplay, only after a few minutes.”
- “Was looking more for a prison sim with breakout mechanics rather than an escape sim with some prison mechanics.”
stability
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
94%
The stability of the game has received significant criticism, with many users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and issues with loading screens, particularly on mobile devices. While some players enjoy the gameplay, the persistent bugs and glitches, including corrupted data and problems with multiplayer connectivity, detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game is seen as fun but in dire need of stability improvements to enhance playability.
- “I have the first Escapists game and it runs great.”
- “It's an amazing game. I have a piece of junk phone and it runs great.”
- “Buggy sometimes my game just freezes, the audio just mutes for no reason, the leaderboards don't even work, and not to mention the tons of content that you miss out on if you play this version.”
- “The game freezes during the loading process.”
- “I can never get past the loading screen and the game freezes.”
story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
61%
17%
The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its engaging narrative and cinematic feel, particularly in the context of escaping prison. However, some users express frustration with the quest system, citing unclear objectives and the risk of losing items during fetch quests. Overall, while the story is compelling, the execution of quests can detract from the experience.
- “It's a full-on movie with a different path of the story, and I like part 2 because it has more options. I rate this a 5 star.”
- “I love the graphics and the story.”
- “I love the pixel characters and the whole story of escaping prison.”
- “With a weird storyline.”
- “Controls are difficult, tracking storylines is impossible.”
- “Hard to play; also, Robinson's quests are impossible.”
humor
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
93%
7%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it both hilarious and entertaining, especially when playing with friends. The quirky situations, funny depictions of prison life, and unexpected glitches contribute to a lighthearted experience that keeps players engaged and laughing. Overall, the game's comedic elements are a standout feature, making it a fun choice for those looking for a humorous gaming experience.
- “Amazing all round, the controls are easy to grasp, great concept, very unique locations, humorous depiction of life as an inmate.”
- “This game will keep you occupied for weeks with multiple different ways to escape each prison (and the names of each are kinda funny), and local co-op!”
- “The things you do are crazy and so random, it's funny and fun! 😆😆😆”
optimization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
23%
33%
Overall, optimization feedback is mixed; while some users report significant lag issues and performance drops, particularly in crowded areas, others praise the game's smooth performance on higher-end devices and the improvements made in the mobile port. The 30fps cap is seen as beneficial for battery life, but touch controls are noted as needing further optimization. Users are calling for updates to address performance concerns and enhance the overall experience.
- “One of the best PC to mobile ports of a game I've ever played; they improved the UI, movement, and performance from the previous entry.”
- “The 30fps cap is ideal for mobile gaming for better battery performance!”
- “Runs smoothly on higher-end smartphones.”
- “This bug happens every so often; when all the prisoners and the guards come to the same room, it impacts the game's performance. In the craft menu, you have to use the d-pads or left stick to highlight the item you can craft and the level required.”
- “Touch screen controls are not optimized.”
- “Please update, we need a new update DLC and improved performance.”
monetization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game is praised for its monetization model, as it offers a complete experience without ads or in-app purchases, which many players find refreshing and enjoyable. Users appreciate the absence of microtransactions, labeling it as a rare find in today's gaming landscape, and consider it worth the price for its engaging gameplay. Overall, the monetization approach contributes positively to the game's reception.
- “Amazing! No ads and no in-app purchases; it's perfect. Keep up the good work! ❤️”
- “No ads.”
- “It's pretty fun and definitely worth the money if this is the type of game you're into. If not, you could always refund.”
- “Just a cash grab”
- “The rare app with good gameplay, and not full of microtransactions and ads.”
- “You get the whole experience without ads or in-app purchases.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Users appreciate the game's music and sound design, highlighting it as a positive aspect. However, many report significant loading issues that cause the game to freeze, resulting in the music playing without the game progressing.
- “I love the sounds, music, and the gameplay as well.”
- “The game takes forever to load to the main screen, and when you click on the jail to start the game, it starts loading, then it freezes and starts playing the game music while the game is still frozen.”
- “The game won't load properly when I start a new game; you can only see the loading screen while the background music plays.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the game enjoyable and challenging, noting that it features numerous brain-intensive activities that contribute to a grinding experience.
- “The game is enjoyable and challenging, but it's filled with tedious grinding activities.”
- “I found myself stuck in a loop of repetitive tasks that made the experience feel more like a chore than fun.”
- “The constant need to grind for resources really detracted from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users find the game enjoyable and highly replayable, indicating that it offers engaging content that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “It's fun and highly replayable.”
- “The game offers endless possibilities, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
- “With multiple endings and diverse character choices, I find myself coming back for more.”

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