The Escapist

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The Escapist is a single player action game. It was developed by Backstab Games and was released on September 15, 2014. It received negative reviews from players.

A base of 2D platformer with extra spicy bouncing, in a mix of 48 heavily trapped levels, sided with 3 badass bosses. There's also tasty upgrades to avoid choking. Best served hardcore, enjoy!

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12%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

music3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a fast-paced experience with a variety of levels that keeps gameplay feeling fresh.
Once players get accustomed to the controls, the game can be rewarding and enjoyable, providing a sense of accomplishment after completing challenging levels.
The music has a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic platformers, adding a nice touch to the overall experience.

The controls are poorly designed, leading to frustrating gameplay with imprecise movements and unreliable mechanics.
Level design is bland and lacks creativity, making the game feel monotonous and uninspired.
The game features numerous instant-death traps that can lead to excessive frustration, especially with the lack of a health system.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized as an intriguing puzzle experience with a clever mechanic, offering good value for money, particularly for budget-conscious players seeking a solid $1 per hour gameplay ratio.
- “Intriguing puzzle game with a nifty mechanic.”
- “Reviewed from the perspective of a dad on a budget, here is my gameplay review and continue reading for more.”
- “For me, a Steam game on a budget has to have a ratio of $1 per hour of gameplay or better.”
- “I think it’s more than enough gameplay for a game like this.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is largely criticized for its absence, with many reviewers noting that it lacks depth and narrative engagement. The primary focus appears to be on gameplay mechanics, specifically the goal of escaping with loot, rather than developing a compelling storyline.
- “The story doesn't exist.”
- “There doesn’t seem to be much of a story here, but the goal is to escape with as much loot as you can, hence the title.”
- “It’s obviously an entirely different story if a character can’t be upgraded and is already at its best.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some users finding the art style mediocre and the 3D models poorly integrated into the 2D landscape. While the visuals are not the game's main focus, they play a role in immersion, which some players feel is lacking.
- “Now, the game is definitely not just about the graphics, but they do help to immerse players into the experience.”
- “The rest of the audiovisuals are also rather underwhelming.”
- “Now, the game is definitely not just about the graphics, but they do help to immerse players into a game.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music has received mixed reviews, with some users finding it boring and grating, while others appreciate its nostalgic chiptune style reminiscent of classic platformers like Mario and Sonic, albeit with a heist-themed twist.
- “The music reminded me of old school platformers, like Mario and Sonic, but mixed with a heist theme.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly captures the essence of adventure, making every moment feel epic and engaging.”
- “I love how the music evolves with the gameplay, enhancing the atmosphere and keeping me immersed in the experience.”
- “The music is boring, grating chiptune crap.”
- “The music reminded me of old school platformers, again like Mario and Sonic, but mixed with some sort of heist theme.”