The Escapists: Prison Escape

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The Escapists: Prison Escape is a casual game with outstanding gameplay, ingenious visuals, and plenty of humor. As the title suggests, the objective is to craft and breakout to freedom, but beware of the numerous bugs that may hinder your escape plans. This uniquely addictive game will keep you entertained for hours.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

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

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 7,067 reviews

graphics61 positive mentions

stability60 negative mentions

graphics
101 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
34%
6%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the retro 8-bit and pixelated art style that evokes nostalgia. However, several users report graphical issues, such as glitches and performance drops, particularly after updates, which detracts from the overall experience. While some praise the visuals as amazing and fitting for mobile, others express disappointment with the optimization and occasional graphical bugs.
- “The upgraded graphics don't disappoint even in comparison to the more modern TE2's graphics.”
- “I love the retro graphics and music; the game is awesome.”
- “The graphics are amazing.”
- “It costs money and it has a graphical issue where it shows this white pixelated thing on my screen always, it's annoying.”
- “The left and right side of the screen have terrible graphical glitches.”
- “Game used to be very very fun but it's incredibly laggy and I cannot change the graphics settings so I'm guessing it's just broken now, sad.”
gameplay
92 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
66%
30%
3%
Overall, the gameplay is widely praised for its fun mechanics, easy controls, and engaging design, reminiscent of classic games. While many players appreciate the quality of life improvements and strategic elements, some have noted issues with unexplainable mechanics, occasional bugs, and control difficulties. Despite these drawbacks, the game is considered a solid mobile experience without intrusive microtransactions, offering good value for its price.
- “The gameplay itself is amazing, and the graphics make me feel like I'm playing a classic bit-type game.”
- “The gameplay is pretty fun and includes quality of life improvements the original PC version needed.”
- “I highly recommend buying this because for $6.50 or less if it's on sale, you can get countless hours of gameplay and I already have.”
- “Most of the game mechanics aren't explained.”
- “Half of the mechanics are cut off, too easy.”
- “The controls are weird; I love the gameplay, but the controls made it hard for me to continue playing.”
music
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
88%
5%
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and creativity, with many players enjoying the retro graphics and soundtracks that enhance the overall experience. However, numerous users report technical issues, particularly a persistent black screen that prevents gameplay while still allowing the music to play. Some players express a desire for options to switch between different versions of the soundtrack, indicating a strong appreciation for the game's audio elements despite the frustrations with its functionality.
- “I love the retro graphics and music; the game is awesome.”
- “Known to me as the most creative and beautiful game I have come across, especially because of the music. Usually, the little characters are adorable to me, and some music is intense when it comes to escaping.”
- “I kinda dislike the Xbox version because it changes everything (in terms of look/textures, and the music). By the way, I do like the way you guys did a remix of the soundtrack; that was very well done.”
- “I can't even play because it keeps showing a black screen when I start the game up and only music plays.”
- “Just bought the game and all I'm getting is a black screen with music. Such a waste of money, don't buy it.”
- “When I open the game, there is a black screen but the game is open and I can hear the music.”
stability
62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The game is frequently reported as being very buggy, with numerous glitches affecting gameplay, controls, and user interface, making it frustrating for many players. While some users enjoy the game and find it fun, the overall consensus is that stability issues significantly detract from the experience, with calls for patches to address these problems.
- “I have it on my computer as well, and it runs great!”
- “The game itself is great, but after resting for the night or loading up a new day, it wouldn't let me access the journal or crafting at all. In my personal opinion, the game is too buggy to be played, but it would definitely be better if a patch came out fixing this and a few other issues I am unaware of.”
- “These glitches are distracting and make it unplayable.”
- “Avoid this buggy mess.”
story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
54%
12%
The story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its humor and engaging premise of escaping prison while navigating life as an inmate. However, some users express a desire for more missions to prevent boredom after completing the existing ones, and there are technical issues reported, such as game crashes during critical moments. Overall, the narrative is considered a strong aspect of the game, complemented by good graphics and depth, though some players wish for additional features like multiplayer and more structured missions.
- “The storyline is pretty funny!”
- “Really fun game, amazing graphics, amazing story, etc.”
- “It is a good classic game about escaping prison with a little story.”
- “I say the game is pretty good and stuff, but the only problem is when you get to the final prison in the story mode. When I'm about to leave the prison, my game crashes. Also, I got very bored. Is there any way I could get a refund?”
- “However, I think it should have a multiplayer and a story mode.”
- “It's not GTA; it has missions that you have to complete or you fail. I suggest that the creator should have missions that you have to complete or you are screwed.”
humor
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding the storyline and character interactions particularly amusing. Many enjoy the comedic elements of gameplay, such as the absurdity of overpowering guards and the silly antics of characters, which contribute to an overall fun experience. Despite some mentions of lag, the humor remains a standout feature that enhances the enjoyment of the game.
- “This is so amazing and funny! I love it! It's probably age-rated 10 and up. Really fun! I already escaped every level; it's really hard, but no problems or bugs so far. Really awesome game! I am so grateful for you guys making this game. No ads, which is amazing!”
- “Good game! I like just beating people up in front of the guards, so the guards knock them out. It's funny! Great game! Edit: The guards are very stupid, making it an easy game.”
- “A very funny adventure game.”
monetization
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
12%
18%
The game is praised for its lack of ads, providing a seamless and enjoyable experience for players. While many users appreciate the ad-free environment, there are suggestions for incorporating in-app purchases to enhance the game's monetization strategy. Overall, the absence of ads is a significant positive aspect, but some players feel that adding optional purchases could improve the game's accessibility and longevity.
- “No ads, good UI, and challenging prisons.”
- “It is amazing and I love it; no ads, no problem. It is the most fun I've had in a couple of years.”
- “This game is a very good game; it has no ads and smooth gameplay.”
- “It is rubbish; it doesn't work, is very slow, and before you can even play it, you have to go through 10 ads.”
- “Best game ever, but it needs to be free with in-app purchases.”
- “Add in-app purchases and I will rate this app 5 stars.”
optimization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
45%
36%
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many users expressing frustration over performance issues, particularly after the last update that significantly slowed frame rates. While some players found the game well-optimized for mobile devices, others reported problems with controls and screen responsiveness, leading to a less enjoyable experience. Improvements in optimization and control responsiveness are needed to enhance gameplay for all users.
- “Excellent, fun and challenging :) just as fun as the PC version, if not better. Well optimized for phone and good controls.”
- “I would rate 5 stars if the controls are fixed. The joystick needs to follow where I press, and the controls are sluggish and need optimization.”
- “Optimization should come first though, as this last update slowed the framerate a lot. Reducing graphics should solve the problem, as this game ran so smoothly before the last update.”
- “Responsive controls give me memories of my childhood, but I'm only giving it 3 stars for the fact that it isn't optimized for a tablet screen, as part of the text cuts out.”
- “Poorly optimized despite meeting minimum requirements; unable to play.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
Overall, players express a mix of opinions on replayability; while many highlight the game's strong replay value, some feel it could benefit from additional elements to enhance replayability.
- “Great game, love it, great replay value.”
- “Amazing replayability.”
- “Don't get me wrong, I love this game, but I feel like it's lacking a little bit of replayability.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is mixed, with players expressing frustration over unexpected character behavior, such as random attacks, which detracts from their overall experience. Despite this, the game is still regarded positively, indicating a strong emotional investment in the gameplay.
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly due to the controls, which can hinder the overall experience.