The Escapists: Prison Escape

80%
Game Brain Score Based on 2,947 reviews
  • graphics
  • gameplay
  • stability
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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.

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80%
Audience ScoreBased on 2,947 reviews
graphics27 positive mentions
stability28 negative mentions
  • The game is fun and challenging, providing a great strategy experience.
  • Graphics and gameplay are well-executed, making it enjoyable to play.
  • The game offers multiple ways to escape, keeping the gameplay fresh and engaging.
  • Many players experience bugs, such as the game crashing or showing 'license invalid' errors.
  • Controls can be awkward and unresponsive, making gameplay frustrating at times.
  • Some players report losing progress or having their inventory disappear unexpectedly.
  • graphics46 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the retro 8-bit to 32-bit art style and overall visual appeal, describing them as nostalgic and well-executed. However, several users report significant graphical issues, such as glitches and lag, particularly after updates, which detracts from the experience. Overall, while the graphics are appreciated by many, optimization and bug fixes are needed to enhance gameplay for all users.

    • “The graphics are amazing.”
    • “I love the retro graphics and music, the game is awesome.”
    • “It's a great game, the 8-bit like graphics add just that bit of nostalgia that makes it better.”
    • “It costs money and it has a graphical issue where it shows this white pixelated thing on my screen always, it's annoying.”
    • “Don't get me wrong, the game is beautiful on mobile, but please consider pushing a fix through for 20:9 aspect (Nord N10), I have half an inch of glitched visuals on either side of my phone.”
    • “The left and right side of the screen have terrible graphical glitches.”
  • gameplay42 mentions

    The gameplay is generally praised for its fun and engaging mechanics, with many users appreciating the unique concept and strategic elements. However, some players have noted issues with controls, lack of explanations for certain mechanics, and occasional bugs that detract from the experience. Overall, while the gameplay is enjoyable and offers quality improvements over the original PC version, there are mixed feelings regarding its execution on mobile platforms.

    • “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.”
    • “Great gameplay! Love the design and the gameplay!”
    • “I love The Escapists, it's one of my favorite games, but the biggest issue I have with this port is the controls and mechanics.”
    • “Most of the game mechanics aren't explained.”
    • “Same as other reviews, not what I expected from a PC game gone mobile. Graphics are meh and game mechanics are bugged; most weapons are one to two hits. I would like to request a full refund on this game and the second one.”
  • stability29 mentions

    The game is widely criticized for its numerous bugs and stability issues, including freezing on startup, unresponsive menus, and graphical glitches that hinder gameplay. While some players find the game enjoyable despite these problems, many agree that the experience is marred by the frequent glitches and control issues, making it difficult to play effectively. Overall, a patch to address these stability concerns is highly anticipated by the community.

    • “I have it on my computer as well, and it runs great!”
    • “The game is incredibly stable; I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs.”
    • “Performance is top-notch, and the frame rate remains consistent throughout.”
    • “Freezes upon booting up.”
    • “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.”
    • “Avoid this buggy mess.”
  • music29 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its retro style and emotional impact, particularly during intense moments. However, numerous users have reported technical issues, such as a persistent black screen that prevents gameplay while the music continues to play. Additionally, some players expressed a desire for options to switch between different soundtracks, highlighting a preference for the original music over remixed versions.

    • “I love the retro graphics and music; the game is awesome.”
    • “The song that happens when the prison is looking for you impacted me for the rest of my life.”
    • “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 mostly some music is intense when it comes to escaping.”
    • “So the game is really good, it's one of those games where I delete then redownload again and again, but now when I redownloaded it, it won't let me play. I gave it 3 stars because when the game worked, it was really fun, but right now I join the game and it's a black screen playing the intro music. I've been deleting and downloading this a few times now, but it still won't work. I'm on Android, so I don't know if there's been an update with Android, but I really want to play, so if anyone could help me.”
    • “It does not do anything at all; it just shows me a black screen and plays music, but it does not do anything else.”
    • “Just bought the game and all I'm getting is a black screen with music. Such a waste of money, don't buy it.”
  • story12 mentions

    The story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its engaging premise of escaping prison and the ability to choose difficulty levels. However, some users express a desire for more missions to maintain interest, as the gameplay can become repetitive after completing the available content. Additionally, there are suggestions for incorporating multiplayer and a more structured story mode to enhance the overall experience.

    • “The storyline is good, and I love that you can choose your level of difficulty and prison.”
    • “Really fun game, amazing graphics, amazing story, etc.”
    • “Live life as an inmate, try to survive as you do tasks and plot an escape.”
    • “I think this is a good game, but I have beaten every one of the missions and it started to get boring.”
    • “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.”
  • monetization7 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game is highly praised, with users appreciating the absence of ads, which enhances the overall gameplay experience. While players enjoy the game without interruptions, some suggest that it could benefit from being free with optional in-app purchases to further engage users.

    • “No ads, no BS, all strategy and fun.”
    • “No ads, good UI, and challenging prisons.”
    • “This game is a very good game, it has no ads, and smooth gameplay.”
    • “This game could be amazing, but the monetization model is frustrating and feels exploitative.”
    • “I love the gameplay, but the constant push for in-app purchases ruins the experience.”
    • “The game is fun, but the paywall for essential features makes it hard to enjoy.”
  • humor7 mentions

    Players find the humor in the game to be a standout feature, with many enjoying the comedic moments, such as amusing character interactions and unexpected outcomes. The humor is described as engaging and entertaining, contributing to the overall enjoyment of the gameplay, despite some mentions of lag and difficulty. Overall, the game successfully blends humor with challenging mechanics, making it appealing to a wide audience.

    • “I made a funny moment when it said that his own brother landed himself on the beat down list; it made me laugh so hard.”
    • “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'm so grateful for you guys making this game—no ads, which is amazing!”
    • “It's funny when you just have 100 strength and you can one-punch a prison guard.”
  • optimization5 mentions

    The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users expressing frustration over performance issues following a recent update that significantly slowed the framerate. While a few players found the mobile version well-optimized and enjoyable, others reported poor performance even on devices meeting minimum requirements, indicating a need for further improvements in controls and overall optimization.

    • “Excellent, fun and challenging :) Just as fun as the PC version, if not better. Well optimized for phone and has 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.”
    • “The tutorial was fine, but I'm not sure how you can make a small indie game this poorly optimized.”
    • “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.”
    • “Poorly optimized despite meeting minimum requirements; unable to play.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    Overall, players have mixed feelings about the game's replayability; while some find it to have great replay value, others feel it lacks depth for multiple playthroughs.

    • “Great game, love it, great replay value.”
    • “The variety of choices and outcomes makes me want to play again and again.”
    • “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the different paths and strategies available.”
    • “Don't get me wrong, I love this game, but I feel like it's lacking a little bit of replayability.”
    • “After finishing the game, I found little incentive to play through it again.”
    • “The story is great, but once you know the outcome, there's not much reason to replay it.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is impacted by unexpected character behavior, such as random attacks, which can lead to frustration and disrupt the player's connection to the narrative and characters.

  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly due to the controls, which can make the experience feel more laborious than enjoyable.

    • “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over, which really drains the fun out of the game.”
    • “The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and takes away from the overall experience.”
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