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The Great Escape

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38%Game Brain Score
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graphics, gameplay
36% User Score Based on 14 reviews
Critic Score 71%Based on 2 reviews

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The Great Escape is a single player casual shooter game. It was developed by XiNFiNiTY Games and was released on January 11, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and negative reviews from players.

The Great Escape is an action-adventure stealth video game based on the 1963 movie of the same name. It was developed by UK-based developer Pivotal Games. The game was released on Xbox, Microsoft Windows and PlayStation 2.

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Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews
music3 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game has a good concept and interesting gameplay mechanics that could be fun if fully developed.
  • Graphics and music are decent for an indie game, providing a visually appealing experience.
  • There is potential for improvement, and some players believe it could become enjoyable with further development.
  • The game is poorly explained, with confusing controls and a lack of clear instructions, leading to frustration.
  • Many players experienced issues with the initial cutscene, which is overly complicated and not intuitive.
  • The game feels unfinished, with numerous bugs, spelling mistakes, and a lack of variety that detracts from the overall experience.
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    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally well-received, especially for an indie title, with users noting that they are visually appealing and the game runs smoothly. However, some players feel that an improved introduction to the gameplay would enhance the overall experience.

    • “The game trailer, music, and graphics are impressive, especially considering that it's just an indie game.”
    • “The graphics seem perfectly fine, and the game runs smoothly; it just needs a bit more information at the beginning or perhaps an easier introduction to the gameplay before the challenges begin.”
    • “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern indie games.”
    • “While the game has a unique art style, the execution leaves much to be desired, resulting in a visually unappealing experience.”
    • “The environments are bland and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the visuals.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has been positively highlighted, with users appreciating its quality and how well it complements the graphics and overall atmosphere, especially for an indie title. The soundtrack enhances the gameplay experience, aligning effectively with the game's main concept.

    • “The music in this game perfectly complements the atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience and immersing you in the world.”
    • “I was blown away by the soundtrack; each track is beautifully composed and fits seamlessly with the gameplay.”
    • “The game's music is not just background noise; it plays a crucial role in setting the mood and driving the narrative forward.”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the game's trailer, music, and graphics, especially given its indie status, highlighting the intriguing main concept of the gameplay. However, there is no detailed feedback on the actual gameplay experience itself.

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The Great Escape is a casual shooter game.

The Great Escape is available on PC, Windows, PlayStation 2, Xbox and others.

The Great Escape was released on January 11, 2016.

The Great Escape was developed by XiNFiNiTY Games.

The Great Escape has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its graphics.

The Great Escape is a single player game.

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