The Great Escape

About

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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

38%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

music3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game has a great concept for an endless runner, reminiscent of classic titles.
The graphics and music are decent for an indie game, showing potential.
There is hope that the game could be fun once it is completed and improved.

The controls are counterintuitive and poorly explained, leading to frustration.
The game starts with an overly complicated and unnecessary interactive cutscene that is not well communicated.
There are numerous spelling mistakes and mistranslations, indicating a lack of polish.

graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally well-received, especially for an indie title, with users noting that they are visually appealing and run 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 dying starts.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish you'd expect from a modern game.”
- “While the art style has potential, the execution is poor, making everything look bland and unappealing.”
- “The character models are poorly designed, and the environments lack detail, which detracts from the overall experience.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has been positively highlighted, with many users praising 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 every moment of gameplay.”
- “I was blown away by the soundtrack; it’s catchy and fits the theme of the game beautifully.”
- “The blend of music and visuals creates an immersive experience that keeps you engaged throughout.”