![]() Whether it was finally getting my hands on enough contraband items to craft what I needed to clear the last wall or an item that will keep my escape hidden for longer, it could all come crashing down when an inmate with an issue with you tries to beat the crap out of you every time the group has time together. ![]() The most frustrating issue I had with this game was when I had everything on the verge of being ready. ![]() Some will take it as part of the game, but the game would’ve benefitted from a much better tutorial system or even a light narrative in my opinion. This leads to lots of guesswork and accidental breaking of rules that aren’t properly explained. Initially, you’re plonked into a new prison with just enough instructions to scrape by. Your enjoyment of the puzzle elements combined with the prison ‘sandbox’ will also depend on if you’re willing to put up with all the rules and restrictions that come with prison living. You’ve worked out the holes in security, worked out how to move your contraband around and built up the tools to bust out.Īt its core, The Escapists is a puzzle game and the reward is your freedom and the uneasy feeling that you’ve just let a convicted criminal out into the world and you’re the only one who knows they’re on the loose. When it all starts to fall in place is when the game is at its best. The more obstacles each prison adds means even more time poking and prodding the system before you can get down to busting out. Nothing like having to wait another whole day in the game to wash that dirty prison uniform you stole. When days are productive it feels good, but when things don’t go to plan the game can feel a bit slow as you have to wait to go through the cycle to get back to where you need to. As the days went on I got used to the patterns, building up a routine as I tried to sneak in some exploring and raiding others cells. Most escapes will take several days at least. ![]()
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