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The Escapists – reviews and rating

The Escapists has an average rating of 67% based on 3 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics have slightly different opinions – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (4/5), the worst by Game Informer (6/10). The game was released on March 1, 2015 for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, Android, macOS, Linux, Nintendo Switch and Xbox 360. Metacritic score is 71, players on RAWG rate the game 69%.

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What critics praise
„While The Escapists on the Xbox One may not be the most definitive version of the title, it’s still a soundly optimized and immensely original gaming experience that stands out from the crowd in the One’s digital librar…“
What critics criticize
„Escaping from prison isn't an easy feat, but it also isn't very fun in The Escapists.“

Game info

Release date
Mar 1, 2015
Platforms
PCPlayStation 4Xbox OneiOSAndroidmacOSLinuxNintendo SwitchXbox 360
Genres
AdventureActionRPGPuzzleStrategySimulationIndie
Developer
Mouldy Toof Studios
Publisher
Team17
Average playtime
4 h
Reviews count
3

FAQ

What is the rating of The Escapists?

The Escapists has an average rating of 67% based on 3 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics have slightly different opinions – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (4/5), the worst by Game Informer (6/10).

When was The Escapists released?

The Escapists was released on March 1, 2015.

What platforms is The Escapists available on?

The Escapists is available for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, Android, macOS, Linux, Nintendo Switch and Xbox 360.

How long does it take to beat The Escapists?

Players on RAWG spend on average 4 hours playing The Escapists.

Is The Escapists worth playing?

Mostly yes. The Escapists has an average rating of 67% – it is a good game, but with some flaws.

What games are similar to The Escapists?

Games similar to The Escapists are for example Overcooked, Narita Boy, Lego City Undercover, Call of Duty: Ghosts and MXGP: The Official Motocross Videogame.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Slightly different opinions

Spread of ratings
20 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 9,4
Best rating
4/5 HardcoreGamer
Worst rating
6/10 Game Informer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #337 of 717 games released in 2015 better than 52 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language3 reviews 67%
  • Foreign critics3 reviews 78%
  • MetacriticMetascore 71%
  • Players (RAWG)113 votes 69%

Local critics rate the game lower by 12 %.

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 4 %
  • Recommended 50 %
  • Meh 37 %
  • Skip 8 %

113 votes · RAWG

Reviews

4/5
HardcoreGamer Feb 9, 2015
While The Escapists on the Xbox One may not be the most definitive version of the title, it’s still a soundly optimized and immensely original gaming experience that stands out from the crowd in the One’s digital library. Unlike anything you’ll ever play, The Escapists is among the most thoroughly and thoughtfully designed simulation RPGs. In an era where gamers continue to cry for a departure from...

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