The Artful Escape

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  • Summary: On the eve of his first performance, Francis Vendetti struggles with the legacy of a dead folk legend and the cosmic wanderings of his own imagination.

    In an attempt to escape the musical legacy of his uncle, a teenage guitar prodigy embarks on a psychedelic journey to inspire his new stage    On the eve of his first performance, Francis Vendetti struggles with the legacy of a dead folk legend and the cosmic wanderings of his own imagination.

    In an attempt to escape the musical legacy of his uncle, a teenage guitar prodigy embarks on a psychedelic journey to inspire his new stage persona, searching for who he isn't in an adventure spanning stolen opera houses, melodic alien landscapes, and the impossible depths of the Cosmic Extraordinary.    … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. PlayStation Universe
    Jan 25, 2022
    90
    The Artful Escape takes you on a trip with Francis into the cosmos, marrying music and visuals into a beautiful gameplay experience. Small things pop up a time or two, but absolutely nothing keeps The Artful Escape from being entertainment brilliance. Place this among the top indie titles on the PlayStation platform.
  2. SpazioGames
    Feb 8, 2022
    84
    The Artful Escape is unique and plays like a little shiny gem.
  3. PLAY
    Mar 7, 2022
    80
    Francis’ journey from doubt-filled zero to confident rock hero is still a lot of fun and masterfully told, thanks in part to great voice acting including some Hollywood A-listers. It’s a feast for the ears and eyes, and contains genuinely funny dialogue and exceptional creativity, making us want to forgive its flaws. Art and music lovers should definitely go on this journey like no other, there’s much to see. [Issue#12, p.75]
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  4. Push Square
    Jan 25, 2022
    70
    There are huge stretches in between these fights that will leave you wanting for something other than walking to the right. This is somewhat remedied by the “shred” button, where you can play your guitar as you walk everywhere, but fun as that may be, it’s ultimately not a sufficient replacement for proper gameplay. The adventure does ultimately end up being a worthwhile one, with interesting characters, an incredible art style, and great music. But if there were more to the gameplay, the game – and its world – could have offered so much more.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. Melodiceyes
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Everything is beautiful in this game
    You will pass times without playing while admiring the wonderful colors and designs
    It was a very nice experience
  2. Mad_Mok
    Jul 10, 2022
    10
    If bought the PS Plus Premium and I am glad. This was a free game I would have never played had I not. There are only two ways to see thisIf bought the PS Plus Premium and I am glad. This was a free game I would have never played had I not. There are only two ways to see this game a true love/hate thing. If you enjoy the simple ride, incredible sights and sound (Power Metal?), and a quirky story then this is for you. If you do not, then don't play it.… Expand
  4. SercanKesen
    Jul 16, 2022
    10
    Gördüğüm en renkli yolculuk. Müzik severler kesinlikle deneyimlemeli diye düşünüyorum.
  5. alexdim00
    Jul 3, 2022
    8
    Very atmospheric scenery, so art...ful! Nice musical content with an ok story.
  6. Ruzaky
    Mar 19, 2023
    8
    Short and sweet. Imagination fly with this one into the stratosphere and back to the earth. Need to play one of these once in a while toShort and sweet. Imagination fly with this one into the stratosphere and back to the earth. Need to play one of these once in a while to remind myself why i love videogames.… Expand
  7. GretchenGrinch4
    Aug 14, 2022
    8
    i was pleasantly surprised by this one. tried it since it was free with plus extra. had a decent story but i loved the graphic style. a goodi was pleasantly surprised by this one. tried it since it was free with plus extra. had a decent story but i loved the graphic style. a good game to relax to after a hard week of zombie killing. about a 4 hour game, so easily playable in a night. not overly difficult either.… Expand
  8. Steyraus
    Jul 9, 2022
    1
    Cal arts fluoro vomit.. Game is dull and litered with woke messaging and Californian puss.

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