X
- T
- Team17
- T
- Team17
- T
- Team17
- T
- Team17
The Escapists: Complete Edition
Released On: Sep 25, 2018
67
6.0
All Platforms
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 15 Critic Reviews
67
27% Positive
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
67% Mixed
10 Reviews
10 Reviews
7% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 15 Critic Reviews
67
27% Positive
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
67% Mixed
10 Reviews
10 Reviews
7% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Filled with humor, cuddly visuals and some surprising depth, The Escapists: Complete Edition is a big game in a tiny little package. You might feel like a real prisoner at times trying to survive its grueling difficulty, but its charm and reasonable price help to make this stint in the big-house a surprisingly fun experience.
The Escapists: Complete Edition looks crisp and beautiful on the Nintendo Switch. The pixelated prisoners and officers have never looked better, as as with any game rereleased on Nintendo’s handheld hybrid, the ability to play on the go is a massive boon.
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 14 User Ratings
6.0
43% Positive
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
29% Mixed
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
29% Negative
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 14 User Ratings
6.0
43% Positive
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
29% Mixed
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
29% Negative
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
This is a clever little game. I bought it on sale for $2 and found it to be very enjoyable.
Report
Nintendo Switch
Fun for a minute or but once that new sneaker smell wears off there's limited replay ability
Report
Nintendo Switch
Overall, this is a classic puzzle and strategy game with a wealth of content to keep the prison escapes interesting. While it does need some improvements to make it truly great, I’d still recommend fans of the genre to give it a spin and see if they have what it takes to be an escapist.
While it is great to see the most complete edition of the original game hit the Switch, there are some areas this port could’ve been worked on to make it the best version of the game. Even if touch support isn’t added, the performance issues need addressing.
While it may seem like a strange decision releasing the original Escapists game after the sequel, there is still plenty of fun to be had here. Some elements such as the crafting made being in virtual prison pretty punishing, but piecing together how you’re going to break out and what you need to do can be enjoyable as you make your way to freedom.
The Escapists is a cute, challenging, and potentially rewarding sandbox game that refuses to hold your hand. Releasing it after the much more refined sequel doesn't prove flattering, however. If you've played The Escapists 2, the original will feel like a notable step back. If you haven't played The Escapists 2, that's the game you should go for.
Undoubtedly, there has been enjoyment had by enough people to warrant a Switch release, but the time and patience to do the simplest things without external help was just not for me. The few humorous lines of dialogue spouted by the guards and fellow inmates did little to put a shine over my miserable time with The Escapists.
I couldn't enjoy this game. This was not fun at all and I regret this purchase.
Report
Nintendo Switch
This is an exceptionally difficult game. Too difficult.
Has a bit of old school charm in the graphics, and a really good concept (use what you can find around an environment to escape).
But there is almost no guidance on how to combine items successfully and then use them (so I assume that anyone who makes progress is researching tips from other players all the time). The process of getting the items and keeping a hold of them without being discovered is painfully slow. And invariably you get into an unwanted fight with someone and lose everything.
There are save game bugs which mean you lose the tips and tasks you were working on which takes even more of a shine off.
Not recommended.
Report
Nintendo Switch
The original was fine and super difficult but that was how it was meant to be
This version is only difficult due to a huge amount of bugs making the 3rd prison unplayable due to getting sent to solitary for nothing and in the same prison there are random tiles inside that sniper can still shoot you at... EVEN THOUGH YOU'RE INSIDE!
Would not recommend at all if you want to play the 1st escapists play the original or mobile which for some reason doesn't have these problems even though it's just a downgraded console port
Report
Nintendo Switch
Summary The Escapists: Complete Edition brings you the whole original Escapists experience including all DLC packs as well as Fhurst Peak which is exclusive to Nintendo Switch. The Escapists is an award winning prison break simulation that provides players the opportunity of experiencing a light-hearted insight into everyday prison life. Master ...
Rated T
for Teen
Platforms:
- Nintendo Switch
Initial Release Date: Sep 25, 2018
Developer:
- Mouldy Toof Studios
Publisher: Team17
Genres:
