Escape Academy

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Mixed or average reviews- based on 15 Ratings

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  • Summary: You've just arrived at Escape Academy, a school where promising students train to become the ultimate Escape Room Master. Play over a dozen masterfully hand crafted rooms, designed by experienced experts in the field of REAL LIFE escape rooms. Experience the entirety of Escape Academy aloneYou've just arrived at Escape Academy, a school where promising students train to become the ultimate Escape Room Master. Play over a dozen masterfully hand crafted rooms, designed by experienced experts in the field of REAL LIFE escape rooms. Experience the entirety of Escape Academy alone in single player OR through two player co-operative play. Available in local or online splitscreen. Explore the campus of Escape Academy and get to know the faculty, a colorful cast of characters, each an expert in the art of Escape. And some with secrets yet to be uncovered... … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. COGconnected
    Jul 26, 2022
    89
    Escape Academy is a wholesome, family-friendly adventure film come to life. The bright colors and blocky shapes lend to the idea of Saturday morning cartoon fun. The puzzles are clever, often requiring the player to pause for a moment and take it in before spotting the solution. Some segments can be difficult for players, but Escape Academy offers a useful Help button to keep things moving. The game has an intriguing – if campy – narrative and cast of characters who make the experience a joy to play. The timer for each room is generous but applies the right amount of pressure to keep you moving. Escape Academy easily earns an A on the final.
  2. CGMagazine
    Jul 13, 2022
    85
    Escape Academy is a family-friendly puzzle game that will give you hours of fun at a very reasonable price point.
  3. Screen Rant
    Jul 13, 2022
    80
    Escape Academy has a really strong foundation and some great puzzles that provide a huge sense of accomplishment, making it a wonderful game for those looking to challenge their brains.
  4. EGM
    Jul 13, 2022
    80
    Escape Academy is an exceptionally well designed puzzle game, if not a flawlessly executed one. Developer Coin Crew Games has replicated the creativity and fine-tuned challenge of the best real-world escape rooms while amping up the fantasy and stakes in a way only video games can. But the studio’s inexperience rears its head when it comes to polish, with stiff console controls being the most obvious knock on an otherwise great experience.
  5. TheXboxHub
    Jul 15, 2022
    80
    The puzzles can verge on the sublime, and the prospect of a season pass and new escape rooms makes us slobber with anticipation. We could arch an eyebrow at the story and controls, but ultimately it’s hard to escape just how clever Escape Academy is.
  6. Xbox Tavern
    Aug 15, 2022
    80
    We cleared all of the rooms in roughly 5 hours over a couple of nights, and we had a blast doing so. The lack of replayability aside, there’s a lot to enjoy within Escape Academy. Each room feels different enough, even when all we’re doing is finding another four digit number or word, and the fluffy tale underpinning the affair is easy enough to just sit back and enjoy without too much thought. Launching into Game Pass was a great choice, hopefully exposing it to more players, and whether you play it alone or in co-op, this is a great way to spend an evening or two.
  7. Edge Magazine
    Aug 11, 2022
    60
    There are only a few truly transcendent puzzles on offer. [Issue#375, p.120]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. VoltrenXytech
    Nov 21, 2022
    8
    i really loved the puzzles, and the story of the game really got me, i didn't really see the twist coming, though ill admit i was pretty dumb,i really loved the puzzles, and the story of the game really got me, i didn't really see the twist coming, though ill admit i was pretty dumb, i needed to look up a guide for the final level, but it was still really good… Expand
  2. Conquis7ador
    Jan 19, 2023
    8
    Fun game to play with a friend. Controls were fine for me. Last level was tough but they offer you hints if you get stuck. I played it throughFun game to play with a friend. Controls were fine for me. Last level was tough but they offer you hints if you get stuck. I played it through Xbox Game Pass.… Expand
  4. SuperPanda91
    Jul 19, 2022
    8
    Control horrible, con mucho lag y mareante. Si no estás acostumbrado a los videojuegos lo pasarás mal. Aparte de eso los puzzles estánControl horrible, con mucho lag y mareante. Si no estás acostumbrado a los videojuegos lo pasarás mal. Aparte de eso los puzzles están bastante bien, se parecen mucho a las escape room normales con muchos candaditos, llaves, etc.… Expand
  5. the-mighty-ant
    Jul 25, 2022
    8
    Great little game. Fun puzzles, enjoyable story, difficulty pitched just right.

    Few little niggles: had to turn down controller    Great little game. Fun puzzles, enjoyable story, difficulty pitched just right.

    Few little niggles: had to turn down controller sensitivity, then it was fine. Hint button (X) is easily pressed by accident, which lowers your score - should need confirmation. Can't see mission ratings in chapter select. Two achievements are bugged for some (get all B+ or A+ scores).

    Regardless really enjoyed it. About 5-6 hours. 8/10    … Expand
  6. royalguy07
    Jul 18, 2022
    7
    Beat playing couch co-op with my girlfriend. Had a lot of fun, we have done at least a dozen irl escape rooms so it was up our alley. The gameBeat playing couch co-op with my girlfriend. Had a lot of fun, we have done at least a dozen irl escape rooms so it was up our alley. The game itself is pretty weak and the controls are awful on console. The story and setting are basic but fun enough.… Expand
  7. JDConspirator
    Dec 3, 2022
    7
    A solid puzzle game with good head-scratchers and a compelling setup, though it settles into a groove that doesn't surprise in any way.
  8. Hanover
    Jul 17, 2022
    0
    Completely unplayable. Horrible controller lag that causes lurching in movement almost made us sick. Do not buy this until they patch it orCompletely unplayable. Horrible controller lag that causes lurching in movement almost made us sick. Do not buy this until they patch it or pick another platform.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#57 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2022
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#68 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2022

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