Crafting is a key game mechanic in both this and the biggest sandbox game of all time, Minecraft. There are some obvious videogame comparisons to make with The Escapists. That's right, I wasn't able to complete the first level of this game before having to review it. Though, I wouldn't know what they're like as I couldn't even escape the first one. The Complete Edition on Switch includes every prison available in the original 2014 release, as well as a few prisons that were originally DLC. You can befriend or make enemies of your fellow inmates, with each playing the role of taskmaster or merchant with every passing day in the slammer being different from the last. Originally released in 2014 but making its way to Nintendo Switch this year, the retro-styled title starts you in a minimum security prison whilst eventually progressing you to a maximum security establishment. If you hadn't worked it out already, The Escapists has you take on the role of a prisoner intent on escape from a prison. My disappointing time with The Escapists was due to many things, but most of all the game lacked conveyance. Once the initial optimism as with any new game subsided, I began getting frustrated and trying to work out why I couldn’t do any better than I was. The Escapists, a prison breakout game from Mouldy Toof Studios and Team17 (creators of the Worms series), managed to do just that. This can be said for many multiplayer games I play, but scarcely can a solely single player game offer this same frustration. Option 'C' - that they might actually just be naturally better - is never an option. Any time I start thinking 'Hey, I'm getting pretty good at this!' a reality check sweeps in once I get steamrolled by a player whose only explanation for being that good is one of two reasons: A. Shocker, huh? If I'm terrible at it, then I start to hate it, even if I once enjoyed it. Nothing infuriates me more than being rubbish at a game. Taming animals takes time and experience to be ready to spend more time and train how to tame animals – trust me, this is part of the DLC is the best part.// Reviews // 23rd Nov 2018 - 4 years ago // By James Bralant The Escapists: Complete Edition Review Some of the additional contents in this DLC are the new jobs, jobs like taming animals, blow up balloon animals, hang carnival posters, and paint faces. One of the additional tasks that are in this DLC is the training to become a performer. Time is still strictly followed and it’s up to you on how to manage your time. There are tons of new activities that were included in this latest DLC. The circus is at risk of having less amount of profit, and helping the circus while you slowly get your way outside the prison is the best idea to escape. As soon as you step inside the prison, the sheriff will give you a tour of the circus, this will give you the idea of where or how to escape. Why forced? Because these bastards will force you to train to become a performer – or a clown. The prison is a circus area filled with the most wanted who want to spend some money and showcase the forced new talents. Welcome to Cirque du Catastrophe – a prison that is part-circus and part-hellhole for prisoners. Now, The Escapists 2 is back with a new DLC – Big Top Breakout. This review is based on a review copy provided by Team17. As a reward, you will earn experience points that will give you an advantage and escape a lot easier next time. You can simply follow tasks or accept certain quests you can get from the other prisoners. Why did I like it? Simple, it will give you the freedom to escape a prison through whatever the game has to offer. I’ve played it with my friends and recommended it to my fellow co-workers. Last year in August, I reviewed The Escapists 2 and gave it a wonderful 9.5.
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