The Escapists 2

Gaming NexusRussell Archey

8.5/10

Although not playing the original, The Escapists 2 is still an enjoyable game, especially if you don't have a lot of time on your hands as it can be played in spurts with how the game and save mechanics work, each day lasting around fifteen minutes.  However, the first prison you play through might take a while to escape if you're not familiar with how the game works.  Though the tutorial level does help out a bit, there were still some things I didn't know about that would have made things a lot easier my first time playing.

GameSpaceWilliam Murphy

8/10

There’s a lot of “downtime” where you’re just waiting for things to happen, but that’s prison. You’re learning the routine of the jail, finding openings, and in the meantime, there are plenty of “quests” for other prisoners you can complete to build up your arsenal and keep yourself busy until you find the perfect opening. And as in life, in The Escapists 2 proves that duct tape can fix anything. If you’ve never played the series, or if you love it, it’s certainly worth th...

With some choice additions to an already great formula, The Escapists 2 is a neat little game which is sure to capture your attention. It does have a rocky start thanks to a sparse tutorial and a steep learning curve, but the sheer amount of possibilities and the inspired open-ended design will have players back for more even after they’ve broken out of every prison. It’s certainly a more thoughtful, methodical game than something like Monaco, but with patience, Mouldy Toof and Team17 will have you feeling like a real master of escape.

COGConnectedAlex Everatt

80/100

There isn’t much in the way of a story for The Escapists 2. For each level, you are brought into a prison, given a quick tour, and then must find a way out. Your escapes are bookended with cute little intro and outro cutscenes, assuming you actually can escape. Make no mistake about it, The Escapists 2 is brutally hard and you’ll need extreme patience and persistence to succeed. In prison, you’ll come across other inmates, guards, guard dogs and civilians (prison employees). Inmates will either offer money for completing favors or they’ll sell contraband to you. The favors could range from bea...

Playstation UniverseNeil Bolt

7.5/10

What The Escapists 2 does do is improve its look, expand your options for escape, and throws in a hilarious multiplayer. What The Escapists 2 does not do is make itself significantly more accessible and forgiving. If that put you off the first time, there’s little to convince you to play the sequel, but for fans, this is a rather pleasant upgrade.

Worth PlayingAndreas Salmen

7/10

Sequel to the sandbox prison-escape game, The Escapists 2 features drop-in/drop-out multiplayer and offers both split-screen and online play for up to four players in both co-op and versus modes.

Nintendo World ReportDavid Lloyd

7/10

The scope is impressive, though, as a large amount of variables make The Escapists 2 a dense, packed game. That all becomes too overwhelming, sadly. It just feels like a niche product that a small group of people that adore the concept are going to sink a ton of hours into while many others just bounce off of it. For an open sandbox game that relies on the user to enjoy the experience utilizing their imagination, the journey to the goal just isn’t enjoyable enough. My hope going in was that I would be spending time coming up with creative ideas to fool guards and bypass security. Instead, wh…

Gamers HeroesJohnny Hurricane

70/100

The Escapists 2 is an good prison break game that could use a few more additions to make it a great one. If you don't like RNG, this isn't for you, but fans of the first one or purveyors of co-op modes will be satisfied with the title.

GameSpewChris McMullen

7/10

Every new prison is a wonder to behold and a challenge to be conquered, the thrill and anticipation of success escalating as you tackle progressively tougher and more varied penitentiaries. It isn’t perfect, and frustration will rear its ugly head from time to time, but for all its quirks, The Escapists 2’s blend of excitement and tension will keep you hooked. Lock yourself away with The Escapists 2 and you won’t regret it.

Video ChumsA.J. Maciejewski

6.8/10

The concept of a video game where your goal is to escape prison is undeniably intriguing. However, does this follow-up to 2015's strategy hit drop the soap? Put on your favourite orange jumpsuit and let's find out.

WCCFtechRosh Kelly

6.5/10

I am not an escapologist. I know, in no uncertain terms, that I couldn’t gracefully escape from a particularly tucked in bed, let alone a high-security prison. But that is where The Escapists 2 comes in. Now, I need not worry about being trapped in a faulty elevator, when I can skillfully plan my perfect escape.

GameTyrant Dean Clark

0/10

The long-awaited sequel to Mouldy Toof Studio's smash hit, The Escapists , is finally here! This time, in The Escapists 2 , you are trapped in a space station that you will have to figure out just how to get out and one question to answer; can you escape? Gameplay There are 10 maps that you