The WhatsNext verdict
For Players who enjoy planning a clever escape from a sandbox prison, often with friends.: Each escape is a plan you build from guard routines, prison rules, and found items, then test under pressure. Tradeoff: A caught attempt costs real progress to reset, and the many systems to track can overwhelm newcomers.
What it does best
puzzle
role-playing (rpg)
simulator
strategy
The setup
What you are walking into
The Escapists 2 is the forthcoming sequel to the sandbox prison-escape game which will include, in a first for the series, drop in/drop out play for up to four players in both local and online play.
Where it lives
PlayStation 4LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)MacXbox OneNintendo Switch
Genre
PuzzleRole-playing (RPG)SimulatorStrategyTacticalAdventureIndie
Vibe
ActionStealthSandbox
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