The Artful Escape

Overview

The Artful Escape is a bold and beautiful trip through the cosmos, featuring a killer soundtrack and a thrilling space adventure.

-- As reviewed by God is a Geek

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 7 expert reviews

Excellent:

4
Good:

3
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0
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8.0

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Based on 774 reviews
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Last revision on May 26, 2022

Reviewers Liked

Excellent voice cast
Outstanding visuals
Easy-to-understand gameplay
Customization lets you make your own rock star

Reviewers Didn't Like

Not loads to do outside main story
Platforming and rhythm elements are easy, which may deter some players

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The Artful Escape is an enigmatic coming of age story, wrapped in reverb-laden riffs and space opera shenanigans. It is quite unique, and absolutely unmissable.

By tsa on October 01, 2021

The Artful Escape may not have particularly deep or challenging gameplay, but the main reason to attend this show is its incredible writing and Francis’ trippy, out-of-this-world journey in discovering his new persona, one which features a lot of nifty twists in various ways, alongside truly striking sci-fi visuals and an expertly-crafted soundtrack. The Artful Escape is an astonishing rock and roll epic that the likes of Ziggy Stardust would be proud of.

By HardcoreGamer on September 09, 2021

It’s not for those who’re after a traditional platforming game challenge, and if listening to indulgent ‘80s-style guitar solos doesn’t appeal to you then Francis’ nonstop noodling may well get on your nerves. But if you’re up for an infectious mix of goofy good humour and brazen guitar worship, then there hasn’t been a musical adventure as excellent as The Artful Escape since Bill met Ted.

By IGN on September 08, 2021

The Artful Escape is a bold and beautiful trip through the cosmos, featuring a killer soundtrack and a thrilling space adventure.

By God is a Geek on September 08, 2021

100

The Artful Escape is a tender look at creativity and finding your voice coated in outlandish visuals, an electrifying soundtrack, and a ton of lasers.

By WindowsCentral on September 08, 2021

The Artful Escape is a gorgeous experience that makes you feel like a star, but challenge-seekers may need to look elsewhere.

By GameInformer on September 08, 2021

The Artful Escape is a short but oh-so-sweet platformer that will have you bopping to its impossibly catch beats and transfixed by its beauty.

By GamesRadar on September 08, 2021

Another indie gaming debut has been given the stage by Annapurna Interactive, and ‘The Artful Escape’ may be one of its greatest-ever releases.

By Forbes on September 08, 2021

So: a funny spectacle that doesn’t have the staying power beyond the length of your average concert (plus several encores). I wish there was more reason to return to this world once the applause dies down - I could see myself firing it up for a nostalgic listen down the line - but it’s fun while it lasts. The perfect Game Pass game, then, or a slightly more indulgent treat at £17. A recommend, but not a full recommend. Too ambiguous? Ha, the Slippery Matthew Castle strikes again.

By Rock, Paper, Shotgun on September 08, 2021

The Artful Escape

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