Prison-break indie RPG The Escapists provides a punishing challenge, Ryan writes…
Im saving up for a screwdriver.
Joe says hell give me some cash if I create a diversion in the canteen at dinner time.
Im one step closer to getting my hands on that screwdriver.
InThe Escapists,you sneakily horde up stuff youve either purchased and stolen and use it to break out.
Your average day is complex and fraught with pitfalls.
Step out of line in front of a warden, and hell beat you.
Inmates with green icons above their heads will give you little side missions in exchange for cash.
Meanwhile, tasks like visiting the gym or getting on with your day job boosts your stats.
As you plot and barter, the prison carries on its grinding regime.
Theres a morning roll call.
You train in the gym until a bell rings.
Lunch is held at 12 noon on the dot.
You take on a job as a cleaner or in the laundry room.
The Escapistsis out now on PC and Xbox One.
Rating:
3 out of 5
