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The Escapists: The Walking Dead

The Escapists: The Walking Dead

September 29, 2015
Team17 Software Ltd.
3.9/5.0(1,128 reviews)
~4h playtime
Metacritic 66
PuzzleRole Playing Games

Xbox One · PlayStation 4 · macOS · PC · Linux

Poor

Player feedback for 'The Escapists: The Walking Dead' is overwhelmingly negative, with many citing poor controls, tedious gameplay, and a lack of engaging content that fails to capture the essence of both franchises. However, a small group of players still expresses enjoyment, particularly regarding the game's artistic style and nostalgic value. Overall, the sentiment is more critical than supportive, indicating a significant divide in player experiences.

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About This Game

Set in a world overrun by zombies, "The Escapists: The Walking Dead" combines the indie hit with the acclaimed comic series. Players take on the role of Rick Grimes, managing a band of survivors while navigating through iconic locations, employing strategic escape and resource management.

Highlights

  • Nostalgic 8-bit pixel art style
  • Blends two beloved franchises effectively
  • Crafting system adds an engaging layer
  • Decent soundtrack enhances the experience
  • Achievements offer fulfilling gameplay milestones
  • Features original comic book characters
  • Follows key events from the comic timeline

Themes

post-apocalypticsurvivaldarkmysteriousfriendship

Mechanics

sandboxresource-managementcombatcraftingpuzzle-solvingexplorationcharacter-creationinventory-managementmultiple-endings

Platforms

Xbox One
PlayStation 4
macOS
PC
Linux

Multiplayer

Single Player Only

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Teen

Player Reviews

Poor

Player feedback for 'The Escapists: The Walking Dead' is overwhelmingly negative, with many citing poor controls, tedious gameplay, and a lack of engaging content that fails to capture the essence of both franchises. However, a small group of players still expresses enjoyment, particularly regarding the game's artistic style and nostalgic value. Overall, the sentiment is more critical than supportive, indicating a significant divide in player experiences.

Pros

  • • Nostalgic pixel art style
  • • Decent soundtrack
  • • Interesting concept blending two franchises
  • • Some players enjoyed the crafting system
  • • Achievements provide fulfillment

Cons

  • • Poor controls and clunky mechanics
  • • Tedious and repetitive gameplay
  • • Lack of engaging content and depth
  • • Frustrating AI and technical issues
  • • Does not accurately represent The Walking Dead lore

Based on 100 reviews from steam

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The Escapists: The Walking Dead — Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Escapists: The Walking Dead worth playing?
The Escapists: The Walking Dead has a poor reception from players, holding an average score of 3.9 out of 5 across 1,128 reviews.
What platforms is The Escapists: The Walking Dead available on?
The Escapists: The Walking Dead is available on PS4.
When did The Escapists: The Walking Dead release?
The Escapists: The Walking Dead released on September 29, 2015.
What is The Escapists: The Walking Dead's age rating?
The Escapists: The Walking Dead carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Teen.