"We started by offering a survey to The Escapists fans to see what they felt could be improved from the first game." Without spoiling the escapes too much, we can say that there is a film crew in the first prison that players can take advantage of… We completely redesigned the system to allow for heavy and light attacks, and added the ability to block. The new system is so much more fun and engaging, especially in multiplayer when facing off against another player!Īs far as the escape plans go, what are some of the zanier plans that can be used to escape? Previously the combat system was automated, there wasn’t much involvement. What can you tell us about the new combat system? How does it offer more control to the player and make fights more about skill and perseverance? We have lots of different customisations possible now, from different hairstyles, hats, facial hair, masks and glasses. What are some of the “300 customizations” that have been touted?
You may decide to prepare different parts of the escape in advance, so there’s less risk involved when the time comes. You’ll still have the freedom to plan when to perform the break out. You’ll now have the option to gain access to vent systems from the rooms above them, as well as dropping down into areas of the prison that would otherwise be inaccessible. Multiple floors give more options when it comes to gaining access to different areas of the prison.
How do multi-story prisons change up the overall escape plan in some cases? Will players have to clear the entire prison in one shot?
"We completely redesigned the system to allow for heavy and light attacks, and added the ability to block. " If the alertness reaches its maximum level then a prison lockdown will be triggered, dogs and riot guards will be sent in to suppress unruly inmates! A high alertness will result in more guards and even dogs patrolling the prison. Failure to stick to routines, and leaving evidence of escape attempts will cause the alertness to rise. There is also a new alertness system which represents how aware the guards are of an impending escape attempt. All of the 10 prisons are designed to be played either single player or together with drop-in, drop-out online and local multiplayer possible for up to 4 players. The big addition for The Escapists 2 is multiplayer. How has this dynamic further evolved in The Escapists 2? We’ve added a lot more detail to the characters, so that players are able to customize their inmates much further than ever before, and with over 300 customisations you’ll be able to create your perfect con!Īs with the previous game, players will need to follow the prison’s schedule, craft items, recruit allies and so on. How has the character creator been improved for the sequel? So, there are 10 uniquely themed prisons in the game including the frosty Fort Tundra, a train hurtling through the desert, the western themed Rattlesnake Springs and more! They all have a very distinct look and identity that comes from the setting of the prisons and will also tie in to some unique methods of escape depending on the prison! We made sure we took on ideas from the community with what prisons they would like to see and try to escape from. By far the most requested feature among the community was multiplayer, but in order to support multiplayer we had to rework many features from the first game!Ĭan you tell us about some of the new prisons that players can explore and what makes them so unique? The Escapists was incredibly well received and we’re so humbled by that. The Escapists was originally created by ex-roofer Chris Davis, so to see the community take so well to the game has been a fantastic feeling. What are your thoughts on the first game’s reception? Did you face any obstacles while developing the sequel? "All of the 10 prisons are designed to be played either single player or together with drop-in, drop-out online and local multiplayer possible for up to 4 players." However, GamingBolt spoke to designer James Witcomb about the overall improvements, new features and much more that fans can expect from The Escapists 2.
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It’s currently available for Xbox One, PS4 and PC with a Nintendo Switch release due later. Even if the original game had its fans, The Escapists 2 wants to build on that formula further, introducing larger prisons, more ways to escape, a huge array of customization options and much more. The Escapists 2 from Team 17 and Mouldy Toof Studios has its work cut out for it though. We often talk about the difficulty of creating a sequel, following up on a previous success and trying to do something new while repeating what made it work.