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The Escapists: The Walking Dead

Mouldy Toof Studios · Sep 30, 2015

PC · PS4 · Xbox One

Teen

About

In this unique game, recreated entirely in the charming 8-bit pixel art style of The Escapists, Rick is in charge of a band of survivors featuring many of the original comic book cast. He must secure the safety of the group by seeking out a safe escape route from each area, and manage several dangerous tasks to keep as many of the group alive as possible. The game faithfully matches the timeline of the comics and so as the player makes progress in the game they play through locations that mirror the progress of the band of the survivors taken from the award-winning comic’s epic story.

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Scores by platform

PC

No critic reviews yet · Gamer 6.3

PlayStation 4

Critic 6.3 (3 critics) · Gamer 8.0

7.2

Xbox One

Critic 6.9 (13 critics) · Gamer 8.2

7.4

Critic reviews

  • COGconnected

    Adam Dileva · Oct 13, 2015

    6.5
    While I wasn’t a fan of the resource management and crafting system as a whole, due to frustration and lack of hints, those with patience and who love experimentation will no doubt see hours pass by as they try to survive one more day to find that one item you’ve been searching for. Even though I’m a massive Walking Dead fan (both the TV and comics) I only somewhat enjoyed my time with this game due to its randomness and forced duties that hinder exploration and experimentation in long bursts.
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  • The Escapist

    Lizzy Finnegan · Oct 08, 2015

    7.0
    For all its charm, there's a level of frustrating precision and unforgiving requirements that will make The Escapists: The Walking Dead the perfect game for some people, and a chore for others. The game is fresh and mentally stimulating, and it isn't afraid of being challenging. If you liked the original, are a fan of zombies, and don't mind a game that can be a touch vague and often repetitious, then it would be worth your time to test your patience on this one.
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