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Essentially, the game is a walking simulator where throughout 95% of it, you’ll be tilting the joystick rightward hoping for something to happen, only to then stumble across a cosmic being and show it your legendary guitar prowess by playing a basic game of Simon Says. The Artful Escape seems pretty amazing so far, right? So, what’s the catch? Well, the developers seem to have placed little importance on the gameplay itself. The Artful Escape may be the most beautiful game I have ever laid my eyes on. From the mundane yet cosy town of Calypso to the far flung reaches of the galaxy, every environment is filled with beautifully intricate detail that makes you feel like you’re exploring the world of prog rock album covers, all animating and coming to life in time with the music. At any point in the game, you can have Francis wail like crazy on his guitar and it feels like the developers recorded hours of unique guitar solos to match every moment possible within the game.Īccompanying The Artful Escape’s stellar soundtrack is its environmental design.

The wailing guitars backed by the organs and the psychedelic synth perfectly encapsulates the feeling of losing yourself in the soundscapes of a space opera.

We must start with the music The Artful Escape’s soundtrack is the highlight of the game. In an attempt to escape the shadow of his uncle’s legacy, Francis will embark on a psychedelic cosmic journey to inspire a new stage persona and become the artist he is truly meant to be.

We're partnered with Skillshare, where you can do unlimited online courses that'll help you create art, make games, and even help you with school/university! Click here for a free 1 month trial.īrought to us by Beethoven & Dinosaur, The Artful Escape follows Francis Vendetti, a teenage musical prodigy struggling with the expectations thrusted upon him after the death of his uncle, the legendary folk artist Johnson Vendetti.

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