Aran Suddi
TheSixthAxisThe Escapists 2 Review
Published 8/22/2017
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PS4 / Linux / PC / Mac / XONE / Switch - 8/22/2017
The Escapists 2
The Escapists 2 is the forthcoming sequel to the sandbox prison-escape game which will include, in a first for the series, drop in/drop out play for up to four players in both local and online play.
- Developer
- Mouldy Toof Studios
- Publisher
- Team17
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Critic avg
76
24 scored reviews
Total coverage
24
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Score range
50–90
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 76 across 24 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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90–1002 reviews · 8%
80–8912 reviews · 50%
70–797 reviews · 29%
Below 703 reviews · 13%
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Eric Ace
Cubed3The Escapists 2 (PC) Review
Published 8/22/2017
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70
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalKimberley Wallace
Game InformerThe Escapists 2 Review – Escape From Prison Without Losing Your Sanity
Published 8/22/2017
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70
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalDave Gamble
Gaming NexusThe Escapists 2 Review - Gaming Nexus
Published 7/28/2017
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85
+9 vs critic avg
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