The Escapists: The Walking Dead
Feb 16, 2016 10 years ago
Manage your escape from an onslaught of walkers in this cross-over between the time management escape game The Escapists and the blockbuster zombie franchise The Walking Dead. Using the retro graphical style of The Escapists, the game gives you control of Rick Grimes as he tries to secure the safety of a number of familiar characters by seeking out a safe escape route from each area, fending off the zombie hordes and keeping as many of them alive as possible as they escape. The game will faithfully keep to the timeline of the comics, so as you progress you'll move through a series of familiar locations.
What it’s like
This title blends the isometric, time-management puzzle mechanics of The Escapists with the grim survival horror of The Walking Dead. You control Rick Grimes across a series of linear, comic-accurate locations, focusing on stealth, crafting, and route planning rather than direct confrontation. The experience is defined by its charming retro aesthetic and the tension of managing fragile survivor groups while avoiding zombie hordes. While it lacks deep narrative complexity or complex combat systems, it succeeds as a lighthearted yet tense strategy sim. The loop revolves around gathering resources, crafting tools, and executing escape plans under pressure. It captures the essence of both franchises through its visual style and character dynamics, offering a accessible but repetitive strategic challenge where survival depends on preparation and timing rather than reflexes.
Strong in Atmosphere / MoodCharactersGameplay / Mechanics
Keep in mind The core gameplay loop can become repetitive over time due to similar puzzle structures across levels. · Combat is minimal and abstracted; players seeking intense action or deep RPG mechanics will find it lacking.
AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from opencritic.com, metacritic.com, monstercritic.com, 24-7gamer.com.
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Releases
| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Worldwide | Full release | Sep 30, 201511 years ago |
| Mac | Worldwide | Full release | Sep 30, 201511 years ago |
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Worldwide | Full release | Sep 30, 201511 years ago |
| Xbox One | Worldwide | Full release | Sep 30, 201511 years ago |
| PlayStation 4 | Worldwide | Full release | Feb 16, 201610 years ago |
