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84Highly Rated
4hMain Story
2022Released
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Deal Verdict
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$16.80
$19.99
Price History
The current price of $16.80 is $11.81 above the 7-day low of $4.99.
- 7-day low
$4.99
- 30-day low
$4.99
- All-time low
$4.99
$17.31
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- Nintendo eShop
$4.99
- Nintendo eShop
$6.99
- Nintendo eShop
$7.99
Ratings
84
Highly Rated
Score from 9 sources, critics and players combined- OpenCritic
- 80/100
- Metacritic
- 80/100
- Xbox
- 4.7/5
- PlayStation2,000 reviews
- 4.39/5
- Eurogamer
- Recommended
- Game Informer
- 8.5/10
- GameSpot
- 8/10
- IGN
- 8/10
- PC Gamer
- 75/100
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About
The Artful Escape is an indie action adventure developed by Beethoven and Dinosaur and published by Annapurna Interactive, released on September 9, 2021. This single-player title follows Francis Vendetti, a teenage guitar prodigy who faces the pressure of his uncle's musical legacy before his first performance. The narrative unfolds through a psychedelic journey that explores themes of great expectations, towering legacies, and the act of living one's dreams like memories. Players will encounter cosmic wanderings within their own imagination while searching for an identity outside of established traditions. The adventure spans environments ranging from stolen opera houses to melodic alien landscapes and the impossible depths of the Cosmic Extraordinary. Voice performances are provided by Michael Johnston, Caroline Kinley, Lena Headey, Jason Schwartzman, Mark Strong, and Carl Weathers throughout the experience. The game features musical jams that offer a visceral traversal across dimensions as part of its core gameplay loop. Francis confronts the influence of a dead folk legend while attempting to inspire a new stage persona during this quest. The main story takes approximately four hours to complete, with the full experience including extras extending to five hours. A completionist run also requires about five hours to finish all available content within the game's scope. The plot centers on Francis struggling with his heritage and the cosmic elements that shape his personal journey in this interactive narrative.
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1/24/2022
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Age Rating
Use of TobaccoAlcohol ReferenceMild Suggestive ThemesLanguage
How Long To Beat
- Main Story
- 4 Hours
- Main Story + Extra
- 5 Hours
- Completionist
- 5 Hours
The Artful Escape Critic Reviews and Review Scores
IGNTristan Ogilvie
8
There hasn't been a guitar-based adventure as excellent as The Artful Escape since Bill met Ted.
PC GamerRachel Watts
75
An eye-popping musical adventure that will leave you with a serious case of galaxy brain.
EurogamerChristian Donlan
A lurid and generous trip through the iconography of seventies rock.
Game InformerJill Grodt
8
It won't challenge your platforming skills, and the action boils down to galactic Simon Says, but The Artful Escape is a gorgeous experience that makes you feel utterly cool
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The lowest recorded price for The Artful Escape is $4.99, based on past sales and discounts.
Is The Artful Escape single-player only?
The Artful Escape is primarily a single-player experience.
Is The Artful Escape available on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, or Switch?
The Artful Escape is available on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo.
How long does it take to beat The Artful Escape?
The main story takes around 4 hours, while a completionist run averages 5 hours.
When did The Artful Escape release?
The Artful Escape launched on January 24, 2022.
What age rating is The Artful Escape?
The Artful Escape is rated E10 for Use of Tobacco, Alcohol Reference, Mild Suggestive Themes, and Language.