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84Highly Rated
4hMain Story
2021Released
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Deal Verdict
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$3.49
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Price History
The current price of $3.49 is $0.38 above the 7-day low of $3.11.
- 7-day low
$3.11
- 30-day low
$2.08
- All-time low
$2.08
$3.49
$2.08
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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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9/9/2021
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Age Rating
Use of TobaccoAlcohol ReferenceMild Suggestive ThemesLanguage
System Requirements
OSWindows 10
CPUIntel Core i3-540 | AMD FX-4350
Memory4 GB RAM
GraphicsNvidia GeForce GTX 650, 1 GB | AMD Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB
Storage7 GB available space
OSWindows 10
CPUIntel Core i5-6600 | AMD FX-8350
Memory8 GB RAM
GraphicsNvidia GeForce GTX 1070, 8 GB | AMD Radeon RX 580, 4 GB
Storage7 GB available space
How Long To Beat
- Main Story
- 4 Hours
- Main Story + Extra
- 5 Hours
- Completionist
- 5 Hours
Steam Stats
Steam Deck
UnsupportedOwners
100,000 - 200,000
Achievements
12 Total Achievements
Made it home
The journey begins
Complete Heliotromms
Complete GlimmerDimm
Complete Hyperion
Guitar Legend
New Threads
How'd you get up there?
Light it up
Amp Jammer
Made it homeThe journey beginsComplete HeliotrommsComplete GlimmerDimmComplete HyperionGuitar LegendNew ThreadsHow'd you get up there?Light it upAmp Jammer12 Total Achievements
Amp Jammer
Guitar Legend
Complete Hyperion
Complete GlimmerDimm
How'd you get up there?
The journey begins
Light it up
Made it home
New Threads
Snowman
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 Artful Escape Buying and Gameplay FAQs
Where can I buy The Artful Escape the cheapest?
The cheapest price right now is $3.49 at Gamers-Outlet (82% off the $19.99 list price).
Is The Artful Escape on sale right now?
Yes, The Artful Escape is currently on sale with up to 82% off at select stores.
How much does The Artful Escape cost?
Right now, you can buy The Artful Escape for as low as $3.49 ($19.99 MSRP), depending on the store and platform.
Is The Artful Escape on Xbox Game Pass?
No, The Artful Escape is not currently on Xbox Game Pass. The cheapest way to play is to buy it as low as $3.49, depending on the store and platform.
How much is The Artful Escape on Steam?
On Steam, The Artful Escape is listed at $4.99 (MSRP $19.99).
What is the historical lowest price for The Artful Escape?
The lowest recorded price for The Artful Escape is $2.08, based on past sales and discounts.
Is The Artful Escape single-player only?
The Artful Escape is primarily a single-player experience.
Can I play The Artful Escape on Steam Deck?
No. The Artful Escape is rated Unsupported on Steam Deck, so it isn't expected to run properly on the handheld.
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 September 9, 2021.
How much free space do I need for The Artful Escape?
You'll need about 7 GB of free space to install and play.
What age rating is The Artful Escape?
The Artful Escape is rated E10 for Use of Tobacco, Alcohol Reference, Mild Suggestive Themes, and Language.
The Artful Escape Patch Notes And Updates
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