![]() Playing music brings life to the areas you’re in, and it’s mostly simple platforming where you’ll be going through different levels, from left to right. You can shred your guitar by holding X, and you’ll really want to. The game is a bit simplistic when it comes to the actual gameplay. The themes of existentialism, finding your place as a performer, and overcoming expectations make The Artful Escape one of the most memorable titles of the year. ![]() Supporting characters have their own story as well, which is always appreciated, and aren’t just there to constantly cheer for the main character. The star-studded cast and an excellent performance by Carl Weathers really add to the narrative, bring life to characters, and leave an impression on the player. It’s a deeply personal story, told very well, with strong writing all around. Throughout his cosmic trip, he’ll meet different performers, alien entities, and characters to guide him, question his thoughts, and jam with. This internal dilemma stages his psychedelic journey to truly connect with who he wants to be. The problem is, Francess is interested, and exceptionally skilled in another form of music altogether. With such a history, Francess feels as if it is his responsibility to maintain that family legacy, and continue playing in the style his uncle previously did. The game follows Francess Vendetti, a teenage prodigy, whose uncle was one of the most revered musicians of his time. Its Creative Director, Johnny Galvatron has expressed how much of his own life as a musician shaped the title, and it shows. Right off the bat, it’s pretty obvious how much of a personal project The Artful Escape is. In our The Artful Escape Review we’ll go over what we thought, and if it’s worth your time. It follows the story of teenage guitar prodigy Francess Vendetti through the cosmos, finding his place as a performer, and the insecurities that come with it. The Artful Escape is a musical narrative adventure game from Beethoven and Dinosaur and Annapurna Interactive.
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