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Review of The Artful Escape on PS5

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Jan 2022
Cover image of The Artful Escape on PS5
Gamefings Score: 8.5
Platform: PS5 PS5 logo
Released: 25 Jan 2022
Genre: Platformer
Developer: Beethoven & Dinosaur
Publisher: Annapurna Interactive

Introduction

Welcome to the psychedelic world of The Artful Escape, where your guitar-playing protagonist, Francis Vendetti, takes self-discovery to a whole new level - like level 99 of a self-help video game! Imagine if David Bowie and a laser-filled rave had a baby, that baby is stumbling its way through an interstellar concert, and that baby would be The Artful Escape.

Gameplay

In this dazzling platformer, you control Francis as he leaps, jams, and jets across colorful landscapes that make you feel like you just chugged five energy drinks and then walked into a music video. Running and jumping is only the beginning; this game pushes boundaries with Francis' guitar magic. Instead of just casting spells, you shred and strum to manipulate the world around you. Need to clear some obstacles? Just let your inner rockstar flow! Oh, and spoiler alert: there are boss battles, but instead of fighting with swords or spells, you face off with a guitar showdown—because why would we waste time on anything else when we could be wailing on six strings?

Graphics

Visually, The Artful Escape is like a bad trip that turned into a masterpiece—think vibrant colors, stunning cel-shaded visuals, and effects that would make even the most seasoned graphic designer weep with joy. Every screen feels alive, practically begging you to take a screenshot every ten seconds. You’d be surprised at how hard it is to focus on the gameplay when the backgrounds look like they were painted by cosmic artists high on pixie dust. It’s an artsy-fartsy paradise that screams style and oozes creativity, making it as much fun to watch as it is to play.

Conclusion

Overall, The Artful Escape gets a solid 8.5 out of 10 from us, and it’s not just because we snagged a sweet demo rubber duck at E3. It delivers a whimsical journey filled with fun gameplay, mind-bending visuals, and an engaging story about finding yourself under the weight of expectations. Plus, who wouldn’t want to rock out with aliens, space turtles, and spectacular light shows? Grab your guitar and hop aboard this cosmic adventure, but be careful; once you start this journey, you may never want to return to the boring old reality. Or at least, the space-turtle-rave music will have you questioning all your life choices.

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