![]() ![]() It’s not for those who’re after a traditional platforming game challenge, and if listening to indulgent ‘80s-style guitar solos doesn’t appeal to you then Francis’ nonstop noodling may well get on your nerves. The Artful Escape is a truly joyful musical journey through outer space in which the performances of its cast and the quality of its soundtrack are every bit as stellar as the eye-popping celestial realms it crisscrosses through. I’d recommend this game only if you’re a fan of rock music from the '70s and '80s. ![]() The platforming is basic and the plot is serviceable, but it’s nothing that audiences haven’t seen before. The Artful Escape is a rockin’ Space Opera but it doesn’t have much going for it besides its pretty visuals and incredible music. ![]() Depending on the drugs you keep handy, this could be the ticket. The trip here isn’t long, though it does manage to be memorable thanks to its relentless desire to look like a Liz Frank-emblazoned Trapper Keeper. The celebrity voice cast does well enough, though I only recognized Weathers during my time in the game. While The Artful Escape does a strong job with its presentation and sense of style, it still suffers the same drawbacks as most adventure games, particularly with the boring-at-best game mechanics. The Artful Escape is being released on September 9th for iOS, PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.The lack of challenge in The Artful Escape, not just in its play but in its emotional texture, somewhat shreds the odyssey. Whether the game can live up to such a grand mission remains to be seen, but it is sure to be an interesting play. Despite his own experience, Galvatron put every great thing he imagined the music industry to be into the project. The game's apt title sums up the main intent of the game, which is using art as an escape but also to find yourself. Johnny Galvatron has cited David Bowie's transformation into Ziggy Stardust as inspiration for the plot.Īlthough Galvatron had reported some fatigue and disillusionment with the music industry after his time on the scene, The Artful Escape is very much a love letter to music. Before his first big performance, Vendetti sets off on a psychedelic musical adventure to find himself. Players control Francis Vendetti, who is living in the shadow of his folk musician uncle, Johnson Vendetti. Other film and tv actors who feature include Michael Johnston from Teen Wolf, Mark Strong, and Jason Schwartzman the latter of which is a frequent collaborator of Wes Anderson, and this game marks his first foray into video games.Īs mentioned, and seen in the trailer, The Artful Escape is a sidescrolling platformer. Carl Weathers is a well-known and respected actor, who had a recent role in The Mandalorian. Lena Headley is obviously known for her role as Cersei in Game of Thrones and has appeared in a variety of films such as The Purge. While these directors are known for their scene composition and shot editing, it seems to be a purely aesthetic influence they have on The Artful Escape, since it's a platformer.įinally, the game has a strong cast. Galvatron has cited Stanley Kubrik, Wes Anderson, and Steven Spielberg as some of the visual influences on the game, which can be seen reflected in the game's colorful and glossy aesthetic. Galvatron formed Beethoven & Dinosaur to work on the game, and the ambitious project had to explore various avenues to generate funding before Annapurna Interactive signed on as publisher.
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