Escape Goat
2011 video game
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Escape Goat is a puzzle-platform game developed and published by independent developer MagicalTimeBean, for the Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, and Nintendo Switch.
| Escape Goat | |
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| Developer | MagicalTimeBean |
| Publisher | MagicalTimeBean |
| Engine | Microsoft XNA |
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| Release | Xbox 360
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| Genre | Puzzle-platform |
| Mode | Single-player |
Gameplay
The player guides a goat through various rooms, as they attempt to escape a prison. There are several objects that can assist or hinder the goat's progress, as well as a level editor that players can use to create their own puzzles.
Reception
Rock Paper Shotgun reviewer John Walker recommended the game saying that it was short but enjoyable.[1] GamesRadar+'s Lucas Sullivan also recommended the game: "With the ability to tackle levels at your own pace, and some masterfully-tuned difficulty, we can guarantee that you’ve never played a better goat-centric game."[2]
Legacy
A sequel to the game titled Escape Goat 2 was announced in January 2013 and released on March 24, 2014.[3] The game has a new art style, new puzzles, and new magical hats which grant the player character various powers.[3] Escape Goat 2 was published and promoted by Double Fine Productions' publishing label Double Fine Presents. A PlayStation 4 port was released in October 2014.[4]