My recommendation: If you're a big fan of puzzle platformers, get this game. If you're a small fan, wait for a sale. As an old game, it goes on very deep sales. Solid game all around. The puzzles are nice, the art looks good and the soundtrack is fantastic (and free on Bandcamp!) As for negatives: The game isn't that hard until you get to the halway point (and it gets even harder with the secret rooms. Those are fun to find!). Also be aware that the puzzles aren't as "lean" as they could be. There's sometimes elements of the level that don't serve a clear purpose. I guess that's a symptom of the game's age.
Escape Goat 2
- Release Date:
- Mar 24, 2014
- Metacritic:
- 76
- Developer:
- MagicalTimeBean
- Publisher:
- Double Fine Presents
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac Linux
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About This Game
Escape Goat 2 is a puzzle platformer game where you use machinery, the environment, and a friendly mouse to progress through a dungeon.
Overview: None have overcome the Stronghold of Toragos... will you be the first goat to do so? Escape Goat 2 is the follow-up to the critically-acclaimed 2011 indie game, featuring more than double the content: larger rooms, HD graphics, dynamic lighting, and a host of devilish new traps.
Pick your path through the massive Stronghold, divided into ten unique zones. Worry not, brave Goat, for you have a friend on this mission: Your immortal mouse familiar can crawl to otherwise unreachable areas, to hit switches and distract enemies. Use your wits, reason, reflexes and courage to overcome each room, and save your friends from an eternal slumber...
- Over 100 rooms of puzzles, traps, and sheeply lore
- With destructible and movable walls, the rooms take on many forms as you manipulate hidden machinery to reach the exit
- Fully hand-drawn, hi-def art and animation, brought to life with a custom lighting engine
- Epic 90's Redbook Audio soundtrack, featuring guest track by Disasterpeace (composer, FEZ)
Listen to the soundtrack!
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User Reviews
Awesome game must play if you're into puzzle platformers
Overall a really nice little puzzle platformer and a good sequel to the original. Good amount of content, decent level design. A little challenging in places but on the whole the game is on the easier side (excluding the secret levels). Great soundtrack, as usual for this developer. The writing is enjoyable, even if it's just a few lines of dialogue. It's a small thing but the sound and visuals for the mechanisms shifting positions in the levels is something I always found really satisfying in the original Escape Goat, and that's the case here as well. I did find the platforming to be a bit frustrating in a few places. And, like in the original Escape Goat, some of the levels can be cheesed. But these were minor blemishes on an otherwise charming and worthwhile game. I completed all of the non-secret levels in 6 hours and stopped there, I've not got the patience for hunting down the secrets levels which, from what I've seen, are very difficult and also very well hidden with no hints...
System Requirements
Minimum
- OS: XP Service Pack 2
- Processor: 1.8 GHz
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GT/S 4xx, Intel 4000 or equivalent
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 200 MB available space
- Additional Notes: Uses XNA HiDef; DX9
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: 2.4 GHz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA Geforce 600 series or equivalent
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 200 MB available space
FAQ
How much does Escape Goat 2 cost?
Escape Goat 2 costs $9.99.
What are the system requirements for Escape Goat 2?
Minimum: Minimum: OS: XP Service Pack 2 Processor: 1.8 GHz Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GT/S 4xx, Intel 4000 or equivalent DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 200 MB available space Additional Notes: Uses XNA HiDef; DX9 Recommended: Recommended: OS *: Windows 7 Processor: 2.4 GHz Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA Geforce 600 series or equivalent DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 200 MB available space
What platforms is Escape Goat 2 available on?
Escape Goat 2 is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.
Is Escape Goat 2 worth buying?
Escape Goat 2 has 100% positive reviews from 4 players. Metacritic score: 76/100.
When was Escape Goat 2 released?
Escape Goat 2 was released on Mar 24, 2014.
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