#Planet zoo ps4 review movie

These influences shape aspects of The Escapists, be it the mechanics or the ideas but don’t take away from the game’s own personality.

#Planet zoo ps4 review movie

It wears its influences on its orange sleeves, not just Skool Daze, but other similar games of that era and, of course, anything prison-related in media such as one season wonder Prison Break and seminal feelgood (well, as much as could be expected in a movie that alludes to male rape and severe beatings) movie The Shawshank Redemption. The pixel-based graphical style and cracking retro soundtrack lends a brighter, softer edge to a subject and location that in most developer’s hands would be gruff, dark and ultra-violent. The main mode has tutorials to help you along, so it's where you should start to learn the ropes. It's great to expand your zoo, building new enclosures and attractions. Not only are the graphics impressive, but the animals' behavior is fun to watch. Otherwise, there is plenty to like about The Escapists. Planet Zoo is as beautiful as it is deep, and the rendered animals are a marvel to look at. As I said before, if you aren’t one for patience, slow-paced methodical logic or planning then The Escapists is likely not for you Sir or Madam, please move along. Impatience is commonplace in a time where there are countless other games to be getting on with and the desire to just try and beat the snot out of all the guards, nick a key and peg it out the gate comes bubbling up to the surface after a failed escape sets you back massively. For some, repeating the initial days of your prison term over and over in order to get it right are going to prove overly tedious, there’s no denying that is a stumbling block for The Escapists in terms of its audience. The thrill and frustration of knowing one wrong move could send the tower of informed choices tumbling. The reward is ultimately satisfying, like pulling off a heist in GTA V or Payday, The Escapists is all about the payoff from well-executed planning. My first few attempts at escape were littered with mistakes, but I learned through them and restarted once again, hoping to do it right this time. Also, for those a little too comfortable with being prompted for every action -as many games do these days- the sparse instructions will probably leave you perplexed about what exactly you should be doing. It’ll be incredibly frustrating for those who want to bop everyone on the head and sprint out the front door within five minutes you need to play the long game however you decide to break out because these are prisons after all, not Butlins. With little guidance you are expected to figure out your plan with logic and patience alone.