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The Artful Escape

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First release
Sep 09, 2021
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Music, Indie, Adventure, Platform, Puzzle · Action, Science fiction
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

On the eve of his first performance, Francis Vendetti battles with the legacy of a dead folk legend and the cosmic wanderings of his own imagination. In this 2D adventure platformer, Francis, a teenage guitar prodigy, sets out on a psychedelic, multidimensional journey to inspire his stage persona.

Also known as The Artful Escape of Francis Vendetti, ArtfulEscape.exe

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On the eve of his first performance, Francis Vendetti battles with the legacy of a dead folk legend and the cosmic wanderings of his own imagination. Francis, a teenage guitar prodigy, sets out on a psychedelic, multidimensional journey to inspire his stage persona.Read more

On the eve of his first performance, Francis Vendetti battles with the legacy of a dead folk legend and the cosmic wanderings of his own imagination. Francis, a teenage guitar prodigy, sets out on a psychedelic, multidimensional journey to inspire his stage persona.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Sep 09, 2021
Xbox One
Sep 09, 2021
Xbox Series X|S
Sep 09, 2021
All 6 release dates
PlayStation 4
Jan 25, 2022
Nintendo Switch
Jan 25, 2022
PlayStation 5
Jan 25, 2022
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main + Extras
4h
Completionist
5h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Keywords
exploration, story driven, experimental, cinematic, psychedelic
… All 14, emotional, 3d platformer, colorful, artistic, the game awards - best score or music - nominee, narrative, you can pet the dog, the game awards - best art direction - nominee, the game awards - best debut indie game - nominee

At a Glance

Critic Score
83
Main + Extras (IGDB)
4h
Completionist (IGDB)
5h
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Steam users rate this Very Positive, 1,810 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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