How The Artful Escape’s Journey Can Help Anyone Find Themselves
The Artful Escape can be considered one of the most beautiful indie games of recent times, and not just for its stellar music. Although passed up by many, The Artful Escape is definitely one of those games that will leave players who give it a chance stunned, as every moment is full of style.
In the game, players impersonate Francis Vendetti, grandson of Johnson Vendetti, a well-known folk singer from Calypso in Colorado. The Artful Escape, which is now available for PlayStation and Switch, can be classified as a 2D rhythm platformer, but its story is where it shines. This is because the protagonist's journey in search of their true self can mirror the real life journeys of many players.
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In The Artful Escape, the player's task is to help Francis Vendetti discover himself. In the beginning, the player will have the chance to witness what Francis' life is like, showing that he is a boy who tries to follow in his uncle's footsteps. However, Francis' real dream was not to become a folk singer, but a rock musician. Unfortunately, he did not have the chance to stand up for his dreams, as everyone in his town expected him to be like his uncle — even his mother.
The boy tried to suppress his true feelings until he met an unknown girl who put him in front of the truth and wanted to help him chase what his dream was. So Francis, moved by a strong desire to be who he really was, started to look for the girl in the place where he was told to go during their meeting. This search is based around platform and rhythm game mechanics that are not invasive, letting the player progress and experience the story without too much effort.
Unfortunately, no one in the city seemed to know about the place
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