Escape Goat
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{{Infobox video game
| title = Escape Goat
| image = Escape Goat Coverart.png
| developer = MagicalTimeBean
| publisher = MagicalTimeBean
| engine = Microsoft XNA
| platforms = {{cslist
| Xbox 360
| Windows
| OS X
| Linux
}}
| released = Xbox 360{{vgrelease|WW|November 2, 2011}}Windows{{vgrelease|WW|June 14, 2012}}Linux, OS X{{vgrelease|WW|July 27, 2013}}Nintendo Switch{{vgrelease|WW|September 29, 2022}}
| genre = Puzzle-platform
| modes = Single-player
}}
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.
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.{{cite news|title=Wot I Think: Escape Goat|url=http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2012/06/14/wot-i-think-escape-goat/|first=John|last=Walker|date=June 14, 2012|work=Rock, Paper, Shotgun|access-date=March 15, 2013}} 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."{{cite news|title=Escape Goat preview - An indie-to-the-max puzzle platformer|url=http://www.gamesradar.com/escape-goat-preview-indie-max-puzzle-platformer/|first=Lucas|last=Sullivan|date=May 22, 2012|work=GamesRadar|access-date=March 15, 2013}}
Legacy
A sequel to the game titled Escape Goat 2 was announced in January 2013 and released on March 24, 2014. The game has a new art style, new puzzles, and new magical hats which grant the player character various powers.{{cite news|title=Escape Goat 2 announced: new puzzles, a new art style, same goat (presumably)|url=http://www.pcgamer.com/2013/01/27/escape-goat-2-announced-new-puzzles-a-new-art-style-same-goat-presumably/|first=Tom|last=Sykes|date=Jan 27, 2013|work=PC Gamer|access-date=March 15, 2013}} 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.{{cite web |last1=Stocker |first1=Ian |title=Escape Goat 2 Out Today on PS4 |url=https://blog.playstation.com/2014/10/21/escape-goat-2-out-today-on-ps4/ |website=PlayStation Blog |access-date=10 August 2022 |date=21 October 2014}}