There’s more to life than just blockbusters. Since its launch, The Artful Escape has established itself as a video game UFO, combining psychedelic aesthetics and musical narration. Developed by Beethoven & Dinosaur and published by Annapurna Interactiveit is now proposed at only €6.99 thanks to a temporary promotion from the PlayStation Store. “The Artful Escape is available for just $6.99 in a brand new PS Store deal.”
The -65% reduction is applied as part of the “Critics’ Choice”, and valid until February 26 on PS5 and PS4. As the game is not included in the PS Plus Extra catalog, this offer remains the only way to access it at a lower cost.
An unclassifiable musical and sensory experience
But what exactly is behind this UFO game? Officially billed as a “psychedelic journey,” The Artful Escape tells the story of a young guitarist in search of his artistic identity. “In order to escape his uncle’s musical legacy, a young guitar prodigy embarks on a psychedelic journey to inspire his new stage persona, in search of the one he is not, in an adventure that will take him through stolen operas, melodic alien landscapes and the unfathomable depths of the Extraordinary Cosmic.”
Far from a simple platform or adventure game, it is a visual and sound tripwhere we advance to the rhythm of cosmic solos and breathtaking settings.
A prestigious voice cast to enhance the story
Among the many talents who lent their voice to this project, we find Lena Headeyfamous for her role as Cersei Lannister in Game of Thrones. A guarantee of quality for immersive and careful storytelling. The game also stands out for its artistic direction inspired by the rock scene of the 70swith a soundtrack by Johnny Galvatron, ex-member of the group The Galvatrons. Suffice to say that for less than €7, the trip is well worth the detour.
A limited offer that will not be available again soon
The promotion will end on February 26 at midnightdate on which the game will regain its initial price of €19.99. For those who missed it when it came out, or who are looking for an artistic break at a low price, now is the ideal time.
Accessible, short (allow 4 hours), exotic, The Artful Escape is aimed as much at curious players as at lovers of progressive rock and visual poetry. A little-known gem that deserves its place in any PS5 game library.