Mastering Inmate Manipulation in The Escapists 2
In The Escapists 2, you find yourself in a pixelated prison. Don’t worry. Serving time doesn’t mean you can’t rule your cell block. Surviving is fine, but you want more. You want to manipulate, thrive, and escape. Recruitment is the secret sauce for your successful breakout.
Recruiting Your Crew: Opinion is King
Building a prison posse is easier than it seems, based on popularity. In The Escapists, opinions are currency. If an inmate likes you, with an opinion above 80, you’ve got a valuable ally. It’s prison social media clout. Approach a recruit and hit ‘Q’ on PC, ‘A’ on Xbox or ‘□’ on Playstation for instant backup. Beware of red or orange names – those guys do not like you. Yellow or black names? Neutral territory. Avoid trouble with red and orange, unless you’re up for a fight.
Multiplayer Mayhem: Escape as a Team
Prison life is better with friends or partners. The Escapists 2 understands this. It offers co-op modes for you and up to three buddies. Form a prison break planning committee with shanks galore. If that isn’t your style, try the Versus mode. It’s a sprint to freedom against friends. Gloating rights included.
If you play on PC, there’s good news for you! Epic Games Store and Steam can unite for escapes. Console players? No console crossplay here. But if you’re in the same room, use split-screen mode for local play. Grab a Joy-Con each and plot your escape or compete against each other. When playing online, adjust settings to ‘Public’ or ‘Private.’ Private means you need to invite friends manually. Public? Expect random players to .
Shank Avoidance: Interacting with Inmates
Prison politics are tricky. Favors are crucial. Think of favors as side quests from fellow inmates. Complete them to boost opinions and earn cash or useful items. Declining favors? Expect cold shoulders and lower opinions. It can lead to snitches and shivs. No one wants that.
Sometimes words will not cut it. Gifts soothe tensions. If you encounter a stubborn vendor inmate, try bribery. Use shiny items to repair relations. Press RB or LB to access the gifting screen and share treasures. Have you heard of the Penarium Barrel? Introduced in ‘Escape Team’ DLC, this item boosts opinions big time when given.
Now, let’s discuss binding inmates and guards. Sometimes restraint is necessary. Duct tape is essential here. Always keep supplies on hand. Knock out the target first, then apply duct tape. Just don’t overdo it. Using too much duct tape attracts unwanted attention.
Gameplay Grit: Jobs and Crafting
Life in jail isn’t just about favors and shivs. You must work too. In The Escapists 2, being unemployed is a choice. Check the job board and find work. Be aware of job requirements; intellect or strength can be needed for certain roles.
Crafting leads to freedom. Need a tool? Make one by pressing ‘C’ on PC or go to the crafting tab on consoles via your inventory. Collect ingredients, ensure you have enough intellect, and craft that tool! But , breaking rules has consequences. Your heat indicates guard suspicion. Too much heat? You’ll face the guards’ wrath.
Combat is unavoidable. recruitment? Having companions above 80 opinion helps in fights. Press ‘Q,’ ‘A,’ or ‘□’ to bring your buddies into brawls. Favor requests lead to cash for prison essentials and maybe luxuries if done right.
Escape Routes and Basic Tools
Escape is the primary objective, right? Tools are essential. Shovels, pickaxes, multitools are must-haves for a breakout. Red Key doors are crucial for evasion. Find one, use it, and start breaking through walls. Civilian clothes are also a must for blending in post-escape.
Each prison’s difficulty ramps up. Each facility has tougher security and guards become harder to evade. Don’t expect easy escapes in all facilities like it’s a revolving door. Lastly, save your progress manually at your bed to avoid losing meticulously planned escapes.
This is your guide to inmate interaction, recruitment, and prison antics in The Escapists 2. Now go out there, recruit your crew, master manipulation, and escape successfully. Just try not to get shanked along the way!
