
Captured, but not defeated, you are being held in the notorious Heldentod camp. This small, converted castle in the middle of nowhere will be your home for the rest of the war—unless you can escape to rejoin the Allied Armies.
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Languages: English**languages with full audio support
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Hours played at review time, across 33 reviews with recorded playtime.
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[h1]Extremly dissapointed[/h1] Blatant cash grab, very little was actually done, basically they added a few lines to a dosbox config and released it. I would of been more than happy if they had configured dosbox corretly, but they obviously did not. The game is in the wrong colours, it's using the CGA Mode 4 Palette 0 high intensity colours, which is completly wrong. It should be using CGA Mode 4 Palette 1 high intensity colours. So before I could even play the game I had to spend time sorting this out this glaring Issue. It's like watching your favourite movie with all the colours inverted, extremely annoying. I still love this game, I still have my original Dos, Spectrum and C64 versions of this game. Unfortunately I cannot recommend it due to a sloppy release by lazy developers. [url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1426001038] What it should look like [/url]
[h1]Completely awful[/h1] When I saw The Great Escape coming to Steam it brought back memories for me from when I was younger, the time I spent on this game and I loved it. This version is just copied over and is untouched, if you want to play the great escape then play the original version. This is complete junk and these "developers" don't have a clue how to develop. My Score 0/10
This game is way too old for my liking.
Same as it was back in 1986. Great game A+ Dunno what other reviewers are on about with the colours... looks fine to me.
[i]The Great Escape[/i] is one of those games you might play out of curiosity or nostalgia, but it’s definitely not for everyone. Based on the famous 1963 war film, this 8-bit game was first released in the 1980s, and it shows. It’s a time capsule from an era when gaming was more about imagination and patience than polished graphics or fluid mechanics. If you didn’t grow up with games like this, it might feel more like a history lesson than entertainment. [hr][/hr] [h3]Gameplay[/h3] You play as an unnamed prisoner trying to escape from a World War II POW camp. The gameplay revolves around daily routines—roll call, meals, and chores—while you secretly work on your escape plan. This might sound exciting, but the execution feels slow by modern standards. There’s some tension as you sneak around, avoiding guards and piecing together escape tools, but it can get repetitive. Back in the day, this was a clever mix of stealth and puzzle-solving. Now, the mechanics feel clunky, and the trial-and-error approach might frustrate new players. However, if you appreciate retro gaming, you’ll find some charm in its simplicity. [hr][/hr] [h3]Graphics and Presentation[/h3] The graphics are... well, they’re from the 80s. The color palette is limited and occasionally feels downright weird, which can make the game visually confusing at times. It’s part of the retro experience, but it’s hard to deny how far visuals have come since then. Let’s just say this one won’t win any awards for beauty. [hr][/hr] [h3]Nostalgia Factor[/h3] If you played [i]The Great Escape[/i] when it first came out, it might bring back fond memories. There’s something to be said for revisiting games from your youth, even if they haven’t aged well. The idea of escaping a prison camp still holds some appeal, and it’s easy to see how this game inspired later, better stealth titles. [hr][/hr] [h3]Should You Play It?[/h3] If you’re a retrogamer or have a soft spot for old-school titles, it’s worth a look—especially on sale. But be prepared for dated mechanics and visuals that might make you chuckle (or groan). For anyone else, this game is more of a curiosity than a must-play. [hr][/hr] [h3]Final Thoughts[/h3] Gaming has come a long way in the 30+ years since [i]The Great Escape[/i] was released, and this title is a reminder of how much things have evolved. If you decide to give it a try, it’s more about appreciating where games started than enjoying a polished experience. So, if you pick this up, embrace it for what it is—quirks and all.
Estamos en Alemania, en el año 1942. Has sido capturado y estás en un campo de prisioneros de guerra de alta seguridad. La victoria en esta guerra está aún lejos, por lo que consideras que debes intentar escapar. Acompáñanos en este viaje en el tiempo de vuelta a los años 80, en busca de los orígenes del ocio interactivo, cuando los juegos se cargaban desde cintas de cassette mientras nos comíamos el bocadillo de nocilla, hojeando el último número de la MicroHobby. https://youtu.be/qGezMRAB6G8
Thumbs up for the nostalgia
I can see how during Spectrum times it would be decent enough but nowadays unless it's for nostalgia I don't see the reason to play this.
once you get use to how the game plays it isnt a bad game at all. just have to be sneeky haha
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