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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

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'' reviewer John Walker recommended the game saying that it was short but enjoyable. ''

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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."

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. ''Escape Goat 2'' was published and promoted by Double Fine Productions' publishing label Double Fine Presents. A

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port was released in October 2014.

References

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