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Escape Machines

Escape Machines is an addictive Science Fiction single/multi-player/co-op adventure shooter in the near future! Artificial intellect and robots fight against their creators. You must take control of the robots and save people.

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Developer
Mint Age Studios
Publisher
Back To Basics Gaming
Release
April 14, 2015
11 years and 113 days ago
Steam Reviews
Mixed690 reviews41.3%

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About the Game

Escape Machines is an addictive Science Fiction single/multi-player/co-op adventure shooter in the near future!
Artificial intellect and robots fight against their creators. You must take control of the robots and save people.

The game is currently in early beta, some features may be unfinished.

Features:

  • Play with friends in co-op and VS multi-player.*Currently unavailable*
  • Build robots and command them to win in battle.
  • Upgrade your weapons and armour.
  • Battle huge robot bosses.
  • Use vehicles to travel, add turrets to your vehicles.
  • Customize your armour, weapons and stats. Buy/upgrade equipment in the 'Armourer shop'
  • Level editor - create levels, share and play them with friends.
  • Original soundtrack/SFX ~ bit-music mixed with progressive trance and electro-funk.
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