{{Short description|2011 video game}} {{For|the Shimmer and Shine episode|List of Shimmer and Shine episodes}} {{Use mdy dates|date=March 2016}} {{Infobox video game | title = Escape Goat | image = Escape Goat Coverart.png | developer = MagicalTimeBean | publisher = MagicalTimeBean | engine = Microsoft XNA | platforms = {{cslist | Xbox 360 | Windows | OS X | Linux | Nintendo Switch }} | released = '''Xbox 360'''{{vgrelease|WW|November 2, 2011}}'''Windows'''{{vgrelease|WW|June 14, 2012}}'''Linux, OS X'''{{vgrelease|WW|July 27, 2013}}'''Nintendo Switch'''{{vgrelease|WW|September 29, 2022}} | genre = Puzzle-platform | modes = Single-player }}
'''''Escape Goat''''' is a puzzle-platform game developed and published by independent developer MagicalTimeBean, for the Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, and Nintendo Switch.
== 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 == ''Rock Paper Shotgun'' reviewer John Walker recommended the game saying that it was short but enjoyable.<ref>{{cite news|title=Wot I Think: Escape Goat|url=http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2012/06/14/wot-i-think-escape-goat/|first=John|last=Walker|date=June 14, 2012|work=Rock, Paper, Shotgun|access-date=March 15, 2013|archive-date=May 8, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130508203726/http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2012/06/14/wot-i-think-escape-goat/|url-status=live}}</ref> ''GamesRadar+'''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."<ref>{{cite news|title=Escape Goat preview - An indie-to-the-max puzzle platformer|url=http://www.gamesradar.com/escape-goat-preview-indie-max-puzzle-platformer/|first=Lucas|last=Sullivan|date=May 22, 2012|work=GamesRadar|access-date=March 15, 2013|archive-date=March 5, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305071258/http://www.gamesradar.com/escape-goat-preview-indie-max-puzzle-platformer/|url-status=live}}</ref>
== Legacy == A sequel to the game titled ''Escape Goat 2'' was announced in January 2013 and released on March 24, 2014.<ref name="pcg"/> The game has a new art style, new puzzles, and new magical hats which grant the player character various powers.<ref name="pcg">{{cite news|title=Escape Goat 2 announced: new puzzles, a new art style, same goat (presumably)|url=http://www.pcgamer.com/2013/01/27/escape-goat-2-announced-new-puzzles-a-new-art-style-same-goat-presumably/|first=Tom|last=Sykes|date=Jan 27, 2013|work=PC Gamer|access-date=March 15, 2013|archive-date=March 8, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130308042839/http://www.pcgamer.com/2013/01/27/escape-goat-2-announced-new-puzzles-a-new-art-style-same-goat-presumably/|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Escape Goat 2'' was published and promoted by Double Fine Productions' publishing label Double Fine Presents. A PlayStation 4 port was released in October 2014.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Stocker |first1=Ian |title=Escape Goat 2 Out Today on PS4 |url=https://blog.playstation.com/2014/10/21/escape-goat-2-out-today-on-ps4/ |website=PlayStation Blog |access-date=10 August 2022 |date=21 October 2014 |archive-date=August 10, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220810173433/https://blog.playstation.com/2014/10/21/escape-goat-2-out-today-on-ps4/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
== References == {{Reflist}}
Category:2011 video games Category:Indie games Category:Linux games Category:MacOS games Category:Microsoft XNA games Category:Puzzle-platformers Category:Retro-style video games Category:Single-player video games Category:Video games about goats Category:Video games developed in the United States Category:Windows games Category:Xbox 360 Live Arcade games