Mission Escape! is an Apple II video game programmed by Jim Jacobson, and published by CE Software in 1980.
Gameplay
Mission Escape! is a science fiction game in which the player fights through a series of progressively deadlier rooms, while being attacked by troopers, drones, and robots armed with missiles. The player moves through the station using up to three commands each turn, armed with lasers and missiles.
Reception
Steve Jackson reviewed Mission Escape! in The Space Gamer No. 44. Jackson commented that “on the whole, it’s a great way to kill an evening. Recommended for Apple owners who like reflex-testing games.”
Graham Masters Jr. reviewed the game for Computer Gaming World, and stated that “Mission Escape is one of a handful of games to combine arcade features with what is in reality a strategy game.”
References
External links
- Mission Escape! at MobyGames
Gamer24h Editor's Take
Mission Escape! has made quite a name for itself in the gaming world, captivating us with its distinctive atmosphere and compelling gameplay dynamics. Masterfully blending Retro mechanics with modern standards, the game's fluid gameplay makes hours fly by unnoticed. If you're looking for an absorbing world and satisfying mechanics that pull you right in, this game might be exactly what you've been searching for.