The Great Escape

The Great Escape (1986)

by Denton Designs, Ocean Software
Genres:Adventure, Strategy, Simulator
Themes:Action, Stealth
Game modes:Single player
Story:The Great Escape is an isometric action-adventure game. Controlling a prisoner of war in a German camp, your goal is to break out undetected. There are numerous ways to freedom - back doors, cracked fences, even underground tunnels. However, you have to plan your escape while obeying the strict rules of the camp.Show more
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user avatar@nonoruegouser avatar@nonoruego
March 28, 2025
Played it on a Spectrum 48K. Extraordinarily captivating, with game mechanics way ahead of its time. Gather all you need to escape while you avoid drawing attention by apparently complying with the camp's rules throughout its daily routine - or risk another visit to solitary confinement. Sneak out of bed and avoid the searchlights. Seize an opportunity to visit the laundry room while everyone's dining. Dig your tunnel - but make sure to hide it before dawn! I'll never forget that feeling the first time I finally escaped.
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