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jason Feb 13, 2015 @ 12:22pm
Xbox vs PC version
I have both the Xbox One and PC version and I have to say you guys did a great job with the console port. It has way more polish (and even a few differences).
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rotek Feb 16, 2015 @ 4:47pm 
What one would you buy if you were choosing one, I'm about to buy it but im not sure what to get it for?
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MaGicBush Feb 16, 2015 @ 5:14pm 
I am in the same boat as rotek, is the PC version planned to be modable and is the editor coming for the one also?
Last edited by MaGicBush; Feb 16, 2015 @ 5:15pm
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jason Feb 17, 2015 @ 5:47am 
To be perfectly honest I would start with the Xbox One version. It has much more polish, controller support, and looks great on a big screen. You get quite a few maps and many different ways to play through them, so I doubt you would need to use mods any time soon (assuming any will be available soon, and we also don't have a release date for the map editor tool).

By the time there are enough maps to be worthwhile there will likely be steam flash sales, etc. so you can probably get the PC version for only a couple of dollars assuming you're still into the game.
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newjeans PR manager Feb 17, 2015 @ 6:47am 
Originally posted by MaGicBush:
I am in the same boat as rotek, is the PC version planned to be modable and is the editor coming for the one also?


Originally posted by rotek:
What one would you buy if you were choosing one, I'm about to buy it but im not sure what to get it for?
THE ONE WILL NOT HAVE THE PRISON EDITOR. IT WON'T BE GETTING MOD SUPPORT EITHER.
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jason Feb 17, 2015 @ 7:01am 
They never confirmed it will have controller support. In fact it was first stated that it would not, and then then that it's a "possibility".

I insinuated above it won't have a prison editor (hense a reason for getting the PC version eventually). Reading comprehension and an understanding of how to turn off cap locks are apparently not within your abilities.
Last edited by jason; Feb 17, 2015 @ 7:11am
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newjeans PR manager Feb 17, 2015 @ 8:13am 
Originally posted by jason:
They never confirmed it will have controller support. In fact it was first stated that it would not, and then then that it's a "possibility".

I insinuated above it won't have a prison editor (hense a reason for getting the PC version eventually). Reading comprehension and an understanding of how to turn off cap locks are apparently not within your abilities.
You never actually mentioned the fact that the XBOX ONE would not be getting a map editor you specifically said, and I quote ye:


Originally posted by jason:
so I doubt you would need to use mods any time soon (assuming any will be available soon, and we also don't have a release date for the map editor tool)..

There's no release date for PC either. :P

Please don't resort to insults to my grammatical errors when I'm just doing my best to help. It can be confusing.

Also, I would like to point out one thing in your post.

Originally posted by jason:
controller support

You state this like it's much better than keyboard and mouse, (note that that is an opinion, not fact) and as such, is debatable. However, I personally prefer keyboard and mouse. You didn't mention I wouldn't be able to use my precious keyboard and mouse. If you're going to mention things based on opinion and also blatantly obvious you should atleast add in the other blatantly obvious thing.

in this case, the fact that the xbox one has controller support. OF COURSE IT HAS CONTROLLER SUPPORT, IT'S A CONSOLE.

Also, I would just like to point out that it does slightly offend me that you used insults such as not being able to read and having a broken caps lock button.

I was trying to help those who would be confused as in your post you DID NOT mention clearly the facts which I had stated.
Last edited by newjeans PR manager; Feb 17, 2015 @ 8:19am
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Mashuu Feb 17, 2015 @ 8:56am 
Still waiting for an answer from the devs on why the PC graphics are toned down compared to the Xbone
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jason Feb 17, 2015 @ 8:57am 
Originally posted by AllosaurusJr:
Please don't resort to insults to my grammatical errors when I'm just doing my best to help. It can be confusing.

Reading comprehension has nothing to do with grammer...

Originally posted by AllosaurusJr:
You never actually mentioned the fact that the XBOX ONE would not be getting a map editor

Exactly. One can infer that by recommending the PC once there are enough maps to make it worthwhile, such as

Originally posted by Jason:
By the time there are enough maps to be worthwhile there will likely be steam flash sales, etc. so you can probably get the PC version

you can assume the Xbox One will not have the map editor. This goes back to reading comprehension.

Originally posted by AllosaurusJr:
You state this like it's much better than keyboard and mouse, (note that that is an opinion, not fact) and as such, is debatable.

Which is because

Originally posted by rotek:
What one would you buy if you were choosing one, I'm about to buy it but im not sure what to get it for?

Originally posted by AllosaurusJr:
If you're going to mention things based on opinion and also blatantly obvious you should atleast add in the other blatantly obvious thing.

Again, he asked for my opinion...

Originally posted by rotek:
What one would you buy if you were choosing one, I'm about to buy it but im not sure what to get it for?

Last edited by jason; Feb 17, 2015 @ 9:04am
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76561198201737249 Feb 24, 2016 @ 1:39am 
Please keep it respectful everyone.

There aren't any plans currently to add controller support to the PC version of The Escapists.

Originally posted by Mashuu:
Still waiting for an answer from the devs on why the PC graphics are toned down compared to the Xbone

The games look different because they were made in different game engines, which effects the way the graphics look. The PC version was made in Fusion, whilst the console versions were made in Unity.

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TheGoldenW Feb 24, 2016 @ 7:58pm 
I like the PC version, I have never tried the Xbox version though.
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T@F Mar 6, 2016 @ 1:37pm 
I own both,and i like the xbox one better.
Using a Joypad makes it better for me anyway,
(besides the better graphics and ui layout and sounds on xbox one)

Also why does the xbox one have 4 bonus maps yet the pc has 8 bonus maps?
(their not workshop maps)
where's the missing extra 4 maps for the xbox one?
Last edited by T@F; Mar 6, 2016 @ 1:44pm
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Thovi Mar 7, 2016 @ 7:39am 
PS4 and XBOX ONE has funny endings
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CreatorCreepy Mar 8, 2016 @ 7:01pm 
I think XBOX controls are easier beacuse you sont need to move a cursor.
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Manchos Mar 10, 2016 @ 3:26am 
The graphics weren't toned down for PC, they were toned up for the later console port. I started on the PC version way back, then midway during production Team17 offered to make a console version due to requests.

Because of the limitations of the game engine I used, T17 had to create the game from scratch in Unity and make several modifications for it to work better on console. The entire game was built around controller support (e.g. that's why the HUD inventory was moved) and they updated the low res retro-look visuals for playing on larger TVs.

Nothing is 'missing' from either version, they just have slight differences ;)
Last edited by Manchos; Mar 10, 2016 @ 3:30am
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T@F Mar 11, 2016 @ 7:00am 
Originally posted by ChrisD:
Nothing is 'missing' from either version, they just have slight differences ;)

The xbox one is missing the extra 4 bonus maps that's on the pc though.
Pc has 8 bonus maps,xbox one has 4 bonus maps.

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