Introduction
Escaping the Prison is a point-and-click adventure game from the Henry Stickmin series, developed by Puffballs United and released on April 11, 2010. In this game, you play as Henry Stickmin, a stick figure character who has been imprisoned after a bank robbery gone wrong (as seen in the prequel, Breaking the Bank). The goal is to help Henry escape from a heavily guarded prison using a variety of tools and quick decision-making.
The game is known for its humor, creative scenarios, and multiple endings based on player choices. It offers three successful escape routes: Lame/Legal Way, Sneaky Way, and Badass Way—along with several humorous “fail” outcomes.
How to play
Controls
- The game is controlled using a mouse (or touch on mobile devices). Click to interact with objects, select tools, and make choices.
- The adventure begins with Henry in a prison cell, where a guard delivers a package containing a cake. You choose one of six items hidden in the cake: File, Cellphone, Drill, NrG Drink, Teleporter, or Rocket Launcher.
Gameplay
- Choice-Based progression: Each tool you select leads to a unique path with further decisions. Your choices determine whether Henry escapes or fails spectacularly.
- Quick decision-making: At key moments, you must click on-screen prompts or select options quickly to avoid detection or disaster.
- Multiple endings: The game has three successful endings:
- Lame/Legal Way: Using the Cellphone, Henry calls his attorney, leading to a courtroom scenario where you must choose the correct evidence (e.g., a videotape) to win the trial and be released.
- Sneaky way: Using the File, Henry takes a stealthy approach to avoid guards and escape quietly.
- Badass way: Using the Drill, Henry breaks out aggressively, requiring sharp reflexes to navigate obstacles.
- Incorrect choices or slow reactions often lead to funny fail scenes, but you can retry from the last decision point.
Escaping the Prison is a lighthearted, replayable game that rewards creativity and quick thinking. Try all the paths to discover every ending and enjoy the comedic mishaps along the way!
