Can You Escape Every Prison in The Escapists Without Crafting?

[@timewizard101]

Prison Timestamps: 1:27 Center Parks 4:48 Stalag Flucht 6:54 Fhurst Peak Correctional 7:52 Shankton State Pen 8:43 Alcatraz 10:10 Paris Central Pen 13:37 Camp Epsilon 15:50 Jungle Compound 19:14 Fort Bamford 22:06 Tutorial 25:09 Banned Camp 26:10 Jingle Cells 27:10 Santas Sweatshop 29:59 Escape Team 33:21 London Tower 34:44 HMP Irongate 39:45 Duct Tapes Are Forever 42:29 San Pancho

[@GenericMystic]

Thank you! I'll just pin this for ease of access for others!

[@TheUltimateGooner]

Thanks for the timestamps

[@5ilverstreak854]

Huh, a time wizard with timestamps, neat.

[@Illuminex_XD]

Thank you 👍

[@D3m0n1c4t]

legend

[@alexanderelderhorst2107]

Imagine being literally outside of the wall and getting a magic letter materializing into your hand saying you're going to solitary, so you walk BACK into the prison to go there...

[@brangwynthedarkestdeity1210]

I think that the warden of wardens just teleports you but only when a guard notices that your missing, and his power only works in a certain area.

[@w花b]

​@@brangwynthedarkestdeity1210 but that's fail RP 😢

[@brangwynthedarkestdeity1210]

@@w花b it's just what I made up in my head for this to make sence in game logic. You can create your own reason cause it's not set in stone. Just like dnd.

[@spiritwicc3953]

You don't want to get the ire of the warden who can materialise letters. Imagine what else he can do

[@MechWarrior894]

Darn, we got caught. Time to go back!

[@willcth3b3st]

22:15 you know escaping a prison not the intended way is one thing but completely breaking the tutorial is another thing

[@iswitchedsidesforthiscat]

Dude what the fuck did I just saw

[@redspear007]

The snipers don't shoot when you're holding a hostage because they don't want to kill them. It's not a bug, it's a feature!

[@GenericMystic]

If only that worked any time I held one...

[@arachne4070]

That's actually a nice detail

[@Yuni-is-Schrodingers-Fox]

I was about to comment this, guess you beat me to it by like.. 5 months

[@byronholt2031]

​@@Yuni-is-Schrodingers-Fox Niko Oneshot

[@eba2644]

@@Yuni-is-Schrodingers-FoxNiko Oneshot

[@bunbun2181]

The fact that you can just create yellow keys out of thin air is really funny

[@thatoneotheridiot3361]

But only while naked.

[@w花b]

​@@thatoneotheridiot3361 well of course, that's a given.

[@jakubjunak1195]

Imagine if you could only create red keys instead for example, whole run would be ruined cause tutorial would become unbeatable

[@floralbrake]

Breaking yellow locks. Featuring: Walter Yellow Jesse Keyman Skyler Yellow Gus Bing Hank Traitor

[@Spacebugg]

​@@jakubjunak1195 also the implications would be... Unsettling.

[@theregularterrarian3933]

I think it's funny how you can just cheese most of the dlc prisons by breaking through a single unbreakable block

[@peterfusion1820]

When I was watching this, I kept forgetting about the "without crafting" part, and kept thinking to myself "Why is he not using a bed dummy" or other useful items. The amount of times I caught myself saying this was unbelievable. Great video, well done! :D

[@arthurfoxgamer2278]

Ok I gotta thank you Generic because now I know why the prison keeps getting on lockdown at center perks when I knock down 2 guards, because there is ONLY 5 guards

[@GenericMystic]

Yup! And I'm not sure about this one, but I think it also holds true if you knock out one guard and then a random prisoner knocks out a second. Once the downed guards percentage is below 40% though, lockdown should end if the guards see you... I think. Not sure, but I *think* that's how it works.

[@arthurfoxgamer2278]

alright, thanks man

[@Ugh718]

@@GenericMystic Lockdown doesn't end if the guards see you(aslong as its not nighttime after lights out,and if it is if u're wearing a guards uniform it still won't end the lockdown)they have to knock you out first

[@mistermath481]

@@Ugh718 wrong, lockdown ends when you don't beat any more guards and the defeated wardens wake up, but they still gonna try look you down and beat you up and probably send you to solitary

[@DrPotatoSkins]

This video popped up randomly on my recommended page, and I just gotta say: This was a treat. It had it all. It had easy wins, hard-fought wins, glitches, witty banter, and it was all centered around a game I've played so much, yet I never even considered something like this. I mean... you beat *_THE TUTORIAL,_* the thing that FORCES you to craft, without crafting. And to top it off, that ending that honestly gripped me. Idk, maybe I'm just a sucker for a good story, but it really did get to me. You trying to find a way through San Pancho felt like when the unlikely hero goes against the superboss at the end of a movie. You struggled and fought, but found no way through at first. Then you took a step back, thought a little more closely, and saw an (admittedly very narrow) path to success. Keep up the videos like this, and I'll keep coming back. You've earned a sub from me, and you also earned the right to take a dang nap.

[@GenericMystic]

I like telling a story with these challenge runs rather than it being just "In this situation do X and you'll win" which works for a guide, but in my opinion takes away from the average viewing experience. I want to make it fun for those who have no idea what's going on, and seeing comments like this reassure me that I'm doing at least something right. Thank you!

[@witheredbonnie9268]

Now we wait for the escapists 3. If there will be one.

[@oneowen]

Definitely gonna be a long time until then considering how they just released a new game

[@meinaimsuckt]

There will be no the escapists 3, they stated that on Twitter some time before

[@rubicubie]

​@@meinaimsucktWait, The Escapists was made by Valve?

[@meinaimsuckt]

@@rubicubie no lmao it was made by team 17 when did I say it was made by valve, team 17 tweeted it

[@GenericMystic]

​@@meinaimsuckti believe the joke is that Valve never makes a third iteration on any series. Portal, Half Life, Team Fortress-

[@wigglebot765]

This game was always super hard for me to beat regularly, cool to see just how much it can be broken!

[@S76SeaDragon]

You can take a shovel, dig a hole on top of the one you went down into, make the shovel endless with a bug, break iron blocks and the underground world of the tutorial is in your hands. That's really breaking the tutorial

[@jessebaker4245]

@@S76SeaDragonI’m too autistic and lazy to do that

[@spiritwicc3953]

I actually really liked that chart of all the prisons you made, it was very neat

[@GenericMystic]

Thank you! I wanted to add a bit more visual flare to this that The Escapists 2 Without Crafting lacked. I think I did a good job overall, but of course, I feel like there's still more I could do even if I don't know what.

[@P0conator]

Title: fun little challenge, requires some thinking Video: proceeds to destroy the sh*t out of game

[@stefanwk5744]

This video is genuinely very impressive, 55 minutes worth of gameplay with very good editing, i'm amazed you're so not known

[@GenericMystic]

Well I do only have a few videos that cover a lot of generally niche games so I can understand why.

[@aaron_flow]

​@@GenericMystictoo bad that these games are not as known and loved as they were before. I personally love when people take a look at the old(?) games and try to break them by removing a vital feature. I wish I could also do a video like that, but I lack editing and writing (scenario for the video) skills. But you, along with really nice editing, also have a nice voice which really suits for videos like these - not so monotonous (?), and you don't sound too bored playing the game haha. Great job, and I hope you get more recognized!!

[@77elite9]

All the glitches being shown really show how unknowingly broken the game is, I never knew any of these glitches.

[@yesthis5653]

That intro was clean how you explained while finishing the prison.

[@penguin_king2759]

10/10 vid. Honestly got me at the end I truly thought it was impossible.

[@miguelgameiro8063]

Me too

[@hauntedsunsets]

this was such a good watch! the vibes of each game in this challenge are so different, it's really cool seeing how they differ

[@GenericMystic]

I feel like the most important thing to learn from me doing this game without Crafting is how well made The Escapists 2 is. It isn't nearly as broken as this game is and makes you appreciate it a lot more.

[@amberbeaver2094]

I just watched the other one and the vocal pitch seems different too

[@elianas1121]

I was honestly expecting the tutorial to be the last one, and the crafting section to lock you in so hard it broke the run. Glad to see I was wrong!

[@DojBro]

Damn, I never knew about cell key glitch along with duping glitch. And the way you just obliterated that indestructible block at 25:55 made me just wheeze. Legendary work there lad!

[@GenericMystic]

People are commenting for me to do The Escapists: Walking Dead just so they believe they'll appear in that video that I might not even make while under the assumption I'd do the same bit twice. If I were to do TE:WD it wouldn't be for at least another year and no, people commenting asking for it won't appear in that video if I were to make it. Stop asking please.

[@iliketheturtles14]

TE:TWD is impossible for all levels.

[@Icerecruit0]

@@iliketheturtles14 omg hi turtles

[@competitivecooper]

ayyyy havent watched yet but saw this in my notifications, and im excited also i know my grammar is bad im tired

[@tankfarter]

I just wanted the vid

[@batrongordeg]

Oh wow what a masterpiece. Its criminal that this video has only 10k views it deserves a million. Fantastic challenge filled with tricks i somehow never knew. The underground wall chipping, the duct tapes wall colision glitch and much more. Its extremely well edited, fun to watch and 55minutes just passed by quickly. Well done man, looking forward to more challenge videos.

[@dymaxion3988]

Imagine having to explain to investigators that the prisoner escaped by using a dark alchemical ritual to transform their clothes into a key

[@LimeonCandy]

I love that when escaping the first two prisons you straight up take a guard with you when you escape

[@gingiboyo1600]

looks like adding digging through water to his skillset would prove to be beneficial later on

[@GenericMystic]

Unfortunately digging under water will have to do :/

[@gingiboyo1600]

@@GenericMystic unfortunate how you can’t break physics more than you already have

[@gdmalin7128]

I think I watched this video like 5 times now (all of it) It's so entertaining. Def underrated. You earned a sub

[@TheUltimateGooner]

8:42 ironic that the hardest to escape prison ever irl is labeled "easy" by you.

[@GenericMystic]

I like the tongue in cheek humor every now and then :)

[@emperor_putenskiy]

Well, devs just totally failed with making Alcatraz any difficult. Such a reputation irl, yes, but in the game, it's easier than Stalag Flucht, and that's with an intentional escape route. And with that being totally intentional you can say that they saw that as ironic and expectation breaking. In the end Alcatraz is probably most boring prison in the game :/

[@vendingvending3371]

Holy fucking shit what an amazing video! Dude your strats and glitches are crazy, hope ur doing well man and thanks for the vid

[@weirdal1en]

This was randomly reccomended to me, youve done a good job explaining everything!

[@GenericMystic]

I really strive for Edutainment when making videos so I'm glad I did the information conveying well!

[@opticvoltaire7775]

Hey there I just wanna say your content isn’t trash at all. Your effort really shows and it is very entertaining and enjoyable! Keep up the good work!

[@0m7_]

Thank you SO MUCH for making this. Us escapists 1 stans NEED videos like these so people play this game so THANK YOU!!

[@Necrovia]

I JUST got Escapist and Escapist 2, and I was shocked to see someone making content about this series still

[@NovemberJoy]

This was a really awesome video you should do more cool stuff!!! ... Seriously, though, I know nothing about this game or the sequel but this was pretty intriguing. Surprising amounts of strategy involved. The visuals were also surprisingly well put together - I need to brush up on that. I guess I'll be sticking around - hope your PC troubles are solved sooner rather than later.

[@GenericMystic]

Thank you for the compliments on the visuals! And yeah, computer stuff is sad to have happen. I can do a shorter form of content like shorts or 15-ish Minute Videos probably, but nothing lengthy like what I really enjoy making (mainly due to storage space on my laptop). I'm working on getting it all sorted though!

[@TheLonelyKirby]

Just wanted to mention that you have a very chill vibe and voice, thanks for the great content!

[@RedditTaskForce]

it's not often that i find a recommended video that's this good. you're a great storyteller and editor; i loved the "select a prison" graphic good work on this challenge too! i played this game a lot when i was younger (still love it) and the soundtrack is great

[@drawnfromflames7007]

you definitely do make that Quality over Quantity

[@cottoncandyenthusiast8371]

I know it's been a year but i applaud the visual of the overall prisons you've done, very creative

[@GenericMystic]

One of the highlights of this channel tbh

[@joshwalker2210]

This was amazing, commenting to boost the algorithm! Hope your channel gets big

[@screamingmurkrow1720]

Amazing, you are the most perseverant and I love your vids for it.

[@bendyboy7179]

You showed my comment im happy now. This is your best video congratulations also i guess saying please does help you get what you need.

[@bendyboy7179]

I am an idiot for for putting beat instead of best now i changed it.

[@DeadlyOre]

Dude I havent seen a video on this game in a while! This game is a favorite of mine, and I'm happy to see something like this. This was a very good and high-quality video, I learned a lot from a game I thought I knew so much about.

[@lukapetrovic412]

Man, the timing could not have been better. I'm getting into playing the game again (the second one, got the dlc bundle)

[@hikikomori3307]

Damn, love challenge runs and this onr was truly incredible to watch, just that start finishing the first prison while doing the explanations was badass, great story tellinf, hidden gem of a channel right here, hope you grow a lot man and keep up the great work!!

[@Aitoritoast]

Beautiful, high quality video. Definitely something worth being proud of!

[@Voidfiber0]

I just found your channel and your voice reminds me of a grown up version of Clarence and I'm loving it great vid :)

[@GenericMystic]

Ty for watching and I'm glad you liked it!

[@oleevv]

It's really nice to see high quality The Escapists content, also i was only aware of like half of the glitches presented in the video, this game is so damn broken lol. Earned a sub

[@DimandraProductions]

The editing, the music and voiceover are so good. Such a good video.

[@EvilWillow123123]

didnt saw the whole video yet, but i got to say the editing of this video is fuckin amazing. you did a really good job at that, and have a lot of talent and skill for editing.

[@GenericMystic]

Ty! I think I could have done a lot better though, but that's me being my worst critic here.

[@buttergod42]

I love high quality long videos man, keep up the incredible work.

[@Souroy]

This video and the one on escapists 2 really opened my mind to whats possible in these games, great work!

[@WordUser]

This video is insanely well done what, I am seriously impressed with how much detail, effort and thought went into making this so easy and entertaining to watch without any prior information and thats just from what i can see as a viewer

[@megamiana-spaceforcecomman705]

This will be interesting to see, looking forward to Jungle Compound and HMP Irongate. Pretty sure those are impossible.

[@GenericMystic]

Only one way to know!

[@yuviaro3511]

​@@GenericMysticblackmail?

[@LedYouAshtray]

You can dig under the gate that would normally require you make a pass in Jungle Compound, it's not impossible.

[@odeo5691]

I’m impressed with the quality of the content. Keep going brother!

[@trollplant]

Bros pushing the 10-minute break

[@unnamed3378]

Good video as aleays. Can't wait for the next one

[@jakedoesyoutube]

I find it funny they unlock the gates when a prisoner knocks out a -bunch- ton of guards. You aren't supposed to let incredibly violent criminals walk out, you keep them locked in! Keep the gates locked until the army comes in, or just kill the escapee with handguns.

[@GenericMystic]

I guess the warden would rather avoid potential blood on their hands from keeping you in with a bunch of incapacitated guards.

[@rawvegankid]

I ADORE your editing, pacing, and storytelling. You had me in the first couple minutes, but the Center Perks reveal made me fall in love! I've never even cared about this game before, I'm subscribing for quality ALONE!

[@malgos6532]

This was a fricking journey and deserves so much more attention! Thanks for making my day :)

[@sylfan052]

nice run man

[@napsbrickrailways2290]

Now we need The Survivalists without crafting - I don’t even think that’s possible

[@GenericMystic]

Unless there's a way to go to different islands without Crafting a raft, I doubt so.

[@Sus_pumpkin]

@@GenericMystick now do shadows of loathing at level 1

[@ramaicatseye]

I just finished the vid, and i swear it’s been like a year since ive been this entertained.

[@V13STOP]

Omg, I almost cryed at the end! It felt like the most intense part of a movie or some tv show, loll I don't get to say this a lot, creating high quality content from the start is the key to success for every youtuber. Btw I really like your voice, like it just fits with the funny moments with the calm moments, and especially at the end with the dramatic moment. Definitely won a sub, The Escapists is one of my favourite games of all time.

[@GenericMystic]

Aww ty! I think my voice in these videos is... Okay? I dunno. It's definitely progressed throughout the history of this channel to sound more upbeat and less **void** if that makes sense. Glad you liked the video tho!

[@V13STOP]

​@@GenericMysticoh yeah I clicked on the video about The Escapists 2, no crafting challange. Before, your voice used to have like... less of a personality? Umm... like it sounded as the basic random youtuber voice you'll find at small creators. Now it does sound less * *void* * and it has a bit of a tone change that makes it more recognisable which, personally, I like quite a lot. Also a lot of youtubers have deeper voices which makes it harder to understand words as a foreign english speaker.

[@dawsjuan]

The “please just stahp it” ms paint animation made me laugh, and for that I not only subscribe, but I will binge your videos.

[@JoshuaRushton-k2t]

I didn't play this game before but this is impressive.

[@b6oy1004]

Awesome video! I’ve often wondered if this was possible myself lol I’ve always loved this game, great to see it getting some more love lately

[@EmployeeKB]

i havent even finished the video im not even 10 minutes in but you did the most spot-on squidward voice and i have to say well done, dude. even if it wasn't intentional

[@Saffron-mb8mp]

Excellent video! Entertaining concept AND great editing! Also your voice is very cute if I may add. Really glad that this randomly popped up, it was a fun watch.

[@GenericMystic]

Brain go Errorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[@PiniutLEGIT]

The fact that you broke THE Tutorial with me thinking from the start that you can't do it due to forced crafting was a nice surprise. Good thing the game didn't soft lock after "making" Yellow Key.

[@GenericMystic]

Additionally you can equip a pillow in the weapon slot and it'll let you.out of the cell as well.

[@lobsylobs]

* this is the first video i've seen from you and i dont know much abt the escapists but i ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR SILLY MASCOT CHARACTER DESIGN

[@GenericMystic]

Aww ty, this is the only time she's appeared in a vid other than my Profile Picture appearing in the intro and credits, but seeing that people enjoy her being present... Idk, I wouldn't mind using her more in videos in the future!

[@WizardBrandon]

Devs: haha you cant just dg your way out of this one, we put invincible blocks Player: *digs through anyway* devs: wait no

[@ramaicatseye]

OMG i LOVE!!! Challenges like this. I also thought i knew this game by heart, and i have nestorlgia for it. fun vid, now do the escapists 0

[@RostamCTM]

Man, your voice is sooooo soothing, I love it

[@GenericMystic]

Uh... Thanks I guess? I don't particularly care for the voice I use but I'm glad you liked it nonetheless?

[@vendingvending3371]

Oh hell yea! I'm so gonna sray up all night for this!

[@GenericMystic]

This video won't be going anywhere (hopefully), so take your time and get some sleep. I won't be encouraging bad sleeping habits!

[@vendingvending3371]

​@@GenericMysticAight thanks for the advice

[@Niko12068]

I think I remember an escape method in The Escapists where if you beat the life out of enough gaurds, you will be able to walk out of the front prison doors.

[@coa3704]

Going from this video to the escapists 2 one is, let’s say, an experience :3 Very fun video(s)!

[@ericomartins3557]

your videos are very well made. If you get more consistent your channel will grow a lot. Already having a character helps a lot.

[@gargatarian1803]

Just came across your videos but can i say its a really good video, but also that your voice is really nice and calming, but not boring

[@aeolianthecomposer]

6:37 I like how you escape with the guard

[@MamaTrixxieAsmr]

Bro stole a Man

[@ShebWasHere]

This man should have 1M subscribers. How da heck do you have the mental sanity to do this bro. I look up to you, genuinely.

[@GenericMystic]

To answer the question of mental sanity, I just simply stopped enjoying a lot of games because they felt too easy on an initial playthrough. Most games I try for the first time nowadays I try to incorporate some kind of challenge because I just enjoy it! And as for the look up to thing, while I do appreciate it, I will warn you that doing that will likely lead to being inevitably disappointed by something you may disagree with me on someday. I'm just an entity on the interwebs that wants to educate and entertain, not a role model. That being said, you do you because I can't dictate what ya do!

[@ShebWasHere]

You're not just an entity on the interwebs, you're a legendary entity of the interwebs. Remember that...

[@CleetuSdaman]

Hey, I’ve been a fan of yours for a while now and I just wanna say your really great at these challenges and some of the things you have done I have actually used in normal escapists gameplay. Anyways yeh your really cool and stuff + your on Enders club so instant valid. Anyways cya next vid!

[@adi_baa]

YOOOO why did you tube not recommend this to me? I loveeed your original Escapists 2 video! Looking forward to watching this one!!!!!

[@fello1312]

I love the design of your oc literally so much

[@GenericMystic]

Aww ty, she's my special little goof.

[@burcuaytan8182]

Lets gooo this is going to be fun

[@AbdullahNaifAlotaibi]

bro took cop with him 💀 4:06

[@ethanstahel4822]

hey if you see this I wanted to say thank you, I cant imagine how much it must suck that only your escapists content go super viral but even so every now and then I come back to this to see get a recap on glitches before getting back into it, I would watch some of your other content but it's mostly stuff that I've never seen before but I do know about the escapists so I am able to watch it alot easier, I think that either doing more popular games or more playthrough style content would boost your content more, either way thank you and never take this masterpiece down please?

[@GenericMystic]

I definitely agree with the sentiment of doing more popular games (hence tomorrow's video being ULTRAKILL), but I mainly make videos on stuff I enjoy so it feels genuine and not making content for the sake of making content.

[@kliop0]

I liked the video very much, nice work man

[@BigOlGojifan]

Damn- this was very fun to watch, you earned a new subscriber. Also I love your voice- TvT

[@GenericMystic]

Glad you enjoyed watching it! Also personally, I don't really care for my voice here, but hey preference is preference.

[@BigOlGojifan]

@@GenericMystic hey! I still love your voice :) very nice to listen to throughout the video! Keep up the good work!

[@excisable7993]

I feel like the devs of The Escapists made some bugs on purpose since it makes zero sense how you can turn your outfit into a cell key 💀

[@GenericMystic]

I think that ID 0 in the item list is the Yellow Key which is why every item sort of defaults to it with these glitches.

[@Sans_Sent935]

Usually I would get all the keys with things I found out myself, maybe not first but without the internet. If you make guard hp to 0 take his key and go sleep mobile you save key without solitary.

[@GenericMystic]

Always different methods of doing this sort of stuff! I just look stuff up online because in a manner of speaking, reinventing the wheel can be fun but is ultimately pointless most of the time.

[@redyoshi3877]

I saw the one the Escapsits 2 and this will be fun to watch

[@lukeholmes9767]

Keep up the good work bro

[@carrak8335]

Hey! Awesome video. This is my first time watching watching anything on this game and I'm really glad I came here! New sub for you :) I'd like to suggest a small improvement. Sometimes the music sounds louder than you (e.g. at 31:30), I think it'd be better if it was a little quieter when you speak

[@GenericMystic]

Yeah so I wanted to change that but the motherboard for my computer got fried from a thunderstorm so I had to rip one of the rendered videos off of the hard drive that still had some errors. Would have fixed it, but I couldn't!

[@carrak8335]

@@GenericMystic oh, that sucks. You could look into uninterruptible power supplies and surge protectors to prevent (or at least lessen the chance of) things like that from happening in the future. It's a great video nonetheless! Keep up the good work :)

[@oshy3385]

I think this has invigorated something in me to get back into the game again and play. I used to play this game all the time, and I was able to riot out of every single main prison in the game (the first 6 prisons, all recorded too 😎) and this video has given me some ideas on how to get higher scores, and possibly faster times! I also didn’t know that a good friend of mine, RareRiotMasterYT actually did find a lot of these glitches in this game. Very cool to see someone play this game still, and makes me excited to try and hop back on and play myself! This video was amazing, and I guess I should now see what you did for the 2nd game! Congrats

[@JacobIczkowski]

Great video! I just subscribed. Keep up the good work!

[@RemecArt]

I'm so glad this game still has a somewhat active community

[@PenelopeNaomi]

Defo earned a sub, incredible job!

[@Nobody-uj8oo]

the beginning of the video is so cool I was watching this in the background and this made me start paying attention lol

[@Solysis5]

ooh this run looks cool, nice

[@SpaceCadetSec]

First vid and already love the channel, keep it up sis 💕

[@GenericMystic]

Thank you!!!

[@nopalito747]

"arguably one of the easiest prisons to escape out of, Alcatraz" your tax dollars at work