Prison Break: The Video Game

Kris Erickson • Aug 12, 2009 • Comments ()

We would actually like to see a current-gen game based on escaping from prison, but we're not sure this is quite what we had in mind. Video game publisher Deep Silver today announced a license agreement with Twentieth Century Fox to create a video game based on the TV series "Prison Break." The game will be targeted for PC, XBOX 360 and PS3, with a 2010 release date. Deep Silver is most well known for recent console games Risen and Sacred 2: Fallen Angel.

"Who doesn't love the thrill of a prison break? It's a great basis for any video game, but even better when utilizing the intricate storyline and colorful characters created for the Fox series," says Gary Rosenfeld, Senior Vice President of New Media for Fox Licensing.

The protagonist of the "Prison Break" game is Company agent Tom Paxton. He is sent to the Fox River State Penitentiary to find out why Michael Scofield (the hero of the TV series), a man without a previous criminal record, became a bank robber. The storyline runs parallel to the first season of "Prison Break": Paxton encounters several characters from the series and experiences key events from his own perspective.

According to the publisher, the action adventure "Prison Break" has all the markings of the award-winning TV series: a compelling story, distinct characters, and fast-paced action. Using diverse climbing and stealth skills, the protagonist Paxton explores numerous locations of the series, all brought to life with great attention to detail.

We will definitely reserve judgment on this title until we see more actual gameplay, but if it doesn't turn out to be the escape game we were hoping for, somebody will probably be inspired to make one. Rockstar, we are looking squarely in your direction...