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Escape Academy 2: Back 2 SchoolWhat streamers ran into on Twitch
Solo or co-op adventure about escaping puzzle rooms at school.
We listened to 8 Twitch streams of Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School (7h 52m in total). The problem that came up most: trophy year puzzle answers do not match the expected years, in 3 of 8 streams.
8 Twitch streams · 7h 52m analysed · English, French · analysed in the week of 9 Nov 2026 · Steam page
- Problems
- 37
- Ideas
- 0
- Highlights
- 13
Each problem, idea and highlight counts once, however often it came up. The timeline counts every moment: 66 in all.
Read what they actually saidFull report with quotes and VOD links · $49Where the moments happened
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- Stream 1, 1h analysed: nothing specific enough to report.
- Stream 2, 1h analysed: 8 problems, 1 highlight.
- Stream 3, 1h analysed: 6 problems.
- Stream 4, 52 min analysed: 5 problems, 3 highlights.
- Stream 5, 1h analysed: 5 problems, 6 highlights.
- Stream 6, 1h analysed: 5 problems, 2 highlights.
- Stream 7, 1h analysed: 10 problems, 2 highlights.
- Stream 8, 1h analysed: 11 problems, 2 highlights.
In the full report each item below has the streamers' own words and a ▶ link to that minute of the Twitch recording. The # is the item's number in that report. See what a full item looks like in the sample report
Problems (37)
Bugs, confusion, frustration and the moments players gave up. The ones most streams ran into come first.
- #4Confusion
trophy year puzzle answers do not match the expected years
3 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #5Confusion
first classroom keypad numbers and hidden final key confuse players
2 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #6Confusion
per-player items in co-op are not explained
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #28Frustration
default mouse sensitivity is much too high at the start
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #7Confusion
vending machine cannot be found from the npc directions
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #1Bug
near softlock in orientation avoided only by jumping
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #8Confusion
seal puzzle in the office has unclear valid items
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #9Confusion
missing train key was never hinted before departure
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
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- #10Confusion
animal art in the clock tower puzzle is hard to identify
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #2Bug
character voice changes noticeably within a scene
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #3Bug
cursor disappears on the locker combination screen
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #11Confusion
dorm room numbers follow no readable order
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #12Confusion
earning and spending credits is unclear and tight
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #13Confusion
dorm code found without a clear link to its lock
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #14Confusion
sundial puzzle gives no hint which setting is wrong
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #15Confusion
bell puzzle goal unclear after the clock step
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #16Confusion
hard to recall witness story needed for the address puzzle
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #17Confusion
path to the weather tower is hard to find
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #18Confusion
ticket machine order of coins and code is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #19Confusion
free roam campus hub comes as a surprise
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #20Confusion
how to get the card suit painting code is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #21Confusion
clubs counting puzzle unclear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #22Confusion
path up to the roof is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #23Confusion
letter clue wording in the password riddle is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #24Confusion
clock tower spool puzzle needs exact input without saying so
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #25Confusion
first station code source is hard to spot
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #26Confusion
split screen option shows for only one online player
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #27Confusion
snack puzzle does not signal it is a sudoku
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #29Frustration
cat gets underfoot and blocks movement
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #30Frustration
not enough credits to open campus doors
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #31Frustration
short room timer adds stress
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #32Frustration
returning robot character is unwelcome
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #33Frustration
npc conversations wait for both co-op players to gather
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #34Frustration
dialogue is easy to skip by accident
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #35Frustration
vending machine for the soda side quest is hard to find
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #36Frustration
wants more color shades in character creation
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #37Frustration
searching requires opening every campus door
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
What landed (13)
Moments players clearly enjoyed.
- #38Highlight
players enjoy replaying earlier puzzles on campus
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #39Highlight
dorm room and bathroom visuals impress on arrival
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #40Highlight
hidden money around campus is fun to find
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #41Highlight
theater casting board is a charming touch
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #42Highlight
small puzzles building toward a larger mystery in the play
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #43Highlight
eel character design gets a strong positive reaction
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #44Highlight
satisfying sound when a puzzle is solved
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #45Highlight
co-op ping on mouse wheel is a welcome discovery
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
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- #46Highlight
quest journal with many side quests impresses
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #47Highlight
player reflections in mirrors
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #48Highlight
returning memory gas mechanic is a welcome callback
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #49Highlight
satisfying fast clear of the opening tram quiz
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #50Highlight
good grade on the first room feels rewarding
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
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