In the original The Escapists , you can bypass the need to complete prisons sequentially by entering the following combination on the prison selection screen using your arrow keys: Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right
You can easily knock out any guard by crafting a Cup of Molten Chocolate (lighter + chocolate + cup). This is one of the most powerful weapons in the series and is highly effective for obtaining keys. The Escapists: Prison Escape - Free Hack
Many prisons have maintenance tunnels behind cell walls. Chipping through these walls and hiding the hole with a Poster or Bed is a classic way to store contraband and prepare for a final break. A Note on External Software In the original The Escapists , you can