Hoosegow: Prison Survival

76%
Game Brain Score Based on 1,563 reviews
  • monetization
  • story
  • humor
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Hoosegow: Prison Survival is an adventure game that offers a dark comedy take on prison survival with an intriguing story and pretty visuals. Its humor will make you laugh, but be prepared for an excessive amount of advertisements. In this game, players must navigate the dangerous world of prison life and try to survive against all odds.

  • iPad
  • iPhone
  • Phone
  • Android
  • Mobile Platform
  • Tablet
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Reviews

76%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,563 reviews
story11 positive mentions
monetization69 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique and engaging art style with clear images.
  • It offers a variety of funny scenarios and choices that keep the gameplay interesting.
  • The game is challenging and encourages strategic thinking, making it addictive.
  • The game is heavily reliant on luck, making it frustratingly difficult to progress without spending money.
  • There are numerous bugs, including issues with saving progress and loading ads for rewards.
  • Many choices lead to instant death, which can feel unfair and repetitive over time.
  • monetization86 mentions

    The monetization model of the game is heavily criticized for being pay-to-win, as players often feel forced to make in-app purchases to survive or progress, with many stating that the ability to earn rewards through ads is unreliable or non-functional. While some users appreciate the lack of intrusive ads and the option to watch them for bonuses, the overall sentiment is that the game requires significant spending to avoid frequent deaths and maintain gameplay. Despite the potential for enjoyment, the monetization strategy leaves many players frustrated and feeling that the game is a cash grab.

    • “No ads unless you want to watch them.”
    • “It is a fun game and has plenty to learn and master, no ads and no stupid in-your-face transactions or pointless clicks.”
    • “Love the options and prices for in-game purchases!”
    • “And the fact you have to make an in-game purchase to stay alive is a huge rip-off.”
    • “Game forces you to either buy more cards or die; you basically waste the ones you got for watching ads.”
    • “This game forces you to make in-app purchases to buy karma and coins; without those, the chances of being dead increase by 100%.”
  • story29 mentions

    The game's story is generally well-received, with players finding it entertaining and engaging, particularly appreciating the humorous and unique prison-themed narratives. However, many users express a desire for more depth, additional storylines, and improved mission rewards, as the gameplay can feel repetitive and challenging without adequate resources. Overall, while the story is a highlight, there are calls for enhancements to character development and mission structure to elevate the experience further.

    • “It's entertaining to say the least, and I really enjoy the story of the game; so far, so good!”
    • “I love how every character has their separate story and your purpose is to survive the prison.”
    • “Best story game I ever played.”
    • “Honestly, in my opinion, this game needs a lot of improvement in terms of storyline, characters, and graphics.”
    • “Alright, most choices are based on luck; fun for a while, but the story gets repetitive after a few days of playing.”
    • “Needs a more realistic and better storyline.”
  • humor27 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying its funny scenarios, quirky dialogues, and amusing situations that keep them entertained for hours. Many highlight the game's ability to blend humor with challenging gameplay, making it both engaging and lighthearted. Overall, the comedic elements are a significant draw, contributing to its addictive and enjoyable nature.

    • “This is a crazy cool game with funny scenarios.”
    • “It's challenging when completing missions and the situations you find yourself in are quite hilarious!”
    • “Good job developers, it is a very fun game and indeed humorous as the description says.”
  • gameplay16 mentions

    Overall, the gameplay is praised for its intuitive design and original ideas, making it enjoyable and easy to navigate. However, players express concerns about repetitive scenes, frequent random death events, and a lack of meaningful choices, which can lead to frustration. While some appreciate the absence of intrusive ads, others feel that the mechanics could be improved for a more engaging experience.

    • “Great gameplay with original ideas.”
    • “The gameplay is very intuitive, so much so that I feared it could get boring really quick, but it's also challenging and fun enough to stay engaging!”
    • “This game is very good and has decisions that can change the way of your gameplay; I give 5 stars for this game.”
    • “The watching ads for coins/cards mechanic doesn't work at all.”
    • “Love the concept and simple gameplay, but it's just too easy to die. There are 'random' events where you have a 50% chance to die, and they're crazy frequent.”
    • “It's literally just reading and making choices, with no animation or gameplay. The decisions feel random, so you can never really win unless you pay.”
  • graphics12 mentions

    Overall, the graphics of the game are praised for their clarity and appealing art style, with many users noting that the visuals are well-executed and contribute positively to the gameplay experience. However, there is a consensus that there is room for improvement, particularly in adding more graphics and animations to enhance realism and engagement. While some users rate the graphics highly, others suggest that a sequel or additional content could further elevate the visual experience.

    • “It's good quality, the images are really clear and the art style is nice.”
    • “The graphics and artwork are really great.”
    • “And graphically, the game is very well made.”
    • “Honestly, in my opinion this game needs a lot of improvement in terms of storyline, characters, and graphics.”
    • “This game is a solid 2 stars. I have nothing against it, but it probably needs more realistic graphical changes and actual seen movements of the characters; otherwise, it's a decent app.”
    • “I'd give it ⭐🌟⭐🌟 because there's always room for improvement; additionally, my suggestion is to have more graphics and pictures within the gameplay!”
  • stability5 mentions

    The game experiences significant stability issues, with frequent freezing and crashing during loading sequences, making it difficult for players to start new games or continue existing ones. Users consistently report that the game often fails to load properly, leading to frustration and interruptions in gameplay.

    • “It shows the loading screen and gets most of the way there, then freezes and crashes.”
    • “Loads most of the way then freezes and crashes every time.”
    • “Freezes way too often.”
  • replayability3 mentions

    Players highlight the game's great replayability, citing the presence of random events that enhance excitement and unpredictability, contributing to a higher overall replay value.

    • “Yes, there are random events, and yes, sometimes you can't control the entire outcome...but it makes it fun, exciting, and offers a higher replay value.”
    • “Great replayability.”
    • “Many replay value.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often feeling that it relies too much on luck, which can lead to boredom over time.

    • “It's borderline tedious now.”
    • “It's a luck game; grinding for coins gets kind of boring.”
  • music2 mentions

    Users generally enjoy the music in the game, but many report issues with it frequently cutting out or stopping altogether, indicating a significant bug that detracts from the overall experience.

    • “Love it except the music keeps cutting out.”
    • “New bug: the music always stops playing.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game is well-optimized, running smoothly without any intrusive ads, and features appealing artwork.

    • “Runs smoothly, no intrusive ads, and the artwork is pretty good.”
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Play time

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2hAverage play time
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