Hoosegow: Prison Survival

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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.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 900 reviews

story20 positive mentions

monetization90 negative mentions

The game is engaging and offers a variety of scenarios that keep it interesting.
It has a unique concept that combines humor with decision-making in a prison setting.
The lack of intrusive ads enhances the gameplay experience.

The game is heavily reliant on luck, making it frustratingly difficult to progress without spending money.
Many scenarios lead to unavoidable deaths, especially as players near the end of their sentences.
There are numerous grammatical errors and translation issues that detract from the overall experience.

monetization
106 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
6%
85%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with players appreciating the minimal and non-intrusive ad presence, as ads are primarily optional and reward-based. However, many users express frustration over the necessity of watching ads or making in-app purchases to progress, as the game often feels designed to push players towards spending money. Overall, while the game is enjoyable and has potential, the reliance on ads for rewards and the difficulty in earning in-game currency without spending real money are significant points of contention.
- “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!”
- “Played it several times, it's a fun game but it's heavily under ad scheme, to a point that you cannot win a scenario unless you have watched ads.”
- “This game forces you to make in-app purchases to buy karma and coins; without those, chances of being dead increase by 100%.”
- “This game is unbelievably bad; you have to watch 40-second ads to get more karma points, and in every situation, it's death. Yeah, this game is a joke.”
story
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
50%
8%
The game's story aspect receives mixed reviews, with players appreciating the engaging and humorous storylines but criticizing the repetitive nature and lack of meaningful rewards for completing missions. While some enjoy the interactive choices and potential for varied outcomes, many express frustration over gameplay mechanics that hinder progress and enjoyment, suggesting a need for improvements in mission design and overall narrative depth. Overall, the story is seen as entertaining but in need of refinement to enhance player experience.
- “It's simple and funny storylines keep you entertained for hours.”
- “So far though, the story is great, it's a fun challenge and a very nice idea for a game.”
- “Terrific game with lots of engaging scenarios and quick plot pacing.”
- “Honestly, in my opinion this game needs a lot of improvement in terms of storyline, characters, and graphics.”
- “The game has potential, but they make it so you die so quickly into a story, due to things outside of your control, that it's not enjoyable.”
- “It doesn't make sense to me, I thought it's a normal prison action game, but it's just a story.”
humor
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
96%
13%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many players finding it funny and entertaining through its simple storylines, quirky scenarios, and amusing dialogue. However, some critiques point to forced dialogue and a lack of depth in the humor, suggesting that while the game aims for comedic effect, it doesn't always hit the mark. Overall, players appreciate the lightheartedness and comedic elements, making it a fun experience despite some inconsistencies.
- “It's simple and funny storylines keep you entertained for hours.”
- “This is a crazy cool game with funny scenarios.”
- “Good job developers, it is a very fun game and indeed humorous as the description says.”
- “Secondly, the dialogue sounds so forced and unfunny.”
- “The jokes fall flat and feel more like a chore than a laugh.”
- “I expected clever humor, but instead, I got cringeworthy attempts at comedy.”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
45%
14%
Overall, the gameplay is described as fun and intuitive, with a simple click-and-read mechanic that can be engaging despite its repetitive nature. However, many players express frustration with random death events, lack of meaningful choices, and the absence of animations or varied content, suggesting that improvements are needed to enhance the experience. While some appreciate the absence of intrusive ads, others feel that the game could benefit from more depth and variety to maintain long-term interest.
- “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!”
- “Great game, easy to navigate, and only ads are if you want coins, etc., but they are not necessary for gameplay.”
- “Love this game; it has incredibly immersive gameplay yet it lacks events and extra gear, so you can work on your character, but otherwise, I highly recommend it.”
- “The new story modes are fun in theory, but the dialogue is absolutely terrible and it kills the gameplay for me.”
- “The watching ads for coins/cards mechanic doesn't work at all.”
- “It's literally you just read and make choices, no animation, no gameplay and the decisions are random so you can never really win - unless you pay.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
32%
16%
Overall, the graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality, clarity, and unique art style, with many users expressing enjoyment of the visual presentation. However, there are also calls for improvements, including more realistic graphical changes and additional visuals within the gameplay. While some players rate the graphics highly, others feel there is room for enhancement, particularly in terms of character movements and overall visual variety.
- “And graphically the game is very well made.”
- “It's good quality, the images are really clear and the art style is nice.”
- “Great game and graphics, keep it up and release more games like this one.”
- “Honestly, in my opinion this game needs a lot of improvement in terms of storyline, characters, and graphics.”
- “I love that this game is just so fun, ads are not forced, you don't need to spend any money, overall I'd recommend anybody buying it; the graphics are mid-tier.”
- “This game is a solid 2 stars. I have nothing against it, but it probably needs more realistic graphical changes and actual visible movements of the characters; otherwise, it's a decent app.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, frequently freezing and crashing during loading or character customization. Users report that it often becomes unplayable, especially when connected to Wi-Fi, and is plagued by various glitches.
- “It shows the loading screen and gets most of the way there, then freezes and crashes.”
- “Looks good on paper, but one big issue: I can't seem to play it since it just freezes after choosing how my character looks.”
- “Game freezes when you have Wi-Fi turned on.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with several users reporting issues such as sound cutting out and a general lack of music and sound effects, which contributes to a bland experience. While some appreciate the game's overall quality, the absence of a robust audio experience is a notable concern among players.
- “Well made game, but I don't know if it's just me, but there are no sounds like music. If it doesn't have it, it would be nice if it could be added later.”
- “Love it, except the music keeps cutting out.”
- “This game is really bland with the lack of music, sound effects, and a proper introduction to the game.”
- “Well-made game, but I don't know if it's just me, but there is no music (if it doesn't have any, it would be nice if it could be added later).”
- “Love it except the music keeps cutting out.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
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 adds to the replay value.”
- “Great replayability.”
- “Many replay value.”
- “The game lacks significant replay value, making it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
- “Once you complete the game, there's little incentive to return, as the experience feels repetitive.”
- “While the initial playthrough is enjoyable, the lack of varied outcomes or choices diminishes its replayability.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the game has introduced new elements like portraits and backgrounds, some players feel that these changes have detracted from the original atmosphere, which they found more appealing.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, often feeling intense sadness and frustration when losing items after death, highlighting the unpredictability of outcomes as a significant source of emotional investment.
- “You never really know how things are going to turn out, and I'm not going to lie... I want to cry every time I lose my items after dying.”
- “The story hit me hard; I felt a deep connection with the characters and their struggles.”
- “Every decision I made felt weighty, and the emotional consequences lingered long after I finished playing.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Players appreciate the game overall but express a desire for enhanced character development, specifically through the addition of character design options.
- “The character development in this game is incredibly deep, allowing players to truly connect with their characters and see them grow throughout the story.”
- “I love how the choices I make impact my character's development, making each playthrough feel unique and personal.”
- “The backstories and progression of the characters are well-crafted, adding layers of complexity that enhance the overall experience.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful choices that affect character growth throughout the game.”
- “The characters seem one-dimensional, and their arcs don't evolve in a satisfying way.”