Karryn's Prison

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"Karryn's Prison" is a hardcore adult RPG where you play as Karryn, the new Chief Warden of a prison that has just rioted. The game features a unique battle system with a focus on gangbangs, and the outcome of sexual encounters is shaped by the Willpower and Desire system. The Edicts and Passives systems allow for further customization of Karryn and the prison. This game is not intended for those seeking a quick and easy erotic experience.

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Play Modes

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

98%

Audience ScoreBased on 916 reviews

gameplay84 positive mentions

grinding21 negative mentions

Karryn's Prison offers a unique blend of RPG mechanics and adult content, making it engaging and fun to play.
The game features high-quality artwork and voice acting, enhancing the overall experience.
There is a significant amount of replayability due to various builds, passive systems, and multiple endings.

The game can be overly grindy, especially in the early stages, which may frustrate some players.
The difficulty spikes can feel unfair, particularly on higher difficulty settings, leading to potential soft locks.
Some players may find the lack of a gallery mode and the repetitive nature of certain mini-games to be drawbacks.

gameplay
253 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this adult game is noted for its surprising depth and complexity, integrating sexual mechanics into combat and RPG elements in a way that feels cohesive and engaging. Players must learn intricate systems and mechanics to succeed, which can be challenging but rewarding, offering a blend of strategy and erotic content that sets it apart from typical eroge titles. However, some reviewers criticize the steep learning curve and the need for external resources to fully grasp the mechanics, suggesting that the game could benefit from clearer explanations.
- “Never played an adult game with so much attention to gameplay mechanics.”
- “This game manages to combine h-scenes and rpg mechanics in a way that is both satisfying and challenging.”
- “The gameplay is rich and rewarding, filled with many good h scenes with many variations.”
- “You have to know how all of the mechanics work and how they synchronize to be able to reach the end without a game over.”
- “Doing research outside of a game to learn the mechanics is always a flaw to me, especially when it's because it is either poorly explained or not explained at all.”
- “The abundant dialogues and animations tend to slow down the gameplay to a halt.”
story
102 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
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The story of "Karryn's Prison" is a blend of humor and lightheartedness, featuring a unique premise where an imperial secretary becomes a prison warden. While it offers engaging dialogue and character interactions, the narrative is often straightforward and can feel predictable, with some players noting a lack of depth in the plot. Overall, the game is appreciated for its entertaining story that complements its gameplay mechanics, though it may not be as compelling for those seeking a deeply narrative-driven experience.
- “The story is hilarious, the game knows full well never to take anything seriously.”
- “Unexpectedly good story and characters, and even more unexpectedly excellent gameplay.”
- “The game's story doesn't have a lot of replay value after your first run, and to get a new game+, you need to 'lose'.”
- “The story oscillates between goofy and serious, and the tonal shifts can be kind of odd.”
- “But the worst part, and what really kills me, is that there is no context, story-writing, or plot relation to any of the sex content.”
graphics
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning artwork, vibrant character designs, and high production quality, with many reviewers noting the appealing voice acting that complements the visuals. While some players find the art style divisive, the overall consensus is that the graphics enhance the gameplay experience, making it a standout title in the genre. The combination of beautiful visuals and engaging mechanics has led many to consider it one of the best in its category.
- “The art style or to be more precise, the heroine design in every scene are well made, fluent and it goes without saying, sexy accompanied with great and well fitted voice acting in both Japanese and English.”
- “Stunningly beautiful artwork with its clean lines, blends and tones of colors that aren't too much for the eyes, and character designs that, albeit having exaggerated proportions, do fit the characters' personalities and archetypes.”
- “The production quality of the game is very good; the visuals, interface, writing and level design are all nicely done.”
- “The graphics look like they were drawn by a four-year-old.”
- “I'm not a fan of the art style, but it grows on you.”
- “The art style, I can see being a bit divisive for some potential buyers.”
replayability
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
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The game is noted for its high replayability, with many players highlighting the engaging gameplay mechanics, diverse builds, and multiple endings that encourage repeated playthroughs. While some aspects, like the story, may lose their appeal after the first run, the overall design and challenge runs keep players coming back for more. Many reviewers emphasize that the game stands out in the eroge genre due to its depth and replay value, making it a compelling experience even beyond the adult content.
- “This game surprised me with replayable value.”
- “Karryn's Prison has what most ero-RPG games don't: replayability. Each playthrough is still so much fun even after I experience most of what the game has to offer.”
- “The game is immensely replayable, which is fortunate as a part of the design of the game is replaying again and again.”
- “The game's story doesn't have a lot of replay value after your first run, and to get a new game+, you need to 'lose'.”
- “While Karryn's Prison is an eroge first and foremost, what distinguishes it from its peers is that it contains enough substance to be considered replayable, which cannot be said for similar games in the genre.”
- “Various endings offer replayability.”
humor
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever writing and engaging dialogue, often drawing on anime and manga tropes to create a playful atmosphere. Players find the story and character interactions genuinely funny, with many moments that elicit laughter, while the lighthearted approach allows the game to balance serious gameplay mechanics with comedic elements. Overall, the humor enhances the experience, making it both entertaining and enjoyable.
- “This is an incredibly hilarious and entertaining h-rpg, with an intuitive, innovative and fun battle system that isn't too punishing while still managing to feel extremely tense.”
- “The story is hilarious, the game knows full well never to take anything seriously.”
- “The humour is on-point as well, it actually made me laugh at several points.”
music
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread praise for its catchiness and ability to enhance the overall experience, with players often finding themselves humming the tunes long after playing. The soundtrack is well-integrated into the gameplay, featuring upbeat tracks that fit the setting and atmosphere, particularly during battles, which some players noted made them linger longer in combat. Overall, the music, including voice acting and sound effects, is considered a standout aspect of the game, contributing significantly to its enjoyment.
- “All these hours played, and the thing that sticks with me is... the music.”
- “The soundtrack is catchy in a way you don't notice until you stop playing, and then you realize you're hearing the songs in your head, hours later.”
- “All the tracks fit the setting and atmosphere perfectly, and I enjoy the music very much.”
- “I often turn down adult games because of annoying character voices/music, etc. Not with this game.”
- “I think one of the overlooked aspects of this game is the music itself, and to be honest, I find myself stuck in battles longer than usual thanks to the choice of music.”
- “4/10 for nice art, music, and mediocre roguelike.”
grinding
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
4%
91%
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it excessively tedious and repetitive, often leading to frustration and boredom. While some acknowledge that grinding is necessary for progression and resource acquisition, it can feel overwhelming and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game. Despite the grind, certain players appreciate the side content and art, suggesting that the game has potential if the grinding were better balanced.
- “The corruption of the character is slow but not too grindy, especially if you're okay with a defeat or two.”
- “The base gameplay is grindy to a mind-numbing extent, but the 'side' content is very good.”
- “The game itself is quite grindy and doesn’t really feel like a proper trade-off.”
- “That wouldn't be an issue if the only thing carrying over from a game over wasn't just stats and the gameplay loop wasn't the most repetitive, grindy mess you have ever experienced.”
emotional
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game to be deeply emotional and heartwarming, often describing it as wholesome due to its focus on building connections with characters and achieving positive endings. The developers are praised for their thoughtful approach, which resonates with players and evokes strong feelings, leading to memorable experiences and emotional reactions. Overall, the game is seen as a source of wholesome entertainment that encourages empathy and understanding.
- “Essentially while you may technically be a warden, you act as a de-facto therapist to the prisoners, and it can be very heartwarming, especially with the side characters.”
- “The ending was surprisingly wholesome.”
- “The devs leave a nice little book when you finish the game to explain the struggles they went through making this game, which I felt was pretty heartwarming.”
character development
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is praised for its depth and versatility, allowing players to explore various paths with the main character, Karryn. While the artwork and character designs are visually appealing and align with the characters' personalities, some players feel that the corruption arc could be clearer and more effectively integrated into gameplay. The linear story structure offers variations based on character development, encouraging multiple playthroughs to experience different outcomes.
- “The main character, Karryn, has really good character development no matter which direction you go in.”
- “This sense of immersion is largely due to the underlying passives system, which (rather brilliantly) ties all that happens to you into your character development.”
- “Some of the character development gets a bit muddled; I'd like to see a clearer corruption arc and the stat effects more clearly reflected, rather than having to try to look at spreadsheets of data.”
- “Finally, the story overall is linear (subjugating a prison one floor at a time), but there are variations based on the character development, and it will be worth playing it at least twice to check the two extreme paths.”
- “Keep in mind, there isn't a huge amount of differentiating content; you will, for the most part, be doing the same actions over and over again. However, what it lacks in variety it makes up for in gameplay, character development, and timing.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is criticized for being poorly optimized, even several months post-release and after multiple patches, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “I should point out, however: this game is horribly unoptimized in its present state (a few months from release, I think, and has a few patches so far).”
- “I should point out, however: this game is horribly unoptimized in its present state (a few months from release, I think, and has had a few patches so far).”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is highly praised for its seamless integration of music that complements the setting, enhancing the overall experience and enjoyment for players.
- “All the tracks fit the setting and atmosphere perfectly, and I enjoy the music very much.”