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Prison Boss VR

If the escapists weren't interested so much in getting out as getting respect!
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84%Game Brain Score
gameplay, replayability
story, graphics
86% User Score Based on 233 reviews
Critic Score 76%Based on 2 reviews

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Prison Boss VR is a single player arcade simulation game. It was developed by trebuchet and was released on August 29, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Prison Boss VR is a lighthearted prison simulation game where you craft and trade items to earn respect and avoid the guards. With a variety of customizable cells and crafting recipes, players must manage their time and resources to become the top prisoner boss. The game utilizes unique VR mechanics for an immersive experience, providing a fun and engaging escape.

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Audience ScoreBased on 233 reviews
gameplay12 positive mentions
grinding4 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique crafting system that is engaging and fun, allowing players to create various contraband items while avoiding guards.
  • The room-scale mechanics are well-implemented, making the gameplay immersive and allowing players to feel like they are truly in a prison cell.
  • The art style and audio design are charming, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere that keeps players engaged for hours.
  • The controls can be frustrating, especially for players using certain VR systems like the Index, as there is no support for index controllers and grabbing items can be janky.
  • Gameplay can become repetitive over time, with many players feeling that the crafting tasks lack depth and variety.
  • There are technical issues, such as bugs and glitches, that can disrupt the experience, including problems with item interactions and the need for a larger play area.
  • gameplay
    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a smooth and engaging crafting system that allows players to create and sell items while navigating the challenges of prison life. While the mechanics can feel unintuitive at times and may lead to frustration, the overall experience is addictive and offers a unique blend of strategy and creativity. Players appreciate the charm and replayability, despite some repetitive elements and minor tracking issues in VR.

    • “The VR mechanics are smooth and simple, making it easy to get into the rhythm of crafting, selling, and upgrading.”
    • “Gameplay loop is simple but fun and addictive: every day you plan, sell stuff, and buy tools and materials to craft more stuff at night, while avoiding the guards' view.”
    • “I had a blast playing this; the unique method of crafting was very interesting and is a great example of how many different ways you can approach gameplay in VR.”
    • “I was aware of the advancing clock; however, if the developers believe that is an actual game mechanic, they are in the wrong line of work.”
    • “Its frustrating on index; the thumb badly moves my locker and all my stuff scatters, causing me to get caught. Having the quality of life telekinesis mechanic would be helpful!”
    • “Gameplay movements are not intuitive.”
  • story
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is described as nuanced and emotionally engaging, with a rich narrative that rivals acclaimed titles like Red Dead Redemption 2 and the Persona series. Players navigate through four campaign prisons, focusing on crafting and completing missions to escape, with multiple endings adding depth to the experience. However, some users noted a lack of a compelling overarching story, comparing it to games that prioritize gameplay mechanics over narrative.

    • “This game is incredibly nuanced, with an extraordinarily deep, intelligent, yet still challenging story, that will play with your emotions at every turn.”
    • “This game has one of the most intense and rich stories out there, good enough to rival the likes of RDR2, the entire Persona series, the Kingdom Hearts games, and much more.”
    • “Took me around 10 hours to get through the story mode and enjoyed every moment of it.”
    • “☑ no story”
    • “I also wish there was some sort of story, I guess?”
    • “Imagine 'Papers, Please' but without the story.”
  • graphics
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback, with some praising its realistic visuals and polished cartoonish art style, while others find the visuals bland. Overall, the game is noted for its immersive graphics that complement the gameplay, creating a fun and engaging experience. The unique art style and effective animations contribute positively to the overall aesthetic, making it visually appealing despite some criticisms.

    • “Further, the graphics that this game provides are some of the best looking, realistic graphics that I've ever seen come from a video game, and it manages to keep my PC cold while doing so.”
    • “The graphics are good, the gameplay is fun & it actually puts you on edge whilst the guards walk around as you frantically rush around trying to hide your contraband.”
    • “The art style is also unique, the animation and sound effects are great, the music is thematic and relaxing, making the game immersive and enjoyable to play.”
    • “Visuals are bland, but nothing eye-gouging.”
    • “The graphics are cartoonish but very polished and good looking.”
    • “Think of Job Simulator but in jail and with a cel-shaded art style.”
  • grinding
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, requiring significant time investment to progress. The stealth mechanics add some tension, but overall, the crafting process feels laborious, leading to a recommendation only for those who don't mind such repetition.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “To start, the game is tedious.”
    • “So right now, I would not recommend it to anyone, unless you don't mind repetition as a way of grinding through the game.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers high replay value due to its charming design and extensive crafting mechanics, which provide players with numerous activities to engage in. However, some users suggest that additional features could further enhance its replayability. Overall, it is considered to have significant replay potential.

    • “It's full of charm, and has almost infinite replay value with amazing crafting mechanics and enough things to craft to keep you occupied.”
    • “All in all, it has a lot of replay value.”
    • “This game has high replay value.”
    • “A few more features to increase replayability would go a long way in this game.”
    • “All in all, there is a lot of replay value.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is noted as a missed opportunity, suggesting that while it attempts to incorporate comedic elements, it ultimately falls short. Players appreciate the idea of blending resource management with humor, but feel it could have been executed more effectively.

    • “A resource and time management game with a humorous twist.”
    • “The humor in this game adds a delightful layer to the gameplay.”
    • “The witty dialogue and funny scenarios kept me entertained throughout.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally praised for being thematic and relaxing, enhancing the immersive experience. However, some users have reported issues with sound, experiencing complete silence with no music or sound effects. Overall, when functioning properly, the background music and sound effects contribute positively to the gameplay.

    • “The art style is also unique, the animation and sound effects are great, the music is thematic and relaxing, making the game immersive and enjoyable to play.”
    • “+ lovely background music and good sound effects”
    • “As much as I love playing this game, I've experienced an issue: absolutely no volume, nothing, no sound effects, no music.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is mixed; while some players report enjoyable experiences with minimal issues, others encounter significant bugs, particularly related to furniture placement. Users advise caution with specific placements to avoid glitches.

    • “Very fun game but pretty buggy sometimes.”
    • “(My advice: do not place any furniture near the clock or any furniture with a door in the right corner near the bars. It will cause some glitches.)”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game is generally well-received, particularly for a VR title, but players note a lack of clear goals and performance metrics in certain modes, making it difficult to track personal progress or compare runs effectively.

    • “Optimized pretty damn good for a VR game.”
    • “However, those modes don't really give you goals to reach or ways to compare your performance to some kind of standard.”
    • “It's kind of hard to compare your own performance to your previous runs, unlike the main campaign where you can at least see how quickly you can beat it.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive and eerie quality, particularly at night, where players feel a heightened sense of tension and vigilance due to the presence of guards.

    • “The atmosphere is awesome, quite creepy at night when you need to be aware of the guards.”
    • “The game's atmosphere immerses you completely, making every moment feel tense and engaging.”
    • “The haunting ambiance and detailed environments create a truly captivating experience.”
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Prison Boss VR is a arcade simulation game.

Prison Boss VR is available on PC, Virtual Reality, Windows, PlayStation VR and others.

On average players spend around 8 hours playing Prison Boss VR.

Prison Boss VR was released on August 29, 2017.

Prison Boss VR was developed by trebuchet.

Prison Boss VR has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Prison Boss VR is a single player game.

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