Prison Princess
- April 2, 2020
- qureate
Get on Steam"Prison Princess" is a visual novel game where players help five princesses escape from their captor. Each princess has a unique personality and story, and players will make choices that determine their fate. The game features multiple endings and aims to combine elements of fairy tales, escape room puzzles, and otome games.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The puzzles are well-designed and engaging, providing a satisfying challenge without veering into frustrating territory.
- The art and character designs are beautiful, enhancing the overall experience with cute and charming visuals.
- The game offers a lighthearted atmosphere with humorous dialogue and interactions between the princesses, making it enjoyable to play.
- The game is quite short, with a playtime of around 4 to 6 hours, which may leave some players wanting more content.
- Inventory management can become cluttered and cumbersome as the game progresses, making it difficult to find necessary items.
- Some puzzles can be cryptic or require backtracking, which may lead to confusion and frustration for players not familiar with the genre.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as relaxing and enjoyable, featuring a mix of puzzles and visual novel elements that enhance the experience with engaging interactions with the heroines. While the game is relatively short, it offers surprising riddles and a unique mechanic that allows players to choose between focusing on puzzles or interacting with characters, contributing to its overall appeal. However, some reviews suggest that the gameplay could be more substantial, with a score of 6/10 primarily due to the limited number of puzzles.
“Relaxing gameplay.”
“Pretty well-made for a short game with some surprising riddles, a short visual novel, and fun gameplay with heroines.”
“There's an interesting mechanic where you can stay focused and solve the puzzle promptly or get 'distracted' by the girls instead, allowing for some extra fun with them.”
“Gameplay: 6/10”
“The gameplay score is carried almost entirely from these few puzzles being in the game.”
“This game is like a side-game prequel to Duel Princess with different gameplay and a focus on Zena and Aria.”
- story9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story is described as simple and primarily focused on fanservice, with cute characters and beautiful art, but it may not appeal to those seeking a deep narrative. While the game includes animated and static cutscenes, the overall plot and character development are considered lacking, leading to mixed reviews regarding its storytelling quality. Additionally, players may find the inventory management cumbersome as they progress through the story.
“To progress the story, you will need to solve regular puzzles.”
“There are many animated and static CGs sprinkled between gameplay and story portions.”
“As a visual novel, I wouldn't recommend buying it if you're purely interested in the story.”
“The plot is really simple, the characters are silly, and the dialogues/cutscenes are mainly fanservice.”
“Zena suffered way harder from the endings since tsunderes typically need more dere than tsun toward the end of a story, in my opinion.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their well-made artwork and appealing aesthetics, featuring adorable yet suggestive princesses that enhance the overall experience. However, some users feel that while the visuals are strong, the content may not justify the price point.
“The puzzles, aesthetics, and the adorable, yet ever-so lewd princesses make this a blast!”
“The artwork is great, and there's plenty to do in this puzzle-heavy point-and-click game with fanservice.”
“Well-made artwork.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is generally perceived as entertaining and lightened by the presence of a female character, which contrasts with the typical horror and mystery themes that can deter players. While some may find the first-person perspective and horror elements challenging, the overall ambiance is considered approachable and enjoyable.
“Overall, it's an entertaining game to spend some free time on, and the girl's presence helps lighten the atmosphere a bit, since this kind of game tends to be more related to horror and mystery, which can put a lot of people off from playing them.”
“I don't usually enjoy this genre because I'm not great with first-person views, horror, jump scares, or creepy atmospheres, but this game is okay!”
“Overall, it's an entertaining game to throw some free time at, and the girl's presence helps loosen the atmosphere a bit, since this kind of game tends to be more related to horror/mystery, which puts a lot of people off from playing them.”
“I don't like this genre because I'm really weak at first-person view, horror, jumpscares, creepy atmosphere, etc., but this game is okay!”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is infused with humor, featuring various laughing gimmicks that contribute to an enjoyable and entertaining experience for players.
“The game is dotted with humor, so you can expect to have a fun time while playing it.”
“The humor in this game is cleverly woven into the gameplay, making every moment enjoyable.”
“The witty dialogue and hilarious situations keep you laughing throughout the entire experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered decent, with users expressing a positive but moderate appreciation for it.
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers multiple endings and allows players to revisit previous choices, enhancing its replayability by encouraging exploration of different outcomes and experiences.
“There are multiple endings, and you can go back and do things that you didn't do the first time around if you wish to, so there's some replayability there.”
“The game offers a variety of choices that significantly impact the story, encouraging players to replay it to explore different outcomes.”
“With numerous side quests and character interactions, each playthrough feels fresh and engaging, making you want to dive back in.”
“There are multiple endings, and you can go back and do things that you didn't do the first time around if you wish to do so, so there's some replayability there.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play through it again since the story doesn't change much.”
“The lack of meaningful choices in the gameplay makes replaying feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by players' engagement with the characters, suggesting a blend of puzzle-solving and intimate interactions that evoke a playful and lighthearted atmosphere.
