Prison Simulator

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Prison Simulator is a single player casual simulation game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In your prison, only you can decide how the fate of the prisoners will develop!

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65%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,231 reviews

graphics15 positive mentions

story12 negative mentions

The game has great graphics and an interesting concept, making it visually appealing.
Many players find the game addictive and engaging, enjoying the prison management simulation.
The game has potential for improvement and could become a great experience with updates and bug fixes.

The game is plagued with bugs and glitches, making it frustrating to play and often requiring restarts.
Players frequently complain about the high costs of feeding prisoners and the slow money generation, leading to a pay-to-win experience.
The lack of a tutorial and unclear instructions make it difficult for new players to understand the game mechanics.

story
137 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
85%
9%
The game's story is heavily centered around completing timed missions, which many players find frustrating due to the lack of options to restart or pause them. Users express dissatisfaction with the difficulty of missions, the high costs associated with gameplay, and numerous bugs that hinder progress, leading to a repetitive cycle of failure and forced restarts. While the game has potential, the restrictive mission structure and time limits detract significantly from the overall experience.
- “The game would be good without the missions and timer.”
- “I like this game and it has a lot of potential, but the quests are off-putting because of the time limit.”
- “It's amazing but add a free run mode like not restarting for not finishing a mission.”
- “The game forces you to purchase money or wait until your mission time runs out (which could take half an hour or more) in order to start over.”
- “The could be a good management game but it 'holds' your hand too much and forces you to go through timed missions. If you don't fulfill the objectives before the time runs out, you have to repeat the mission with even fewer resources.”
- “It's very hard to get money and the missions are hard to complete, but the game is good.”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
18%
14%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the art style and visual appeal, describing them as "great" and "wonderful." However, there are significant criticisms regarding glitches, the need for improvements, and some players expressing disappointment with the graphics quality compared to other games. While some find the graphics charming and fitting for the gameplay, others feel they fall short and require enhancement.
- “The graphics fit the gameplay amazingly and it has an odd charm to it, like a Soviet work camp that just funds itself in the middle of Siberia. It would be cool to see some snow or rain now and then, but overall, amazing game.”
- “Graphics and concept of the game are wonderful.”
- “Good time killer, good game, good graphics.”
- “This game's graphics are not good, so I prefer Free Fire.”
- “Don't have extra building and it is unlocked until mission 6; bad graphics too.”
- “Also, gameplay and graphics are childish.”
stability
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and bugs that hinder gameplay, such as issues with prisoner interactions and mission progression. While players appreciate the game's concept, the overwhelming technical problems make it frustrating and often unplayable, leading to a consensus that significant improvements are needed for a smoother experience.
- “Game glitches, get prisoners but they never walk in, get stuck on some levels have to just keep starting over and the same thing happens, and money takes too long that I can't complete quests.”
- “It's a good game but has too many glitches.”
- “Unplayable, the game runs but every time you click to interact it freezes and requires a restart.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
62%
19%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing its difficulty, lack of clear instructions, and poor controls, which hinder progression and enjoyment. While some find the gameplay fun and engaging, others feel it is overly restrictive and frustrating, often requiring players to repeat missions without adequate resources or guidance. Overall, there is a consensus that significant improvements are needed in gameplay mechanics and user support.
- “As I've downloaded it because of the graphics as well as the art style, the gameplay was something that I knew I'd be interested in.”
- “Fun gameplay.”
- “Smooth gameplay.”
- “The game was laggy, had bad controls, and terrible gameplay.”
- “Needs a lot of work with the mechanics of this game.”
- “Unable to complete mission due to bad gameplay progression.”
monetization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing the prevalence of in-app purchases and the feeling that they are necessary for progression rather than optional. While some appreciate the absence of ads, others express frustration over the difficulty in earning in-game currency and the perception of a "pay-to-win" model. Additionally, there are reports of issues with transactions not being fulfilled, further detracting from the overall experience.
- “Good app, no ads, very good.”
- “Fun game, no ads; my only complaint is the money system.”
- “Good game, but in-game purchases seem very necessary rather than a choice.”
- “In-app purchases on every single screen.”
- “I think everyone knows that this is an obvious cash grab...”
- “Hard to earn money, and it's not like you can watch ads for cash, and I can't buy game money.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and overly time-consuming, particularly criticizing the reliance on timers that prolong the farming process. Many feel it detracts from the casual gaming experience, making it feel excessively grindy.
- “Very tedious to have to allow the timer to run out just to start over.”
- “Too grindy for a casual game.”
- “More money as in farming and etc.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently described as hilarious and therapeutic, with players finding joy in the chaotic interactions among characters, particularly during moments of conflict. The blend of simplicity and excitement contributes to its comedic appeal, making it both entertaining and engaging.
- “Hilarious, but then, it's rather therapeutic.”
- “Hard to play, but funny and exciting when all the prisoners get sleep; they fight each other and it's hilarious.”
- “Funny and simple.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with users appreciating its quality. However, there are notable limitations, such as the inability to reset missions or save music settings, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “Nice music ”
- “There is no option to reset the missions, no saving of settings for music, and no way to reset the game.”
- “The music tracks are repetitive and lack variety, making the gameplay feel monotonous.”
- “The sound mixing is poor, with music often drowning out important sound effects.”