Stonewall Penitentiary

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Stonewall Penitentiary is a single player puzzle game with horror, mystery, thriller, violence and others themes. It was developed by Storycentric Worlds and was released on May 13, 2018. It received very positive reviews from players.

Stonewall Penitentiary is an indie murder mystery adventure that is presented in the visual style of graphic novels. It pays tribute to Agatha Christie's classic And Then There Were None and horror thrillers like Scream and Saw. Discover why you and six others were kidnapped by an unknown captor as you search an eerie prison and solve mind-bending puzzles to determine "whodunit!" Will you survive…

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story17 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a gripping and suspenseful murder mystery story with well-developed, interesting characters and multiple endings influenced by player choices.
The atmosphere is immersive, supported by fitting music, effective voice acting, and detailed hand-drawn graphics that create a dark, creepy environment.
Puzzles are logical, integrating well with the story, and the gameplay includes helpful features like a map and autosave, making the experience engaging and accessible.

The main character's voice acting is sub-par and some dialogue can feel clichéd or forced, occasionally affecting immersion.
Certain gameplay elements, such as the absence of hotspot indicators, forced backtracking, and occasional pixel hunting, can cause player frustration.
Limited save functionality (only one save slot and no manual saving during gameplay) and some frustrating quick-time events detract from the overall experience.

story
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally well-written, engaging, and features interesting characters with a dark, creepy, and suspenseful murder mystery set in Stonewall Penitentiary. While the plot is somewhat familiar and linear, it includes meaningful choices that affect the outcome, supported by strong dialogue and immersive atmosphere. Some reviewers noted occasional cheesiness or overdone twists, but overall the narrative holds players’ attention and is considered a highlight of the game.
- “The story is well written with great dialogue, and most of the voice acting is great.”
- “Loads to explore and an excellent plot which twists and turns.”
- “Brilliant albeit creepy story with great voice acting and immersive sets.”
- “So far, so mediocre, but the story is incredibly dumb and unoriginal.”
- “The truth is, though, that the story could go in any one of several directions - many of which we have seen before in the films.”
- “The story was very linear, I thought choosing different choices would change the ending or maybe add some more cut scenes.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The graphics are generally described as simple, old-school, and hand-drawn, which effectively create a dark and immersive atmosphere despite lacking detailed or top-tier visuals. While some find the art style serviceable but not exceptional, others praise the artwork and character design for enhancing the game's mood and storytelling. Overall, the graphics suit the game's tone and support its creepy, mysterious environment.
- “The hand-drawn graphics, coupled with a very professional soundtrack, create an environment that is immersive and downright creepy.”
- “The dialogue is excellent and the style of the graphics really adds to the experience.”
- “And the graphics are outstanding!”
- “Unlike other point-and-click adventure games, this one doesn't boast exotic locations, comical characters or situations, or top-notch graphics.”
- “Granted the graphics are old-school to say the least, but the game started off relatively well.”
- “The graphics are just a static scene that you can 'click on things'.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its immersive, atmospheric quality, effectively enhancing the creepy and claustrophobic setting of the Stonewall Penitentiary. Combined with hand-drawn visuals and a professional soundtrack, it creates a haunting environment that deepens the player's experience and supports the storytelling. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout element that significantly contributes to the game's mood and tension.
- “The story itself is good, but the music is a masterpiece; it made me feel like I was in Stonewall Penitentiary myself.”
- “The positive thing I can say is that at least it has a good mystery, the graphics are fine and the sound/music is okay.”
- “The hand-drawn graphics, coupled with a very professional soundtrack, create an environment that is immersive and downright creepy.”
- “The author gives you good immersion in the game by showing creepy hand-drawn scenes and a fitting ambient soundtrack that makes you feel the anxiety of a closed, claustrophobic space.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a point-and-click adventure with puzzle-solving set in detailed 2D scenes, featuring exploration and dialogue within a confined prison environment. While generally smooth and well-paced, navigation can sometimes feel unintuitive, requiring frequent screen "surfing," though a helpful map is provided. The puzzles range from reasonable to quite challenging, offering an engaging experience reminiscent of classic first-person graphic adventures.
- “Gameplay mostly involves exploring the prison, talking to the other victims, and solving puzzles.”
- “The game might also be a good way to introduce fans of puzzle-heavy visual novels to the more open gameplay of point and click adventures.”
- “The gameplay is simple - point and click to navigate the pre-drawn scenes and solve the puzzles - and the puzzles are pretty decent albeit in places very tricky and the actual navigation is maybe lacking intuitivity.”
- “Now about gameplay after what I've written you probably would think a Night's at Freddy scenario but the truth is this is a first-person adventure (you can navigate by clicking on the screen where you want to go). Unfortunately this new way to navigate that changed itself from past interactive fiction titles can be a little strange to use for first-timers as the direction isn't very intuitive and you will have to "surf" the screen a lot. Luckily, there is an ever useful map that automatically shows directions in the area where you are and where you can go. As this is a story-driven game, events are scripted in a logical order, advancing not by time but by discovering and resolving puzzles. This title has some really hard ones.”
- “The gameplay is mainly point and click with puzzles, all in beautifully made 2D scenes, although the setting itself can be a bit claustrophobic at times.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a strongly eerie and ominous atmosphere that effectively engages players' minds. Voice-acted dialogue and fitting music further enhance the immersive and atmospheric adventure experience.
- “A really eerie atmosphere and a game that really gets your brain working.”
- “All dialogue is voice-acted, which contributes to the atmosphere.”
- “In addition, the atmosphere of this prison is, in itself, rather ominous.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is enhanced by a compelling story and a powerful soundtrack that deeply immerses players, evoking strong feelings akin to being inside Stonewall Penitentiary. The music, in particular, is highlighted as a masterpiece.
- “The story itself is good, but the music is a masterpiece; it made me feel like I was in Stonewall Penitentiary myself.”
optimization
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The optimization aspect is not directly addressed by users, with comments focusing more on presentation and voice acting rather than performance or technical efficiency.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers strong replayability, as different choices and character alignments significantly influence the outcome, encouraging multiple playthroughs.
- “The choices you make and the characters you align with have a definite impact on the outcome, so the game has solid replayability.”

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Stonewall Penitentiary is a puzzle game with horror, mystery, thriller, violence and others themes.

Stonewall Penitentiary is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 8 hours playing Stonewall Penitentiary.

Stonewall Penitentiary was released on May 13, 2018.

Stonewall Penitentiary was developed by Storycentric Worlds.

Stonewall Penitentiary has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Stonewall Penitentiary for its story but disliked it for its music.

Stonewall Penitentiary is a single player game.

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