The Prison

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The Prison is a multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Bionic Ape and was released on July 26, 2024. It received negative reviews from players.

The Prison Welcome to The Prison, a modern reimagining that pays homage to the classic late 90's game. Dive into an immersive multiplayer experience that captures the essence of the original while introducing enhanced graphics, engaging gameplay, and new features for today's gamers. Game Features: Stunning Graphics: Step into a vividly detailed prison world that feels incredibly lifelike, bring…

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Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game has a promising concept with strategic multiplayer gameplay and customization options for inmates.
The developers are actively working on improvements and updates, showing commitment to community feedback.
The sandbox environment is enjoyable to explore, and there is potential for fun, especially when played with friends.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and crashes, making it frustrating to play.
There is a lack of content and activities, leading to a repetitive and boring experience.
The interface and combat mechanics are poorly designed, often hindering gameplay and immersion.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its solid mechanics and strategic multiplayer elements, effectively blending a detailed prison world with nostalgic experiences and modernized features. However, some users report issues with bugs, particularly in combat, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “Very good mechanics, and I would definitely play again.”
- “The detailed prison world combined with strategic multiplayer gameplay is definitely promising.”
- “This new version seeks to recapture that nostalgic experience while introducing modernized mechanics.”
- “Super buggy combat and gameplay.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is engaging, featuring a customizable inmate and a gripping narrative that keeps sessions fresh with new items and secrets. However, players have reported issues with quest glitches and difficulty spikes, which can hinder progress and enjoyment. Future updates are anticipated to enhance the experience based on player feedback.
- “Customizing your inmate and following a gripping storyline while uncovering new items and secrets makes every session feel fresh and engaging.”
- “I love the idea of new maps, missions, and customization options coming in future updates, and it’s great to know that our feedback will help shape the final product.”
- “Quests are glitchy; I'm still stuck on the quest to get cigarettes from the smugglers. I literally tried everything and nothing is happening.”
- “I can't even get past the 3rd quest because it puts you against 2 NPCs to fight, and they are both higher than your level.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect of the game has been criticized for its complete absence of background music, contributing to an overall negative experience. Additionally, users have noted issues with readability due to poor font choices.
- “Terrible game, no background music, and the fonts are awful. I can't read anything unless I plant my face into the screen.”
- “The music is completely forgettable and adds nothing to the experience.”
- “There is a lack of variety in the soundtrack, making it feel repetitive and dull.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent bugs that negatively impact combat and overall gameplay experience.
- “Super buggy combat and gameplay.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant frame drops and glitches that ruined the experience.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics have received mixed feedback, with some users expressing anticipation for improvements in the full version, while others criticize the current visuals and performance, stating that it doesn't look impressive even at maximum settings.
- “With its already intriguing foundation, I can’t wait to see the full version with improved AI, more content, and refined graphics.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is criticized for being bleak and lifeless, with players feeling a sense of hopelessness due to the lack of engaging activities and the monotonous nature of prison life. Many users report that the experience can be so dull that it leads to thoughts of wanting to escape the game itself.
- “This game is the most accurate simulation of a prison; there is nothing to do, people come and some stay really long while others leave quickly. It has zero atmosphere, and you may think about ending it all shortly into your sentence.”