Prison City
August 28, 2023
Prison City is an action-packed side-scrolling shooter where players use chakrams and grenades to battle through various levels, defeat bosses, and uncover hidden upgrades. The game features customizable gameplay and difficulty, a "Boss Rush" mode for players to compete for the best time, and an excellent retro soundtrack by Raddland …
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Critic Reviews (9)
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70.0
Gameplay
85.0
Story
65.0
"If Prison City released for NES, I imagine that it would be on many gamers&s; top 10 lists for the console&s;s library; it&s;s retro done right."
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65.0
Gameplay
68.0
Story
45.0
"Prison City fulfills its premise competently, featuring stunning visuals and a unique weapon as its main feature. The less linear structure of the levels, the references to pop culture and the engaging boss battles provide fun moments, despite their resistance; …"
Read original review"Prison City might cop Snake Plissken’s style, but this side-scrolling adventure proves that there is room for a new grizzled hero. While it provides a hefty challenge, those looking to the futuristic year of 1997 will have a blast."
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30.0
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65.0
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15.0
"Prison City is a very solid retro throwback action platformer. It lacks originality and the main character is boring because he barely says anything more complex than one-word sentences. The challenge is hearty and gamers will find the references endearing… …"
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65.0
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70.0
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30.0
"A very ambitious retro-styled Metroidvania experience that works pretty well within the confines of classic expectations"
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90.0
Gameplay
70.0
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60.0
"Fans of &s;80s arcade brawlers will find enjoyment in its nostalgic charms between frustrating encounters"
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90.0
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85.0
Story
70.0
"While this doesn’t have as long of a tail as Infernax and other great modern NES inspired games, Prison City is a damn fun time with a solid soundtrack, excellent graphics and some truly fun gameplay. Developers who show what’s …"
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60.0
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85.0
Story
70.0
"Prison City is a high-quality game in the NES mold, and its difficulty reflects that. But there are more than enough options, so most gamers will find some genuine enjoyment. And if you were an NES kid, you&s;ll enjoy this …"
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85.0
Gameplay
70.0
Story
65.0
"Prison City is a fun game that nails the look and feel of 80&s;s action platformers. For fans of that era, this is a no-brainer. Now, for the sequel, I&s;m hoping for an Echo the Dolphin parody featuring that cybernetic …"
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