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Prison Architect

Introversion Software
Oct 6, 2015 - PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5
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OpenCritic Rating

80

Top Critic Average

80%

Critics Recommend

IGN
8.3 / 10
Eurogamer
Recommended
PC Gamer
87 / 100
Metro GameCentral
8 / 10
Metro GameCentral
8 / 10
Game Informer
8 / 10
GameSpot
7 / 10
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Critic Reviews for Prison Architect

Prison Architect is one of the most in-depth, satisfying builder games in ages, if you can get past the initiation.

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Emerging from Early Access lean and focused, Prison Architect is one of the best management games in a long time.

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A complex, challenging, and grimly satisfying simulator.

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Metro GameCentral

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8 / 10
Metro GameCentral

A great simulation game that works impressively well on consoles. Although at times it almost feels like a psychology study of the player rather than the inmates.

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A great simulation game that recalls the glory days of Theme Hospital et al. Although at times it almost feels like a psychology study of the player rather than the inmates.

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Great moments emerge naturally from well-made simulations, and Prison Architect has no shortage

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Tonally schizophrenic, yet still one of the more fascinating game experiences ever made.

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A deep, absorbing prison sim that won't teach you anything about mass incarceration in America. Enough interlocking systems to keep your mind off the systemic inequities in our actual prison system. The campaign can be boring and the tutorials are inadequate. Escape mode is disappointing.

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