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Prison Run and Gun

PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Mac • 2016

Should you play it?

The recent events in a state prison, involving Jake from Team Hot Guns was a perfect moment for some prisoners to escape - you are one of them.

What works
  • Challenging and addictive gameplay
  • Well-designed puzzles and levels
  • Good pixel art and animations
  • Controller support
  • Excellent value especially on sale
Things to keep in mind
  • Lack of checkpoints causing frustration
  • Short game length
  • Some repetitive music
  • Limited story and customization
  • Keyboard controls less optimal

What to play next

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Top picks

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  • Abandoned Archive

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  • Skinwalker Hunt

  • Dead End Road
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Abandoned Archive

  • Five Nights At Floppa

  • Jaded
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Prison Run and Gun: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Relaxation, Fantasy.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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