Prison City

August 29, 2023 Retroware, Programancer Retroware
Shooter Platform Adventure Indie Arcade
Series X|S PS4 PC PS5 XONE Switch
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As former cop Hal Bruzer, accept the Chief’s plea to raid Prison City’s security zones and end the Techno-Terrorists’ reign. Inspired by NES action titles, Prison City is a sidescrolling dystopian experience exploding with tight mechanics, intricate level design, and a satisfying narrative.
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Release Date August 29, 2023
Developer Retroware, Programancer
Publisher Retroware
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Side view
Themes Action
Prison City

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