Prison City is a high-octane, dystopian side-scroller that pays heavy homage to 8-bit action classics like Shatterhand and Power Blade. Set in a fictionalized 1997, the story follows former cop Hal Bruzer, who is pulled out of retirement to infiltrate a crumbling Detroit. The city has been converted into a massive, impenetrable mega-prison, now overrun by “Techno-Terrorists.” Armed with a lethal, returning chakram and a pocketful of grenades, Hal must battle through eight dangerous sectors to dismantle the terrorist regime and take down their cybernetic wardens.
The gameplay is a masterclass in retro design, blending tight platforming with vertical exploration. Players can hang from ceilings, slide through narrow gaps, and grapple across hazards. Each of the eight zones—ranging from a frozen cold storage to a neon-lit stadium—features unique environmental gimmicks and hidden upgrades. While it embraces the “Nintendo Hard” difficulty curve, Prison City offers modern accessibility, including customizable difficulty settings and a helpful mini-map. With a pulse-pounding soundtrack by Raddland Studios and countless nods to 80s action cinema, it’s a perfect modernization of the arcade experience.
Key Features:
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Chakram Combat: Use a versatile throwing blade that returns to you like a boomerang.
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8+ Expansion Zones: Grapple through diverse levels like the Freeway, Factory, and Sewers.
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Modular Difficulty: Choose between Modern, Normal, and Classic modes to suit your skill.
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Boss Rush Mode: Compete for the fastest times against the game’s toughest Wardens.
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80s/90s Homages: Packed with references to iconic action movies and retro games.
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Hidden Upgrades: Explore non-linear paths to find health and weapon meter boosts.
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Fluid Mobility: Master mechanics like sliding, ledge-climbing, and “coyote jumps.”
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Talk to a Dolphin: Interact with a friendly cetacean for keycards and secrets.
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Raddland Soundtrack: A bombastic, era-appropriate score that drives the action.
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Intricate Level Design: Large, branching stages that reward exploration without being confusing.
System Requirements:
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OS: Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)
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Processor: Intel Core i5-4300 or equivalent (i5-5700 recommended)
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Memory: 4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended)
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Graphics: Integrated GPU (Discrete GPU recommended for DX12)
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DirectX: Version 11 (Version 12 for recommended settings)
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Storage: 300 MB available space
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Sound Card: Windows Compatible Sound Device
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Additional: A 64-bit processor and operating system are required
