Papers, Please

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  1. Eyse
    Aug 20, 2013
    8
    This is a clever game and very different from most. I can’t imagine that anyone who scrutinises documents for a living would want to play it in their free time, but they'd probably have an edge over the rest of us so who knows?

    The game itself quite a challenge because you need management skills as well as a good memory and eye for detail I suspect it would make a brilliant training    This is a clever game and very different from most. I can’t imagine that anyone who scrutinises documents for a living would want to play it in their free time, but they'd probably have an edge over the rest of us so who knows?

    The game itself quite a challenge because you need management skills as well as a good memory and eye for detail I suspect it would make a brilliant training tool. The theme music is as haunting and bleak as the world in which the game is set.

    It's probably not a game that you'd want to play through that many times, but it is still highly recommended.    … Expand
  2. slippery
    Jan 6, 2014
    10
    This is an amazing, surprising game. I've played a LOT of games over the years, but this one is inventive.

    At first glance, it would seem that the work of a border guard is meaningless, boring drudge-work, and it IS, but it's also an interesting challenge. You're presented with many pieces of information and you have to verify it, but you have to do it QUICKLY! And when you make    This is an amazing, surprising game. I've played a LOT of games over the years, but this one is inventive.

    At first glance, it would seem that the work of a border guard is meaningless, boring drudge-work, and it IS, but it's also an interesting challenge. You're presented with many pieces of information and you have to verify it, but you have to do it QUICKLY!

    And when you make mistakes, you get these horrible, annoying messages to slap your wrist. More than 2 mistakes and they dock your pay.

    At the end of every day, you look at your measly stupid savings and try to figure how you're going to help your cold, sick, hungry family.

    THEN, on TOP of that, you have these moral dilemmas. In my first game, I had a husband, everything in order, pass. Fine. Go have a nice day. Wife comes: doesn't have an entry purpose. She starts crying that if you send her back, they'll kill her FINE, go ahead, be with your husband, have a nice day.

    FOURTH mistake of the day, pay is docked, take-home ZERO, hungry, sick tired family is not happy, now I'm in debt and it's STRAIGHT to jail!

    Fun. Absolutely gut-wrenching fun.    … Expand
  3. ted88pd
    Jan 23, 2014
    8
    Non si può negare che questo gioco sia ripetitivo, ma se molti lo considerano un difetto, io presonalmente lo considero un pregio, proprio perchè le meccaniche di gioco presentate in Papers Please sono tali da mettere alla prova la concentrazione, l'attenzione, i riflessi e la capacità di predenere decisioni (giuste o sbagliate che siano) rapidamente e nel minor tempo possibile. La graficaNon si può negare che questo gioco sia ripetitivo, ma se molti lo considerano un difetto, io presonalmente lo considero un pregio, proprio perchè le meccaniche di gioco presentate in Papers Please sono tali da mettere alla prova la concentrazione, l'attenzione, i riflessi e la capacità di predenere decisioni (giuste o sbagliate che siano) rapidamente e nel minor tempo possibile. La grafica retrò e le musichette di accopagnamento contribuiscono a rendere il gioco spassoso e divertente, mentre la trama intricata con 20 finali diversi, spigne a rigiocare il titolo più e più volte per scoprire tutti i segreti nascosti in questo, a detta del creatore Lucas Pope, thriller distopico.… Expand
  4. timmytime
    Sep 21, 2013
    9
    Made me feel empathy with a group of people that I'd never ever considered border inspectors, as well as deepen my empathy for the people that are denied by them and even those that get through the process. One of the most interesting games I've ever played, certainly of this year. I admit the core mechanic can get repetitive and tedious towards the end, especially if you play it in oneMade me feel empathy with a group of people that I'd never ever considered border inspectors, as well as deepen my empathy for the people that are denied by them and even those that get through the process. One of the most interesting games I've ever played, certainly of this year. I admit the core mechanic can get repetitive and tedious towards the end, especially if you play it in one sitting (which you can do!) but it also maintains tension throughout the the entirety of the game because of the high stakes. Play this game.… Expand
  5. Eliwood
    Aug 13, 2013
    9
    This game is really unique and I had SO MUCH fun playing it. It is a little repetitive but it still tries to introduce a new element every day.
    I really loved feeling that I can help fighting against Arstotzka helping that mysterious man, and yet I didn't want to risk lives of my family. So I balanced on the edge deciding what is a too big risk and what I can try to do. Brilliant.
  6. DustEater
    Nov 5, 2013
    10
    Pixels
    Simplicity
    Idea
    Simple plot
    Great gameplay

    Some of many benefits which make you play this game all the time.

    All hail Arstotzka :D :D :D
  7. tatbkath
    Aug 11, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. -Great original idea
    -Nice Utopic World
    -Interesting story
    -20 Endings
    -Simple but interesting gameplay

    If you wanna enjoy and experience distopic world, buy this game.

    I'ts worth evey penny you have spend     … Expand
  8. Polarthief
    Nov 9, 2013
    9
    This is the kind of game that was made for people with OCD, such as myself, though people without the explainable compulsion disorder will appreciate and like it to, but I will definitely agree, this game is NOT for everyone. It pulls at your heart when a woman who is not permitted to go through with her husband, and YOU'RE the one who must choose between letting her pass or not. A lot canThis is the kind of game that was made for people with OCD, such as myself, though people without the explainable compulsion disorder will appreciate and like it to, but I will definitely agree, this game is NOT for everyone. It pulls at your heart when a woman who is not permitted to go through with her husband, and YOU'RE the one who must choose between letting her pass or not. A lot can be said about this game, but I'd say to just try it for yourself.… Expand
  9. ausgebombt85
    Aug 20, 2014
    9
    This game is fantastic. The little it has to work with, it makes it work perfectly. It even encourages several play throughs to discover the different endings to the game.

    As a customs official you have the option to play by the book, keep your salary plus some varying bonuses and struggle to keep your family warm and well fed. But this circumstances, most often than not, encourages    This game is fantastic. The little it has to work with, it makes it work perfectly. It even encourages several play throughs to discover the different endings to the game.

    As a customs official you have the option to play by the book, keep your salary plus some varying bonuses and struggle to keep your family warm and well fed.

    But this circumstances, most often than not, encourages you to break the rules and become corrupt by taking bribes and helping out terrorist organizations. It is really a tale of the morals and it opens your eyes on the realities that someone in this world is certainly facing.

    As a game, it is really entertaining. You could think it would get old and boring really fast to be just checking passports and admiting/denying entrances, but the variables are greatly increased in short bursts, which makes for a fantastic and engaging experience.

    I even work as an Editor in the real world, and I was skeptical to play a game where you need to check for grammatical details and correctness of information - but there I was, I had a blast and played about 4 hours and a half, which was enough to at least discover 10 of the 20 different endings to this game.

    Completely recommended.    … Expand
  10. justachair
    Jan 27, 2014
    9
    I never expected to have so much fun signing passports and entry forms. I never thought customs work would be so exciting and addictive. Papers, Please is proof that games can do the unimaginable. Take one of the maybe most boring and robotic jobs in the world and make it thrilling.
    You are a customs worker in the frontier of Artzozka. People will come to you with a series of documents,    I never expected to have so much fun signing passports and entry forms. I never thought customs work would be so exciting and addictive. Papers, Please is proof that games can do the unimaginable. Take one of the maybe most boring and robotic jobs in the world and make it thrilling.
    You are a customs worker in the frontier of Artzozka. People will come to you with a series of documents, some real, some fake. You will have to deny their entry, or accept them into the frontier. Make a mistake, and your salary at the end of your day won't be enough to feed your family. For example, a man walks in with a documents that says "Female" on the sex. DENIED. But then, a desperate woman comes in, with not the complete handful of documents, but prays for help as someone is trying to murder her in Artzozka and she needs to leave. Help the woman, and you may not have enough money at the end of the day to save your ill son. Do the job right, and the woman is doomed to death. So many moral questions.
    The difficulty of the game is also surprising. You do some sort of investigation with the documents, trying to find discrepancies. This is easy at the beginning, but as the game progresses, there are more documents to look at, and your work space is still the same size, giving a claustrophobic and oppressing look to your job that pairs perfectly with the world in which the game is set.
    The art design is gloomy, dark and depressing. Let's not talk about the events. You are doing your job and suddenly all hell breaks loose when a terrorist explodes a bomb on the frontier. This moments are terrifying, as it may be because of you that the terrorist is in the frontier, because you let him pass, and you don't know how the government will react to that.
    Once you finish the main story (One month of work, if you achieve to survive and not get fired each day) you have the endless mode. That's right, endless waves of documents to investigate and stamp. It isn't as interesting nor as thrilling as the main story. So, yeah, there isn't really much replayability in this game. Unless your entire family died, and you have to go back some days before in the main story to better distribute your money. Yes, there is a lot to Papers, Please than stamping and denying. It is a powerful, intense experience. Another Indie Gem of morality, violence a patriotism. Glory to Artzozka!    … Expand
  11. Gotohellcadz
    Nov 10, 2013
    8
    A great game with some great concepts, I like the idea of in-game events occurring to shorten your work day to make you work faster, along with the "good samaritan" bonuses but the rule book could've used a bit more work because I've found myself frustrated even though I've checked over everything in the book and their papers. And the pallet choice for the game does raise the question: wasA great game with some great concepts, I like the idea of in-game events occurring to shorten your work day to make you work faster, along with the "good samaritan" bonuses but the rule book could've used a bit more work because I've found myself frustrated even though I've checked over everything in the book and their papers. And the pallet choice for the game does raise the question: was it chosen to look like crap on purpose or to benefit the environment?… Expand
  12. AdderTude
    Aug 19, 2013
    9
    I first caught wind of this peculiar game when I briefly worked for a small-time website. I decided to look into it for myself about the game and I was impressed by its concept.

    Being a checkpoint officer looking at a bunch of immigration documents may seem like it's boring work, but throw in the constant threat of terrorists looking to breach the safety of the wall, coupled with the    I first caught wind of this peculiar game when I briefly worked for a small-time website. I decided to look into it for myself about the game and I was impressed by its concept.

    Being a checkpoint officer looking at a bunch of immigration documents may seem like it's boring work, but throw in the constant threat of terrorists looking to breach the safety of the wall, coupled with the fact that you have a large family to look after (seeing as how you're the only breadwinner), makes for an unforgettable experience. Trying to follow protocol as quickly and as accurately as possible is much harder than it looks, as your superiors are constantly monitoring your work. For example, the lady you just stamped a visa for had as minor a detail as the wrong gender on her passport. Of course, practice makes (almost) perfect; some days you can get through without a hitch, others you missed a slight detail or two.

    The concept is well-built into the story. Especially with a guy named Jorji. Once you've played through it, you'll come to like Jorji as I have. Developer Lucas Pope made a fantastic game and I'll be sure to keep a watch for more title from him.    … Expand
  13. SirVault
    Jan 4, 2014
    10
    Absolutely amazing game that will keep you addicted for hours on end. Make the right choices and your family survives. Further proof that a game doesn't need to look good to be good.
  14. geeksterknows
    Jan 6, 2014
    8
    Papers, Please is a surprisingly addictive game. It has a very unique concept and gameplay. Who knew being an immigration inspector would be this fun? The only thing I'm not happy about is the long time of clicking around and checking discrepancies. I know it's the whole point of the game but the fun fades once you started doing the same thing all over again. This is a game that will testPapers, Please is a surprisingly addictive game. It has a very unique concept and gameplay. Who knew being an immigration inspector would be this fun? The only thing I'm not happy about is the long time of clicking around and checking discrepancies. I know it's the whole point of the game but the fun fades once you started doing the same thing all over again. This is a game that will test your patience and observation to the people in front of you.… Expand
  15. m0rb
    Aug 20, 2013
    8
    Refreshingly different game!
    Gotta say, it's one of the best games I have played in recent years and surely one of the best Indies ever.
    There are some minor issues with the game, but since I only played the "Beta" ve4rsion and do not know whether those problems have been fixed, I won't write about them. Just remember: if there has been added an endless game option, think my    Refreshingly different game!
    Gotta say, it's one of the best games I have played in recent years and surely one of the best Indies ever.

    There are some minor issues with the game, but since I only played the "Beta" ve4rsion and do not know whether those problems have been fixed, I won't write about them.

    Just remember:

    if there has been added an endless game option, think my score to be +1, so 9 instead of 8!

    If the developer did NOT do it (as he promised) it stays at 8.5, though. Unfortunately, since I cannot give it x.5, I stick with my 8.    … Expand
  16. TB_Justin
    Dec 7, 2013
    9
    What makes an indie game great is not good game play, or even great graphics. It's a truly unique idea which is exactly what this game is! However what is so good is not the routine of checking passports. It is the thrill from planned moments within the game. People begging to let you in, having to find for yourself from a terrorist attack and meeting common faces. Yet it is all that moreWhat makes an indie game great is not good game play, or even great graphics. It's a truly unique idea which is exactly what this game is! However what is so good is not the routine of checking passports. It is the thrill from planned moments within the game. People begging to let you in, having to find for yourself from a terrorist attack and meeting common faces. Yet it is all that more satisfying on completion when the credits show and it's just the name "Lucas Pope". The man who made this fantastic game with an insight to communist politics.… Expand
  17. MGTE
    Sep 7, 2013
    9
    It's October 1982 and your name is pulled from the labor lottery which makes you the newest employee of the Ministry of Admissions in Arstotzka You are immediately assigned to a newly acquired Grestin Border Checkpoint which is not all that secure a lot of people are trying to get in and it's your job to make sure that the right people are getting in and the wrong people are stayingIt's October 1982 and your name is pulled from the labor lottery which makes you the newest employee of the Ministry of Admissions in Arstotzka You are immediately assigned to a newly acquired Grestin Border Checkpoint which is not all that secure a lot of people are trying to get in and it's your job to make sure that the right people are getting in and the wrong people are staying behind.

    Although the gameplay is simplistic you will find that the difficulty ramps up very quickly as you are given more documents to sort through. This difficulties compound by the fact you are trying to earn as much money as possible by processing as many people as you can in order to feed and support your family. While this creates a lot of tension in the game it has unfortunate side effect that also makes the interface more cluttered which can have a disadvantageous effect when you are trying to juggle all the different papers, it can become very confusing and very frustrating.

    This is really a minor complaint because overall the game is absolutely excellent, the story is immersive and there is a lot of interesting characters throughout but what makes this game so special is its atmosphere, from the RT soundtrack to the excellent dialogue, you legitimately feel that you are a part of a war-torn communist steep.

    In conclusion, Papers,pleas is an incredibly unique game that I think everybody should experience.    … Expand
  18. jonahtroy
    Aug 14, 2013
    10
    This game is absolutely groundbreaking. So many scenarios and consequences that drastically impact the future of the game. Making just a couple mistakes can leave your family starving or your children cold and a terrorist attack during your work shift could leave your family without medicine. Extremely well executed game with dynamic yet simple gameplay.
  19. busbfran
    Dec 29, 2013
    8
    Papers, Please is another surprise Indie hit of 2013, where the communist state of Arstotzka has just ended a 6-year war with neighbouring Kolechia.Your job as immigration inspector is to control the flow of people entering the Arstotzkan with the forever changing rules and regulations. Among the throngs of immigrants and visitors looking for work are hidden smugglers, spies, andPapers, Please is another surprise Indie hit of 2013, where the communist state of Arstotzka has just ended a 6-year war with neighbouring Kolechia.Your job as immigration inspector is to control the flow of people entering the Arstotzkan with the forever changing rules and regulations. Among the throngs of immigrants and visitors looking for work are hidden smugglers, spies, and terrorists. Using only the documents provided by travellers and the Ministry of Admission's primitive inspect, search, and fingerprint systems you must decide who can enter Arstotzka and who will be turned away or arrested. This premise is extremely addicting and the reliability is very high as their are 20 different endings. Lucas Pope deservers a round of callas for attempting something different, while introducing a fascinating set of characters having only seconds to choice their faith and your own. This leaves a high tense game and a fight for survival to protect your family. Would you let a innocent girl on the run die or let your family go without food?… Expand
  20. TRANDO101
    May 21, 2016
    9
    There isn't really much to talk about when it comes to this game. its got a pretty cool art style, a neat story, and a fresh way of telling some parts of it, as well as some pretty good gameplay. With this said, all of these things are of minimalist variety, and if you don't like sim games, you probably won't find much enjoyment in this game.
  21. GamersNational
    Aug 16, 2013
    10
    Though Papers, Please looks like a failure, it is well worth the time invested. Trying to keep your family alive while showing mercy or punishing the people trying to pass through is quite addicted. Couple this addicting gameplay with the dreary graphics and music creates a beautiful masterpiece.
  22. gracjanski
    Feb 27, 2016
    10
    Genious work. They created such a great dictatorship atmosphere with so few instruments, and it is still on the same level as Halflife 2. Another evidence, that games dont need high costs to be great.
    The story is interesting and becomes more and more complex. Because of 20 different ends you try different ways, simply to try some fun decisions. The saving system is perfect for that,    Genious work. They created such a great dictatorship atmosphere with so few instruments, and it is still on the same level as Halflife 2. Another evidence, that games dont need high costs to be great.
    The story is interesting and becomes more and more complex. Because of 20 different ends you try different ways, simply to try some fun decisions. The saving system is perfect for that, because it saves automatically every day. It was very interesting to see myself changing to a ruthless official, that let civilians be arrested or not in the country, just to survive myself. Although there wes never such a setting this game is already first class.

    What could be better? Of course the amount of content is not the same as in AAA games. The small desk was a bit annyoing, becaus later on you had many documents to see. But these are just details. Oh, there is another bad point: I cant buy this game on a CD/DVD.    … Expand
  23. SXBRussia
    Aug 30, 2013
    10
    Beatiful game, that never let you out, before you complete it. You must solve for yourself: approve or deny entry. Woman can be without passport, but her son and husband is waiting... The war changing people... They changing you... You should buy it
  24. slic
    Feb 6, 2014
    10
    All foreigners out! For the glory of Arstotzka!

    Truly remarkable how much can be done without graphics or even a game engine. The game is engaging and genuinely clever, it's not one of those overly self-conscious hipster indie games trying to be "art", it's just a plainly good game.
  25. Frast2013X
    Oct 26, 2013
    8
    Jedna z najlepszych gier indie tego roku. Takiego pomysłu jeszcze nie widziałem. Pierwszy raz tak bardzo skupiałem się przy grze oraz tak świetnie wczuwałem się w klimat. Gra nie jest jakimś dużym innowacyjnym projektem ale pokazuje że nawet zwykła, mała gra indie może strasznie wciągnąć nie jednego gracza zwykłymi prostymi pomysłami, których o dziwo nie wykorzystał żaden inny twórca.Jedna z najlepszych gier indie tego roku. Takiego pomysłu jeszcze nie widziałem. Pierwszy raz tak bardzo skupiałem się przy grze oraz tak świetnie wczuwałem się w klimat. Gra nie jest jakimś dużym innowacyjnym projektem ale pokazuje że nawet zwykła, mała gra indie może strasznie wciągnąć nie jednego gracza zwykłymi prostymi pomysłami, których o dziwo nie wykorzystał żaden inny twórca. Problemem tej gry jest to, że nie każdemu się ona spodoba, trzeba przy niej po prostu trochę pomyśleć, skupić się i wysilić co może nie spodobać się każdemu. Moja ocena 8/10… Expand
  26. AcePhoenix007
    Oct 15, 2013
    10
    Have you ever wanted to feel like what it is like on THEIR side of the border checkpoint? Well this is the PERFECT border checkpoint simulator. You may think it's just denying and accepting random people. Well, no. It's actually really fun and it has more to it than just that to it. It includes humorous, mysterious, and random events that occur which makes it definitely worth playing.Have you ever wanted to feel like what it is like on THEIR side of the border checkpoint? Well this is the PERFECT border checkpoint simulator. You may think it's just denying and accepting random people. Well, no. It's actually really fun and it has more to it than just that to it. It includes humorous, mysterious, and random events that occur which makes it definitely worth playing. Those actions could affect the storyline in a good, or bad, way. There are actually 20, count em' TWENTY, endings to the game. Papers, Please is an outstanding and addicting game and certainly outstanding for an indie game with an amazing story to it. It's not a dull, normal day at the border checkpoint. It's not ordinary. It's not stuff that happens every day. It was definitely worth playing the story and definitely worth paying for. GLORY TO ARSTOTZKA!!!!!… Expand
  27. YeahYeahCool
    Aug 17, 2013
    10
    Papers, Please Review

    by: William Valdes Originally posted at: http://www.yeahyeahcool.com/2013/08/18/papers-please-review/ It’s the winter of 1982 in the Russian-esque nation of ‘Arstotzka’ and you’ve been lucky enough to land a job working for the Ministry Of Admissions. As an Immigrations Clerk, you call up weary, 8-bit people to your booth and greet them with ‘Papers, please.’    Papers, Please Review

    by: William Valdes

    Originally posted at: http://www.yeahyeahcool.com/2013/08/18/papers-please-review/

    It’s the winter of 1982 in the Russian-esque nation of ‘Arstotzka’ and you’ve been lucky enough to land a job working for the Ministry Of Admissions. As an Immigrations Clerk, you call up weary, 8-bit people to your booth and greet them with ‘Papers, please.’ The would-be traveler hands you his/her passport, which you inspect and apply either the green stamp of approval or the red stamp of denial. There are a wide range of discrepancies to look out for as you scan through documents and cross-reference them with your rule book, regional data, and the appearance of the person standing before you. Sometimes even all of your skills of deduction aren’t enough and you’ll require fingerprint checks and fully-nude body scans (nudity can be toggled in the options menu). Your job gets harder as each day brings new items on your desk, more rules and procedures you need to follow, details you have to look out for, financial opportunities and moral dilemmas but family is your top priority.

    The stakes are raised when you realize that your family depends on you. At a minimum, you need enough daily funds for rent, food, and heat, with other expenses cropping up occasionally. Since you’re paid per interaction, you’re under pressure to quickly process as many travelers as you possibly can within each given work day. This can be tough sometimes as you must balance speed and efficiency. Throughout the game, your character’s personal and professional challenges become more and more complicated as they inevitably start to impact each other. If you slip up or turn in a lackluster performance on the job, you may compromise the security of your nation but it’s your family that will ultimately suffer the consequences.

    Living on the borderlines between multiple genres, this is sort of a game without a country but one I’d happily give the green stamp of approval. This game is both stressful and mundane at times but also filled with moments that are interesting, suspenseful, and satisfying. It’s one of the strangest, most unique game-playing experiences I’ve had in a long time and also one of the best I’ve had all year. Glory to Arstotzka!

    A    … Expand
  28. Randex
    Aug 11, 2013
    10
    The best games for me were Half-Life series and Deus Ex series. And here's the third one: Papers, please. Looks strange and simple for the first time, but a little time later can't close the game anymore. Really simple and addictive gameplay, good difficulty, 20 endings, lots of random, and, of course, the main one awesome story. This is the best indie game and one of the best gamesThe best games for me were Half-Life series and Deus Ex series. And here's the third one: Papers, please. Looks strange and simple for the first time, but a little time later can't close the game anymore. Really simple and addictive gameplay, good difficulty, 20 endings, lots of random, and, of course, the main one awesome story. This is the best indie game and one of the best games I've ever played. This is how one man can create a worldwide masterpiece. I'd like to see even more hardcore and more different situations in the game, but still 10 out of 10.… Expand
  29. ThegamingFish
    Aug 12, 2013
    10
    this game should not be enjoyable in any way but it is it has one of the best story's in recent years all from a little company like this it has a great setting that i wish people would use more and for £7 it is brillent must buy
  30. Stickytape11
    Aug 12, 2013
    10
    This game is totally unexpected from what I thought it was... it exceeded all my expectations, and is probably the best Indie I've ever played. I highly recommend this game.
  31. Jacethegamerman
    Aug 12, 2013
    8
    Paper Please is a great game i love it the stories great The game plays surprisingly addictive for such a weird mechanic. Buy this game for the story stay for the gameplay.
  32. cultavix
    Aug 13, 2013
    10
    Man this game takes me back... I feel almost like I am playing a Nintendo game!! Give us more! This has quirky music, an interesting story line and addictive mechanics. A+
  33. LoneWolf245
    Aug 13, 2013
    8
    This is an amazing game.At first i thought eh a boring game,but when i got to play it it was totally amazing.I like the story and how you have to make hard choices that may or may not effect your family.
  34. permintcuzzi
    Aug 14, 2013
    9
    Awesome game. I am all up for short games/mini games that doesn't hook you up for days and weeks. This is the perfect game to play with when I have few hours to kill. would give 10 if they bump up the graphics. But this is just a minor issue, really. It's all about the gameplay experience, which they did deliver.
  35. MrSmith
    Aug 14, 2013
    10
    This game really is great because it engages you as a player. It really makes you think and make some difficult choices. The story is interesting, the gameplay is unique, it's just all-around awesome. Papers, Please is an absolutely brilliantly executed game.
  36. DimAsException
    Aug 15, 2013
    10
    The beta/demo was already very good. The full version just takes it to the next level. Decisions in your "daily work", which gets more complicated as you progress in the game, are what makes this game interesting. Let the begging woman trough and be punished with getting less money or feeding your sick child? That's what you have to be ready for.
    The Artstyle is simplistic but looks good    The beta/demo was already very good. The full version just takes it to the next level. Decisions in your "daily work", which gets more complicated as you progress in the game, are what makes this game interesting. Let the begging woman trough and be punished with getting less money or feeding your sick child? That's what you have to be ready for.
    The Artstyle is simplistic but looks good and fits its purpose. The faces of the characters which come to your shelter are (mostly) easy to identify.    … Expand
  37. Superbeast
    Aug 15, 2013
    10
    Totally minimalistic yet absolutely addicting. I had no urge to play the endless mode after finishing the campaign mode, but i'll most likely replay it for the different endings. Definitely worth the price.
  38. TMCPowerGamerYT
    Aug 15, 2013
    10
    This game keeps you wanting more! I found myself unable to leave the game alone until I had found all of the endings. I found it satisfyingly challenging, and I think that at that price tag, its practically a steal!
  39. daliindica
    Aug 21, 2013
    8
    I think a 10 would be indulging in fan service, but the game is very good. I went in not expecting a lot to be honest, and I found it oddly addictive and fun. Its also a clever way of exposing the flaws in immigration control, but its not so heavy handed with it. Very simple game to begin with, but it becomes complex over time and pretty smoothly as well. Graphics are fitting and to beI think a 10 would be indulging in fan service, but the game is very good. I went in not expecting a lot to be honest, and I found it oddly addictive and fun. Its also a clever way of exposing the flaws in immigration control, but its not so heavy handed with it. Very simple game to begin with, but it becomes complex over time and pretty smoothly as well. Graphics are fitting and to be honest, for the game that it is they compliment it nicely.… Expand
  40. GameSlice
    Aug 17, 2013
    10
    I loved this game. I haven't seen something this original in a while, and i enjoyed every freaking second. The visuals match the feeling perfectly, the story is brilliant, and the gameplay is tense, fast-paced and focused. First, the gameplay. I've never played anything like this before, it gives you a feeling of control and pressure, it executes characters in a way that you would expectI loved this game. I haven't seen something this original in a while, and i enjoyed every freaking second. The visuals match the feeling perfectly, the story is brilliant, and the gameplay is tense, fast-paced and focused. First, the gameplay. I've never played anything like this before, it gives you a feeling of control and pressure, it executes characters in a way that you would expect if you actually worked at a country's checkpoint. Every decision you make matters, and it doesn't take back talk- if you screw up, it's for good. It's a genius implementation and it makes the game feel really intense. Every day on the job gets harder as the story progresses, making every little detail important. I love the layout of the GUI, letting the player place the papers and documents in their own fashion is great, it gives them the sense of order and control. You really feel like you work in a checkpoint. Now, the story. I won't give away any spoilers, but it's just genius. I like the idea of depending on how many people you get correct, the more money you get, and certain events can effect that. Keeping your family happy and secure is a great way to give you that feeling of guilt when you mess up or get sloppy. The people you meet really feel like real people you would see at a checkpoint. Especially later in the story, where some story triggered events happen, giving you a real visceral feeling of morality. I worked on this game and finished it in about 8 hours, so not a very long experience, but absolutely breath-taking and very worth the price. I highly recommend this game. 10 out of 10.… Expand
  41. Olafsson
    Sep 15, 2013
    8
    It is not given to any game to use pixel art graphics, and yet give more emotions that the latest blockbuster game.

    Having worked in a related field, I connected to some of the people you have to accept or deny, and the moral issues that go with it.

    It is unique and original, cheap, and disturbing in a good way. Recommanded, and a good surprise.
  42. PeCCe
    Nov 8, 2013
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The visual style of the game gives the gameplay and background story even more boost. While most of the indie games are neat, this stands up as an extraordinary experience as a regular person doing regular job in a government so vile, that ''Glory to Arstotzka'' gives me chills.… Expand
  43. lukemacu
    Dec 27, 2013
    10
    Simply stunning. I can't stress enough how much you should play this game. I assure you you will have fun, enjoy the story and leave affected in some way.
  44. christgud
    Aug 22, 2013
    10
    This game is great. Challenging, lots of choices which matter, looks and sounds just like it should, days are short enough to never feel like a chore yet too long to redo for every single mistake unless you're going for a specific ending. And there will be mistakes..
    For those who consider it too difficult: At first I got a lot of citations because of incorrect issuing city or, even    This game is great. Challenging, lots of choices which matter, looks and sounds just like it should, days are short enough to never feel like a chore yet too long to redo for every single mistake unless you're going for a specific ending. And there will be mistakes..
    For those who consider it too difficult: At first I got a lot of citations because of incorrect issuing city or, even worse, Arstotzkan district, so now I keep a list of those near my monitor. I suppose strictly speaking it is cheating, but then again you memorize most or all of them pretty fast anyway.

    I got no complaints and no idea on how this game could be improved, a solid 10/10    … Expand
  45. beatstar
    Sep 1, 2013
    8
    [From The Global Marketeer]

    Papers, Please is a game that has you play the role of a border agent. That translates into having absolutely no fun allowed, being paid a lousy wage, and having to deal with plenty of people relying on you to get them through, even if in vain. Largely influenced by Soviet/communist undertones, the opening theme is the Arstotzka national anthem a boorish    [From The Global Marketeer]

    Papers, Please is a game that has you play the role of a border agent. That translates into having absolutely no fun allowed, being paid a lousy wage, and having to deal with plenty of people relying on you to get them through, even if in vain. Largely influenced by Soviet/communist undertones, the opening theme is the Arstotzka national anthem a boorish blare of brass, and your primary objective is to scrape what you can from your job to provide for your family.

    The beginning of the game outlines the basics for you and lets you do your thing; but increasingly becomes more complicated and vigorous as the game progresses. You will need to finely inspect each document (and eventually, person) for inconsistencies or contraband in the six minutes they give you. You are paid 5 credits per person correctly admitted, and it’s quickly spent at the end of the day on utilities such as rent, food, and medicine.

    The hand-holding in this game is minimal; after the rules are outlined for you, you are allowed to screw up twice a day without a penalty, After that, the penalty is 5 credits and goes up from there. With all these bills to pay, fighting the clock can be difficult. If you aren’t expeditious with processing each immigrant or expat, they’ll have to go without food and/or heat for the day.

    Besides family business, the emotional impact the player receives from the game is extremely subjective. You could get all emotional and illegally allow a man’s wife across the border as easily as you can refuse her entry for having no valid passport. Apart from a few specific moments, there is no reprisal against you for following the rules against your own values.

    In that regard, you are given a wide assortment of choices to make throughout the game, especially in the later days (levels). The legal option is not always the best choice, but neither is the humanitarian one. Everything beyond what has been spelled out in the rulebook is a grey area left for you to decide, and often someone else’s to deal with. Above all else, you must provide for yourself and your family. Failure to do so results in a game over, but you’re always able to retry the same day again, or start anew if you wish.

    Sound and graphics aren’t necessarily given a emphasis in this game. It’s not necessarily a bad thing; the visuals are minimalist (similar to that of the early SNES era) and the audio for dialogue is composed of little more than a few unintelligible soundbytes, but they both serve their purpose in purporting a bland atmosphere for a game whose mood is purposefully bland.

    Papers, Please is an anti-fun simulation of an occupation; somewhat like Hilton Ultimate Team Play. Your ability to be swift, accurate, and conscientious is constantly tested, and your fate is ultimately decided upon these three attributes. You are bound to slip up one way or another on your first run through, but your ability to compensate for it and excel all depends on your willingness to do your job well. After all, there is no room for slackers in Arstotzka.    … Expand
  46. PenelopeIrving
    Sep 13, 2013
    9
    This is an unexpectedly wonderful game. It looks at first like something that might have been released for the Spectrum 48K 30 years ago then goes on to reveal addictive gameplay, great atmosphere and a bleak backstory that really draws you in. Want to make a choice between feeding your family, and buying your son a packet of crayons for his birthday? What about when you get heavily finedThis is an unexpectedly wonderful game. It looks at first like something that might have been released for the Spectrum 48K 30 years ago then goes on to reveal addictive gameplay, great atmosphere and a bleak backstory that really draws you in. Want to make a choice between feeding your family, and buying your son a packet of crayons for his birthday? What about when you get heavily fined for hanging the charming childish drawing he then does for you on your wall at work, and you have to let him sicken and die?

    I found myself getting utterly ruthless, ignoring the pleas of desperate pixelated people with dodgy paperwork, detaining them without mercy in order to get a tiny bonus so that my family might eat another day. It has a surprisingly profound emotional effect for a kind of real-time strategy game with incredibly basic graphics.

    There are lots of different endings to aim for too, apparently. I haven't even yet played it out to a favourable conclusion, having been arrested, blown up or seen my whole family starve. Brilliant indie game, reasonably priced too. Never has a grinding dead-end job simulator been such fun.    … Expand
  47. Maraio1
    Aug 28, 2013
    10
    I love this game, I think that it is amazing. I had the Beta and found it was a great concept but lacking depth, and this is exactly what the full release brings to the table, depth, and a whole lot of it. I love the way the game is also like a constant tutorial how every-other day new things introduced to make my life harder, but more security to the border. It adds depth by not justI love this game, I think that it is amazing. I had the Beta and found it was a great concept but lacking depth, and this is exactly what the full release brings to the table, depth, and a whole lot of it. I love the way the game is also like a constant tutorial how every-other day new things introduced to make my life harder, but more security to the border. It adds depth by not just giving you moral choices, but financial choices. Will I be better off accepting a bribe but getting a citation? Should I sell that watch or should I keep it? And the moral choices start early on, can you tell if they're telling the truth that if yo deny them they'll get killed, how do you feel about that? Or letting someone in that could kill someone even though they have all their correct documents?

    I hope that I have convinced someone out there to buy this game as it really deserves someone attention and play time!    … Expand
  48. poda_t
    Aug 28, 2013
    8
    Brilliant concept for a game, there really isn't much to it and you do get captured into it even given how simple it really is. The game is worth every penny. A lot of thought was put into this to immerse you in the experience. I work at a job where I need to look at multiple documents at once, and things DO GO MISSING! I would have liked a real full-screen mode that stretches to myBrilliant concept for a game, there really isn't much to it and you do get captured into it even given how simple it really is. The game is worth every penny. A lot of thought was put into this to immerse you in the experience. I work at a job where I need to look at multiple documents at once, and things DO GO MISSING! I would have liked a real full-screen mode that stretches to my screen. Thrilled that you can buy this game outside of steam. Most of what I encounter playing this game sounds like stories I've only just barely scraped past myself or had related to me by relatives. It's only a low-level simulation, but one that gets you in touch with the era and the times.

    Kudos:
    -different types of date formats: easy on the player to pick a date format that's easy to read
    -novel and immersing game
    -aesthetically pleasing and well executed despite simplicity
    -some merit as teaching aid for social studies class (some language issues)
    -nudity filter
    -surprisingly addictive
    -simple control, easy to play
    -do not need Steam to purchase or play this game (huge bonus, which is what made the difference for me here, as I really, really, REALLY, have a seething hatred of steam, origin, and all other gaming clients)

    complaints:
    -custom key bindings would have been nice
    -there are oodles of more possible "upgrades" to the booth which weren't capitalized on.
    -full-screen mode does not stretch to fill screen
    -drag-drop areas could have been improved, sometimes documents bounce off of entrant instead of returning to entrants hands.
    -only two modes (easy/hard) could have made use of different cash bonuses and different desk spaces to scale difficulty of game.
    -no language filter

    Other impressions:
    this might not be 1995, but this game was completely built from start to finish by 1 person. Comparing this against bioshock is like comparing dollar-store dart guns against an Apache helicopter chin-mount. The only thing the two have in common is that they were games. It's incredibly difficult to manage on one's own to create a game without a whole production team supporting you, and that's why bioshock, europa universalis 4 and battlefield 3 cannot be used as comparisons. You don't compare a high school wrestler against a multi-titled world champion. The categories are completely different in scope. This is a very well-done game given the budget, staff and concept, and spectacularly executed. Whoever has unbridled condescension without actually pointing out short-comings of the game, especially by comparing it against wonders like Battlefield, Bioshock, Call of Duty or some other over-hyped and over-hyped re-skinned and fundamentally unchanged for the past 10 year old concept crap, believes they can do better is urged to make the attempt under the same conditions as for this game.

    Things to watch out for:
    Sequels, either real or spiritual. The only possible way a sequel could be any good is if you really enjoyed this game, and I mean REALLY enjoyed this game, or if you haven't played this game yet. It would not be worth spending more than $10 for two of the same thing. (so, as I always say, do your research well, because BF3 does what CoD does, and DotA2 does what LoL does...... if you are going to spend your money, spend it on the best candidate, not on both. If you are reading this when there are (spiritual) sequels running around.... well.... refer to play-throughs on youtube.    … Expand
  49. skyset
    Aug 30, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Papers, Please is an excellent game. It has a beautiful art style, wonderful music, and a story unlike any other. Although the concept of completing paperwork may be boring to some, but the game keeps you on edge, from the beginning to the end. This game may be difficult for some, but the thrill of it all is finding out what is going to happen next. The controls are unique, and you can drag papers around freely, making the game a fair simulation, and all of the documents are unique for every person that enters the checkpoint, so every person has their own story, and personality, for that matter.

    There are only a few things that agitated me while playing this game: The time bomb event was tedious, and really required either the mind of a genius, or a lot of patience. But that didn't ruin the entire game for me, as it only happened once and never again.

    The story is enhanced by the multiple side-stories; The largest being you having to take care of your family. You receive payment for doing your job quickly and flawlessly, and the home you are given needs to be paid for. There is one man who reappears multiple times trying to sneak drugs into your country, Arstotzka, and you have to stop him. There also are the country coins, which can be collected by allowing certain people into the country, when their documentation is not completely correct.

    For $10.00, this game is certainly worth the price. If you purchase this game, which is highly recommended, then try to find all 20 endings. Good luck!    … Expand
  50. Evilcalyptic
    Aug 31, 2013
    8
    Glory to Arstotzka!

    The premise of this game seems stupid, but it is actually quite fun. It gets pretty challenging and is simple but super enjoyable. You play as a Pseudo-Soviet nation's boarder gate keeper, checking passports and IDs to determine if people are legitimate and can come into the country. Many will try to falsify paperwork and find a way in, it is your job to catch    Glory to Arstotzka!

    The premise of this game seems stupid, but it is actually quite fun. It gets pretty challenging and is simple but super enjoyable.

    You play as a Pseudo-Soviet nation's boarder gate keeper, checking passports and IDs to determine if people are legitimate and can come into the country. Many will try to falsify paperwork and find a way in, it is your job to catch them, send them away, and detain them to get enough cash for food, home and heat.

    Well worth the purchase.    … Expand
  51. Stealth_Blade
    Aug 31, 2013
    9
    This game is really great and gives constant reminders that the game wants you to pay attention. It is hard to say something bad about such a great game except that it is a little hard, even easy crutch( but i'm bad at most games so don't think it's too hard), and it is hard to remember somethings(again i have a bad memory). but other than that it is a great game that i would give 9.5 if iThis game is really great and gives constant reminders that the game wants you to pay attention. It is hard to say something bad about such a great game except that it is a little hard, even easy crutch( but i'm bad at most games so don't think it's too hard), and it is hard to remember somethings(again i have a bad memory). but other than that it is a great game that i would give 9.5 if i could. I recommend buying it for it's small price of $10. Thanks for listening!… Expand
  52. Von-Drako
    Jul 1, 2019
    10
    Fun game wthis is how an game should be .... intuitive ,innovative,, fun

    *spoiler*

    I lost it when they put bomb in my booth. I need drink after that (Whisky) ..and cigaret (iqos el.one)
  53. Rorschach120
    Oct 22, 2013
    8
    In a generation of obscure and over-rated indie games, "Papers, Please" stands out as a game that is both an homage to games of the past and an example of the future of interactive story telling. This is a game that you have to play for a little while before it comes clear why you are playing it. Soon as the story unfolds though, you are going to be playing it for a long time.
  54. Watchit
    Sep 17, 2013
    9
    Finding everything and playing out all the scenarios is very rewarding! Besides being challenging it's thought provoking too. My first play through I barely survived but my whole family was dead!
  55. Sensless
    Oct 11, 2014
    9
    Very nice take on video games. but also very simple concept. There are many dark and depressing moments in this game that make you really feel like you have to deal with these situations in real life. As the game progresses, each day becomes harder, and you start to learn each of the countries in the continent and their main districts. There is even terrorist attacks, criminals trying toVery nice take on video games. but also very simple concept. There are many dark and depressing moments in this game that make you really feel like you have to deal with these situations in real life. As the game progresses, each day becomes harder, and you start to learn each of the countries in the continent and their main districts. There is even terrorist attacks, criminals trying to pass through and a secret organisation in the game. Very good for its price and another example of better graphics don't make a better game. A solid 9/10… Expand
  56. Felt
    Sep 22, 2013
    9
    At first I thought it'll be like another repetitive Miniclip flashgame (haha), Papers, Please is in every sense of the words 'more than meets the eye'. It stretches a very simple concept beautifully, with very conscience-poking, enervating and unsettling yet very possible and realistic elements and scenarios churned with it. The graphics are old-school retro that fits perfectly with thatAt first I thought it'll be like another repetitive Miniclip flashgame (haha), Papers, Please is in every sense of the words 'more than meets the eye'. It stretches a very simple concept beautifully, with very conscience-poking, enervating and unsettling yet very possible and realistic elements and scenarios churned with it. The graphics are old-school retro that fits perfectly with that ominous songpiece that grows on you.

    For $10, it's a worth play away from 'heavier' games like shooters etc, a completely different style that all gamers should try. Just a -1 for the salary and the family sometimes the game kind of forces you to focus too much on the that it brings you a little away from the overall core of the game. TRY IT!    … Expand
  57. Exp232
    Oct 1, 2013
    9
    I really must say I was surprised when I actually found out I liked this game. It made me think and become immersed in something so simple and routine. The story line is small, but fun, and the UI is simple, yet has that modern-day gaming feel. In my mind, it felt like I was playing a 21st Century Super Mario Bros.

    This Indie-Title has a lot to offer for so little a game. The features    I really must say I was surprised when I actually found out I liked this game. It made me think and become immersed in something so simple and routine. The story line is small, but fun, and the UI is simple, yet has that modern-day gaming feel. In my mind, it felt like I was playing a 21st Century Super Mario Bros.

    This Indie-Title has a lot to offer for so little a game. The features included made it easy to explore the entire story and find the different endings.

    Although I would appreciate more immense Endless options, the options included within will keep you entertained.

    Good Job!    … Expand
  58. AnotherGamerFRA
    Oct 30, 2013
    9
    Papers, please may seem boring at the first look., but it will surprise you with it's simple yet addicting gameplay and a unique, perfectly executed idea. It's the Grim Fandago of this generation. I definitely recommend this game.
  59. Mjoog
    Oct 14, 2013
    9
    My expectations may not have been the highest for this game, but picking it up, it's hard to put away. The graphics are old-school pixel-style which has been big in the indie-scene for some time now, and it may be a bit of a cop-out, but the story is engaging in it's simplicity and the mechanics of the game are great. The learning curve sits just right, and the game stays with you. WellMy expectations may not have been the highest for this game, but picking it up, it's hard to put away. The graphics are old-school pixel-style which has been big in the indie-scene for some time now, and it may be a bit of a cop-out, but the story is engaging in it's simplicity and the mechanics of the game are great. The learning curve sits just right, and the game stays with you. Well worth the bucks, question is how it does with playing it again and again...… Expand
  60. Mercenary101
    Nov 6, 2013
    9
    Unique games very good progression, i drink alot of coffee before playing this game very good value. multiple endings and branching stories. what else can i say but GLORY TO ARISTOZKA
  61. ThunderHawk
    Nov 15, 2013
    9
    Simply amazing game.

    The story line arch is very interesting, not to mention that they have a multiple ending. To reach a specific ending you have to do a specific set of actions. The good thing : - Fast-paced actions. The money you receive is dependent on how much people you have processed. As days/game progressed, the documents need to be checked are expanding, and the procedures    Simply amazing game.

    The story line arch is very interesting, not to mention that they have a multiple ending. To reach a specific ending you have to do a specific set of actions.

    The good thing :
    - Fast-paced actions. The money you receive is dependent on how much people you have processed. As days/game progressed, the documents need to be checked are expanding, and the procedures are getting harder to abide by.
    - Hard enough. There are a lot of things to check. Has the passport expired? Has the passport have the correct issuing city? Is the person really male? Is the person carrying contrabands? Is it usual for "just visiting" visitor have visa for 60 days? Etc.
    - Some moral choices. No spoilers.
    - Never gets repetitive. The procedures are changed day to day, you will not use the same thing over and over

    Bad :
    - Music sometimes get repetitive    … Expand
  62. DarkReviewer
    Nov 5, 2013
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is one of the best indie games I have played. It adds content everyday, making it harder and harder. You check the paper work of the immigrants coming through your country or staying in your country, and sometimes killing people in your country. But you want to know what happens next or is someone going to die, making it SO good. One thing that's bad is when you let in someone with bad information you get two warnings and if get let through three people with bad information you get fined 5 credits, so making wounder why you are here. The people with bad information tell you a sob story so you can let them through and get fined or don't let them through. So the game has two option be a person who lets people with bad information, and get fined, or care for your family. BUY THIS GAME!… Expand
  63. InsertGameHere
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    This game is by far one of the BEST indie titles I've played in a while. Indie games continue to surprise me and leave me in awe. I hope I get the privilege to play more games like this, and I will highly recommend this game to anyone who hasn't played it. It is a mess of puzzle-solving, and real-life scenarios to perfectly describe the immigration system today. The graphics are bad, butThis game is by far one of the BEST indie titles I've played in a while. Indie games continue to surprise me and leave me in awe. I hope I get the privilege to play more games like this, and I will highly recommend this game to anyone who hasn't played it. It is a mess of puzzle-solving, and real-life scenarios to perfectly describe the immigration system today. The graphics are bad, but it adds to the impact of the "this is how life works" and "this is what's happening RIGHT NOW". I don't want to spoil any more of the game for you, so please, give this game a chance!
    10/10 "Amazing"    … Expand
  64. Outlander999
    Nov 16, 2013
    8
    A "immigration office simulation". Yes! It's original, it's fun, and emulates well the feelings of failure coming from a post-communist est european country. Play it! VIRTUALINN.IT
  65. Dynamiteguy
    Nov 17, 2013
    8
    A great game, not to sink hours into, but to experience the oppressive, and dark nature underneath this seemingly menial and average game. While the game's only real mission, is to stamp passports, either allowing people into your country of Arstotzka, because they have the correct paperwork, or not because there is something fishy going on. However, there is clearly an ethical test thatA great game, not to sink hours into, but to experience the oppressive, and dark nature underneath this seemingly menial and average game. While the game's only real mission, is to stamp passports, either allowing people into your country of Arstotzka, because they have the correct paperwork, or not because there is something fishy going on. However, there is clearly an ethical test that the developers put you under while playing (e.g. A woman wants to come in to your country, but doesn't have the correct paperwork. However, she is a refugee from another country and will be killed if she is forced to return by your denial of her entry. Let her in and receive a citation which could lead to a penalty of tickets because she has the false paperwork, or don't grant her entry, condemn her to death, and do your job correctly). In amongst, the normal masses wanting access to your country there is a choice you have to make. A moral and ethical choice, and this is where the game's main strength lies.

    There are a total of 20 possible endings, so there is plenty of replayability for players who want to experience all of them, but on various different occasions, you have to decide whether to complete your job correctly, and support your poor, starving and cold family, or let your morals take over and do what you believe is right. It really is fantastically done, from an emotional and ethical perspective.

    Overall, an impressive game made by an indie developer who has shown he has lots of potential. Definitely not for everybody, as it takes a certain degree of patience to enjoy it, but if you think you would, watch some videos of it, as for £6.99 on steam, it will be a waste if you dislike it.    … Expand
  66. DeusXCom
    Feb 11, 2014
    8
    Never imagined that playing (working) as an immigration officer could be so fun, but "Papers, Please" is an incredibly catchy game. It's dark, it's funny, it's original. Intense experience. Glory to Arstotzka! 8/10
  67. Kadugans
    Dec 14, 2013
    9
    This game was a really fun indie work game,my favorite, because of the nice story,sound effects in full version, and the overall 16 bit graphics. This game got repetitive and it got harder as I progressed in the game. I thought the game got boring, but then I realized that the game was doing this on purpose. This game gets a 9 because of the fact that the time is fast and does not giveThis game was a really fun indie work game,my favorite, because of the nice story,sound effects in full version, and the overall 16 bit graphics. This game got repetitive and it got harder as I progressed in the game. I thought the game got boring, but then I realized that the game was doing this on purpose. This game gets a 9 because of the fact that the time is fast and does not give you enough time to probe over every little thing your supposed to, also the fact that your desk gets cluttered with all the paper work. Still this game did this on purpose I suppose but, I don't like that way of things when playing a good game like Papers, please. Thanks Lucas Pope.… Expand
  68. guest91111
    Jan 5, 2014
    10
    This isn't a bad game at all, it's actually one of the view games I might say is perfect, the story gives answer to why people go corrupt, choices matter (Are you listening, Beyond two souls?), you can play the game as you want. I've haven't encountered any bugs while playing, and it was fun!
  69. RALPH_WIGGUM
    Dec 27, 2013
    10
    This is much more than a game, this is a really good example that shows some videogames should be considered as PURE ART.Papers Please makes you to take moral decissions and to questionate about law and obedience, or what is the same: TO THINK.

    People, buy this game, share it, enjoy it, and love it.
  70. UnhonestCritic
    Dec 28, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a game with a brilliant story, exiting gameplay and great optimization. (For playing 5 hours in a row I did not noticed any bugs).Many people swear Papers,Please gameplay because of it's monotonous simulator of customs officer's work but the game almost feels the line and some surprise appears when you feel yourself bored of playing.… Expand
  71. naufri27
    Nov 17, 2019
    8
    Uno de los videojuegos indies más viciantes que he probado, de siempre. Y no es por su aspecto visual precisamente; es por un sistema de juego que es tan simple como efectivo y original.
  72. omegacat
    May 22, 2014
    9
    Working in military security myself, and having years of ID checking experience, I couldn't imagine anyone could make a "game" of it. It's boring, tedious, thankless work.
    Somehow they pulled it off. What I find mind-numbing at work, I find pleasantly challenging within the game. In fact, I may even believe that the game has made me better at my job, by reminding me how easily those    Working in military security myself, and having years of ID checking experience, I couldn't imagine anyone could make a "game" of it. It's boring, tedious, thankless work.
    Somehow they pulled it off. What I find mind-numbing at work, I find pleasantly challenging within the game. In fact, I may even believe that the game has made me better at my job, by reminding me how easily those little details can slip by unnoticed.
    If you want to test your attention to detail and get immersed into Cold War era Asia, give the game a look.    … Expand
  73. MatthewDon2002
    Feb 22, 2014
    8
    Think punching passports is your kind of game? Well? You'll be sorely disappointed with this stunning game! Because, despite its atrocious-sounding premise, it's not as egregious as you think it is, because in fact, it's a psychological puzzle that plays with your emotive side wonderfully and it's just not all about being a passport puncher.
  74. ha553
    Mar 8, 2014
    9
    I LOVE this game! Papers please is a game that has a personality much like the Stanley parable. It´s a game both focuses not only on game-play but a game that stays in your mind after you played it. People complain that it´s boring because "all you do is stamp a pass" says that all day "Boom bang" shooter. I´m not trying to be hipster but i like good indie games because it´s a change fromI LOVE this game! Papers please is a game that has a personality much like the Stanley parable. It´s a game both focuses not only on game-play but a game that stays in your mind after you played it. People complain that it´s boring because "all you do is stamp a pass" says that all day "Boom bang" shooter. I´m not trying to be hipster but i like good indie games because it´s a change from all AAA games. Your moral decisions is devastating to you because you have to ruin someone else´s life to save your own.… Expand
  75. Eskandare
    Mar 28, 2014
    10
    An amazing game! Papers, Please is subtlety complex, yet fairly easy to play with natural learning curve. The game play challenges ones decision making prowess as well as observation skills. At first I wasn't sure about getting this game but once I had played it I was won over by it's game play, depth, and semi-8bit charm. Papers, Please is a game well worth buying. Not giving any spoilersAn amazing game! Papers, Please is subtlety complex, yet fairly easy to play with natural learning curve. The game play challenges ones decision making prowess as well as observation skills. At first I wasn't sure about getting this game but once I had played it I was won over by it's game play, depth, and semi-8bit charm. Papers, Please is a game well worth buying. Not giving any spoilers here, you much experience this game.… Expand
  76. CallOfGaming
    Apr 30, 2014
    8
    Papers, Please is the proof that a simple concept can turn out into addicting and clever games. Your function is quite simple: decide who enters the city of Arstotska and who doesn't. The trick is, you have to check if all the given papers are correct (e.g. False name, picture doesn't match look, etc.). At the end of the day, you have a family that you need to keep healthy, fed and warm.Papers, Please is the proof that a simple concept can turn out into addicting and clever games. Your function is quite simple: decide who enters the city of Arstotska and who doesn't. The trick is, you have to check if all the given papers are correct (e.g. False name, picture doesn't match look, etc.). At the end of the day, you have a family that you need to keep healthy, fed and warm. An interesting thing, is that sometimes people can act as a moral compass. One time, a woman passed and she said that she needed surgery, although she didn't have the necessary papers to enter the city. Hardly, I stamped her passport "DENIED" and basically doomed her. And sometimes you might be unlucky enough to have a terrorist drop a bomb at your desk or threaten to kill you!… Expand
  77. mmmMatto
    May 2, 2014
    9
    A really original premise. It starts out simple, but that doesn't last long. You quickly become frazzled as mountains of paperwork clutter up your tiny desk and you have to make sure everything meets the constantly changing rules. Remain vigilant and efficient or you don't get paid.

    This seems cut and dried, but dilemmas are thrown into the mix that test your conscience. Do you    A really original premise. It starts out simple, but that doesn't last long. You quickly become frazzled as mountains of paperwork clutter up your tiny desk and you have to make sure everything meets the constantly changing rules. Remain vigilant and efficient or you don't get paid.

    This seems cut and dried, but dilemmas are thrown into the mix that test your conscience. Do you heartlessly follow orders, or do you let a woman slip through when you discover she'll otherwise be subjected to sex trafficking and possible death? If you show some compassion your family might have to go without food for a couple days. Your decisions affect how the story progresses with 20 possible outcomes.

    An eerie atmosphere that only a harsh cold-war nation could provide and some subtle dark humor make Papers, Please intriguing and addictive. Highly recommended.    … Expand
  78. Maluko
    Apr 18, 2014
    8
    Muito bom o jogo, tem que esta ciente que é bem retro. A dificuldade vai mudando conforme você vai ficando melhor, parece simples mas te faz se sentir bem por estar melhorando no jogo.
  79. Gohenko
    Nov 27, 2015
    8
    Papers, Please is a very unique game. I wouldn't really say it's fun to play, but it's definitely a gripping and tense experience. It's a game with a message and I respect it for that, but it won't be a game I'll be playing again and again.
  80. ThePCGamer101
    Jun 24, 2015
    10
    A fun indie game that shows you the gloom of a job as a border control officer, I definitely recommend buying this game as it will truly put you in the seat of a border control officer, from the music to even the conversations you have with the people entering Arstotzka, it is a true dystopian document thriller, GLORY TO ARSTOTZKA!
  81. bigboss1964
    Jan 27, 2016
    8
    Papers, Please

    Game-play: The game-play is great it really test your skills in puzzle games with a ton of different things you have to pay attention. Story: The story is simple but good and you can change it how ever you want according to your decisions I can not tell how much time it will take you because if you are a good player it could take many any many hours if not it could end    Papers, Please

    Game-play: The game-play is great it really test your skills in puzzle games with a ton of different things you have to pay attention.

    Story: The story is simple but good and you can change it how ever you want according to your decisions I can not tell how much time it will take you because if you are a good player it could take many any many hours if not it could end in 1 or 2 hours but that is a reason to try to be better.

    Graphics: The graphics blend in perfect with the game.

    Notes: You should buy this game even if you are not very big fun of puzzle games you will love it as I did this game is just great.    … Expand
  82. ImABiscuit
    Jan 2, 2015
    9
    I thoroughly enjoyed the hell out of this game since it came out last year. I still find myself willing to nitpick the excruciating tiniest amount of details and finish the game properly for hours end. I never thought myself to be stuck on this kind of game for more than 5 hours. I ended up with 20+ hours trying to get the ending I wanted. I liked the interesting mechanics of this game,I thoroughly enjoyed the hell out of this game since it came out last year. I still find myself willing to nitpick the excruciating tiniest amount of details and finish the game properly for hours end. I never thought myself to be stuck on this kind of game for more than 5 hours. I ended up with 20+ hours trying to get the ending I wanted. I liked the interesting mechanics of this game, it's just very refreshing to see a game in a way that is different to others. I entirely liked the feeling of dread being the immigration officer who rejects and accepts visitors to Arstotzka and having to have a conscious decision on everything.

    GLORY TO ARSTOTZKA!    … Expand
  83. brightestabyss
    Nov 25, 2015
    9
    Quite possibly one of the most emotionally dismal and stressing games I've played (Note: I have not played The Binding of Isaac). You play as a man who is a border control agent who must check the entrants passports, paperwork and quotes carefully and you must detect any errors and do the according actions.

    This may sound like one of the most dullest games ever made when I describe it    Quite possibly one of the most emotionally dismal and stressing games I've played (Note: I have not played The Binding of Isaac). You play as a man who is a border control agent who must check the entrants passports, paperwork and quotes carefully and you must detect any errors and do the according actions.

    This may sound like one of the most dullest games ever made when I describe it on that level. You see that's just the game's surface. Behind that there is an incredibly depressing and dark story around you that you yourself has a significant impact upon the world depending on your actions. I'm not going to disclose the story but you must stamp enough approved passports in order to get enough money to feed your family and your work involves Terrorism and you are under an extremely authoritarian and corrupt government.

    Near the end of the game I was so stressed and pressured that I ended up absolutely loving the game... This game shouldn't be spoiled to you in any way because the story is so much more effective when you are involved and you make the decisions (Which actually takes place in your work place without changing the game mechanics).    … Expand
  84. DDilettante
    Jan 17, 2015
    9
    Papers, Please gets the stamp of approval.

    This game straddles somewhere between a Spot-the-Difference and a Puzzler, and despite the purposefully simplistic pixelated graphics, it portrays a grim and desolate world, while also offering the faintest glimmer of hope. You work as an Immigration Official (probably the first game ever that tries this), just trying to do your job on the    Papers, Please gets the stamp of approval.

    This game straddles somewhere between a Spot-the-Difference and a Puzzler, and despite the purposefully simplistic pixelated graphics, it portrays a grim and desolate world, while also offering the faintest glimmer of hope.

    You work as an Immigration Official (probably the first game ever that tries this), just trying to do your job on the border between Kolechia and Arstotzka, amidst the threat of smugglers, terrorists, and basically anyone the Arstotzka officials deem unworthy at the time.

    Initially, you'll be tasked with just checking out if the immigrants have the correct papers, and the details within them check out, and so on. The amount of things to check up on steadily increase by the day, which adds to the stress of time management. Do you quickly rush through stamping APPROVED or DENIED to most people without a cursory glance? Or do you fret over every detail, ensuring that you're doing the right thing and letting no scum in?

    The problem with the latter, is that you have a family to care for back home, which you'll manage at the end of each day. Food, heating, medicine; this all requires money, which you'll only get from admitting worthy people into the country. This is difficult to prioritise, especially if you make it later into the game when less genuine people are admitted.

    Thankfully, there is some great humour sprinkled in to offset the cruel conditions, mostly from the lovable old man Jorji Costava... damn you, you old sneaky rascal.

    Overall, there is some replay-ability, due to the harsh set-up which may take an attempt or two to get the hang of. Also there are many different endings that are possible, depending on the choices you make.

    Glory to Arstotzka.    … Expand
  85. Termin8ter
    Sep 2, 2017
    8
    The reason this game peaked my interest was because Davey Wreden, the creator of The Stanley Parable and The Beginner's Guide expressed respect for the small indie title. So i dived right in, not sure what to expect. First off, the graphics are just terrible. But luckily, that doesn't detract from the experience playing the game. Second, the game is very cleverly designed. Not so much withThe reason this game peaked my interest was because Davey Wreden, the creator of The Stanley Parable and The Beginner's Guide expressed respect for the small indie title. So i dived right in, not sure what to expect. First off, the graphics are just terrible. But luckily, that doesn't detract from the experience playing the game. Second, the game is very cleverly designed. Not so much with the attention to detail in the look of the game, but about the subtle and clever moral dilemmas that this game springs on you during it's runtime. Great game, but not for everyone. Get it for a cheap price to see if it's for you or not.… Expand
  86. Johnlouf
    Sep 21, 2015
    9
    This games story is amazing for a game without the complex graphics and the 100+ hour gameplay.The game perfectly delivers the feeling of a guy that desides the future of people just by putting a stamp on a paper, it is also A VERY CHALLENGING GAME too challenging at some point, where you will find your self just confused of what to do when your desk its filled with papers and youThis games story is amazing for a game without the complex graphics and the 100+ hour gameplay.The game perfectly delivers the feeling of a guy that desides the future of people just by putting a stamp on a paper, it is also A VERY CHALLENGING GAME too challenging at some point, where you will find your self just confused of what to do when your desk its filled with papers and you also have to keep attention to rebels that try to blow up the gate and you have to shot the or you will lose.But he most intrigiung thing in this game is the complex story which gives just enough to keep going.… Expand
  87. Datamari
    Dec 6, 2015
    8
    It's an interesting experience.
    Papers, Please is a game where you work at a border patrol office accepting or declining people who are coming into Arstotzka. The gameplay is simple, you make sure somebody can come through the border by checking their passport and wallets. Sometimes it can be really easy, but later on, it can ramp up in difficulty, making it very difficult to not mess    It's an interesting experience.
    Papers, Please is a game where you work at a border patrol office accepting or declining people who are coming into Arstotzka. The gameplay is simple, you make sure somebody can come through the border by checking their passport and wallets. Sometimes it can be really easy, but later on, it can ramp up in difficulty, making it very difficult to not mess up. You also have to tend to your family, which can get really difficult if you're not careful. After a while, you start dealing with things like terrorist attacks, and the game's story can get really interesting and grim. It does get repetitive after a while, but with the multiple endings, there is a lot to come back to. It's a very well made game, and it's only 9.99 on Steam, so it's worth a buy.

    Papers, Please gets an 8/10.    … Expand
  88. Overvulture
    Nov 9, 2015
    9
    I'm not sure why I'd even bother to write a review for this one, because you already know if you want it. Either you're intrigued by the concept, curious just how they can manage to make such a boring idea into compelling action, or you're instantly repelled by the premise, and rightfully so. This is about as indie as indie games get, and also as brilliant as they get. It takes such aI'm not sure why I'd even bother to write a review for this one, because you already know if you want it. Either you're intrigued by the concept, curious just how they can manage to make such a boring idea into compelling action, or you're instantly repelled by the premise, and rightfully so. This is about as indie as indie games get, and also as brilliant as they get. It takes such a simple thing, and wraps it up in politics, real-world parallels, and perhaps even some genuine feels to make you feel more invested in the fate of a fictional immigration officer than you ever would about a generic grimacing action hero.

    But drama and intelligence aside, it's also surprisingly fun, with a very smooth difficulty curve that makes you feel your own skills improving just enough to meet the game's increasing demands. It even comes with some bonus high score modes that you could conceivably see yourself playing. It tells an interesting, branching story through simple means while also somehow managing to make boring real life work into entertainment I want more of. This is pretty much the epitome of why I love the indie game market despite all its warts.    … Expand
  89. GreenMachineG
    Jan 16, 2016
    8
    Papers, Please brings a lot to the table, and I enjoyed everything it brought! The idea of the game is fairly simple; identify discrepancies in people's passports and papers as they try to enter your country, but things get interesting when events occur that switch you from a complete robot mentality of finding the issues and denying people, to the moral conundrums of working for aPapers, Please brings a lot to the table, and I enjoyed everything it brought! The idea of the game is fairly simple; identify discrepancies in people's passports and papers as they try to enter your country, but things get interesting when events occur that switch you from a complete robot mentality of finding the issues and denying people, to the moral conundrums of working for a totalitarian government, and whether yourself, and family are worth putting on the line for the greater good. Great gameplay mechanics, with good difficulty progression. The game always explains exactly how to identify the next set of discrepancies, and gives you all the time in the world at the beginning of each day to make a game plan. Amazing replay-ability. With 20 different endings Papers, Please offers up the ultimate game of choice. Can they enter Arstotzka?

    8.5/10    … Expand
  90. danstew
    Feb 15, 2016
    9
    This is the kind of indie game that I really like... it's obviously low-budget, and the graphics, interface and sound are totally old school. Yet, it doesn't matter, as the game itself is pretty unique and interesting... maybe even addictive.

    Basically, it's an exercise in concentration. Each day, your job as a passport-controller becomes more difficult. At first, there are like 2-3    This is the kind of indie game that I really like... it's obviously low-budget, and the graphics, interface and sound are totally old school. Yet, it doesn't matter, as the game itself is pretty unique and interesting... maybe even addictive.

    Basically, it's an exercise in concentration. Each day, your job as a passport-controller becomes more difficult. At first, there are like 2-3 things to watch out for. Each day, a new thing to observe and look out for is added, and so you need to remember more and more things to watch out for. Some of them don't come up for quite some time, but once you get too careless, you miss those things and fail.

    Fortunately, you can mess up a few times each day without having to pay a fee from your measly pay. Then again, the more complaints you get, the worse it gets, as there also is some kind of inspector who will judge your efficiency every once in a while.

    I recommend to write down the issueing cities from each region on a piece of paper... otherwise, you might lose quite some time checking every time.

    I have played this for 5 hours so far, in two sessions, and I notice that it really can eat away at your ability to concentrate, so I think this is best played casually... do like half an hour at a time so you don't burn yourself out.

    I really like the theme, as it DOES make you think a bit about how unfair the system in that country is, and you have to make some harsh decisions. There even are a few puzzles in there in the story-mode.

    Kudos to the developer... this is a fun little game, and to me, the old school graphics don't matter at all, as the core of the game is very well thought out, and it's fun!    … Expand
  91. Atilla1456
    Oct 9, 2016
    10
    Great concept of a quite simple game. This game is only for those who are patient, as work IS involved if you want to play. There are several endings which I enjoy, but also a great story that unfolds itself within time. I really like the pixel art, which goes together with the atmosphere of the game. An amazing game to buy.
  92. CasualCoolseb
    May 21, 2016
    9
    Loads and loads of entertainment fun; that's how I would describe this game. The pixel art is amazing, the gameplay exceptional, and the community is awesome. In the end, I recomment this game to anyone!
  93. PlagaMedicum
    Jul 9, 2017
    10
    Замечательная игра. Её создатели очень постарались над разнообразием геймплея, атмосферой и проработанностью этого мира. Начинаешь верить, что это реально, что эти люди реальны. Советую попробовать, если еще не сделали этого.
    Слава Арстоцке!    Замечательная игра. Её создатели очень постарались над разнообразием геймплея, атмосферой и проработанностью этого мира. Начинаешь верить, что это реально, что эти люди реальны. Советую попробовать, если еще не сделали этого.
    Слава Арстоцке!
  94. nyeven
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    A brilliant game long in the making. Lucas Pope is a genius!

    Throughout several Ludum Dares, a video game making competition, Lucas made pieces of Papers, Please. Finally in 2013 he has released one of the most brilliant indie games to this date.

    What are you waiting for?! Go play this game!
  95. jfarq
    Mar 14, 2018
    9
    There is a remarkable work that uses video language to explain, analyze or criticize what a socialist system implies. In Papers, Please you are an immigration agent of a fictitious Soviet republic.

    The system is capable of reducing complex phenomena to the essence through their mechanics. As moral dilemmas as you progress in the game, force you to perform repetitive tasks and not    There is a remarkable work that uses video language to explain, analyze or criticize what a socialist system implies. In Papers, Please you are an immigration agent of a fictitious Soviet republic.

    The system is capable of reducing complex phenomena to the essence through their mechanics. As moral dilemmas as you progress in the game, force you to perform repetitive tasks and not especially fun, with the goal of taking you to a state of alienation. At the end of each day, the player earns money based on the number of people who have been processed, Budget allocated to rent, food, heat, and other needs in low class housing for him and his family. An approximation to the current regime and the dehumanization of Venezuelan reality.    … Expand
  96. Hassaleh
    Oct 14, 2016
    10
    In my view, Papers, Please achieves everything a video game can hope to accomplish. The way in which controls, visuals and story-telling work together to give you the impression of life under an inescapable, oppressive regime is marvelous. Even though your character essentially never moves from his spot, through his job as a border control official you get to experience the practicalIn my view, Papers, Please achieves everything a video game can hope to accomplish. The way in which controls, visuals and story-telling work together to give you the impression of life under an inescapable, oppressive regime is marvelous. Even though your character essentially never moves from his spot, through his job as a border control official you get to experience the practical impact of abstract bureaucratic policies. What does it actually mean to deny a family member access to their loved ones, to possibly send someone back to their death just because your rule book says you must do so?
    This game gives you tough choices and makes you think about how governments treat their citizens and people from other countries in a world of nation states. It makes you question the way we perceive of people that seem strange to us but who are also just trying to get by and live some kind of a decent life. It is this social and political significance for which I especially applaud the developers and I hope they will continue to make such great games.    … Expand
  97. SolidCenturio
    Jan 27, 2017
    9
    It's not as flashy as some 3D games, but it's beautiful. It isn't as loud as other games, but it's sensational. It's not as verbose as other story-focused games, yet it's very emotional, and managed to tell a story through your actions. Who knew that taking on the role of an immigration inspector could be so nerve-wracking, yet so rewarding at the same time. You just spend your time behindIt's not as flashy as some 3D games, but it's beautiful. It isn't as loud as other games, but it's sensational. It's not as verbose as other story-focused games, yet it's very emotional, and managed to tell a story through your actions. Who knew that taking on the role of an immigration inspector could be so nerve-wracking, yet so rewarding at the same time. You just spend your time behind the desk; you approve or deny visas, and wish that at the end of the day, you've got enough money to feed your family some bread.

    With your role as an inspector, you get to choose the fate of the immigrants and the country. People desperately want to get inside, and they'll do absolutely anything for an approval. Sometimes, more extreme solutions come into the minds of people, and they'll just climb over the border to be shot by guards. If you fail your duties, the country temporarily goes into a state of disarray, and employs tighter security measures which makes your job harder. A harder job means more papers. More papers means more time observing discrepancies. More time observing discrepancies means that the immigration line moves slower - and a slow line doesn't pay the bills. Don't be surprised if, by the end of the day, your family died of hunger just because you didn't work harder for the country.

    It's very interesting to see how something so minimal, could be so powerful. The player works a mere desk job, yet becomes judge and protector of this fictional country. You connect entrants with their loved ones; you give immigrants better lives; you give people a new start - all with a single stamp. It's storytelling at one of its finest moments, and Papers, Please showed what the medium is truly capable of.

    And there you have it.    … Expand
  98. Snowertx64
    Dec 27, 2017
    8
    Papers Please: a game is indie Created by lucas a priest, A Developer who devotes himself to exploit more than at all the potential of an age, in this case the cold war

    in the jugable papers please it is the past finished one it is almost perfect, it is super fluid and the past one is addictive any more not to be able Now the history, it is true that although its point is to count    Papers Please: a game is indie Created by lucas a priest, A Developer who devotes himself to exploit more than at all the potential of an age, in this case the cold war

    in the jugable papers please it is the past finished one it is almost perfect, it is super fluid and the past one is addictive any more not to be able

    Now the history, it is true that although its point is to count the reality of an age and is his right to a certain extent it does not stop looking like an easy self-criticism, I say easily to say that this is almost popular culture

    Musically it is really good until you realize that there is the same song one and other one and again non-stop

    The art in papers please boasts and respects although like handyman in the self-criticism it is more or less bad in this point seems quite elaborated to me the style does not have whenever to be the same not always has to be a gray but to be gray it is his right

    Conclusions Finales:this is a good game is with its mistakes but if it had to give him to happen or not, I would let it through

    Jugabilidad:9.75/10

    Historia:7:5/10

    Music: 6/10

    Arte:8.25/10

    Note Final:8/10    … Expand
  99. aditya1101
    Oct 5, 2017
    8
    Really awesome game with some pretty cool commentary that's very relevant right now. It does a great job of keeping the gameplay mechanics fairly simple so that you can really focus on all of the unnerving things that are happening around you.
  100. RagingPoet
    Jan 6, 2018
    8
    Papers, Please is very unusual game, definitely worth playing. Gameplay may look boring but it is surprisingly engaging. Choices are mostly made via gameplay and they are very impactful.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 1 out of 40
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  1. Gamer.nl
    Jan 2, 2014
    85
    Papers, Please gives you a simple task that doesn't ask a lot of you. The game outgrows its mechanics though, by appealing to your moral compass and emotions. This indie game will get under your skin, will have you feeling uncomfortable and have you think about yourself, as a person.
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  2. GameFront
    Oct 14, 2013
    90
    An incredibly impressive little game, from its understated old-school art style to its ability to make you feel uncomfortable with how much you enjoy catching criminals trying to trick their way into your country.
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  3. Pelit (Finland)
    Oct 5, 2013
    89
    Papers, Please is not only original but fun, too. More papers, please! [Sept 2013]
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