Paranoia: Happiness is Mandatory

 PC
User Score
5.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 22
  3. Negative: 9 out of 22

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  1. MrSerious
    Dec 8, 2019
    10
    This game is based on the pen and paper RPG of the same name. As someone who read the books and ran the tabletop game for my friends, I love it. It does what it set out to do, and it does it well. As for the uninitiated, just remember that this is a silly game--it's not meant to be taken seriously.
  2. vianna77
    Mar 28, 2020
    2
    It's broken. It's not possible to reach the end of the game because there is a mission where you can't progress.
    I tried to get in contact with the support, send screenshots, send saved files... When I asked for a solution they said "to check updates patch to see when the issue is solved".
    So, no ticket number, no nothing... Just a "keep checking for updates". That was 4 months ago...    It's broken. It's not possible to reach the end of the game because there is a mission where you can't progress.
    I tried to get in contact with the support, send screenshots, send saved files... When I asked for a solution they said "to check updates patch to see when the issue is solved".
    So, no ticket number, no nothing... Just a "keep checking for updates".
    That was 4 months ago... so, the game is unplayable. Have fun with that!    … Expand

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Metascore
47

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 15
  3. Negative: 8 out of 15
  1. GameGrin
    Aug 3, 2020
    50
    Happiness is mandatory, the Computer is your friend, and this game is mediocre at best.
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  2. GameCritics
    Mar 9, 2020
    35
    All of these issues in design and execution are really a shame, since they mean that Paranoia: Happiness is Mandatory is not enjoyable for any amount of time. The dialogue is clever and witty, and I enjoyed seeing Alpha Complex come to life in videogame form, but aesthetics can only carry something so far. While I can’t recommend this iteration. there’s always the pen-and-paper version for those who need a fix.
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  3. RPGamer
    Feb 26, 2020
    50
    Paranoia offers a unique premise with a ton of potential and under which many interesting scenarios can unfold. The balance between oppressiveness and humor is executed well, giving a very unique feel to this particular dystopian setting. Unfortunately, the developers are unsuccessful in using these to flesh out the world and narrative or to create characters that feel alive. While there are some cool ideas like termination booths, treason level, and cloning, they are executed a bit too close to the letter of the source material and don’t translate to a fun experience in a CRPG. The game is an interesting experience purely for its world and general atmosphere, but ultimately it fails to come together due to the lack of depth in its mechanics, character development, and world lore.
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