World War II: Prisoner of War

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  • Summary: Prisoner of War captures the intrigue, danger and heroism of Allied escape attempts from prisoner of war camps during World War II, including Colditz - the Germans highest security "escape-proof" camp. Gameplay delivers a tense 3rd person stealth adventure game where bravery, stealth andPrisoner of War captures the intrigue, danger and heroism of Allied escape attempts from prisoner of war camps during World War II, including Colditz - the Germans highest security "escape-proof" camp. Gameplay delivers a tense 3rd person stealth adventure game where bravery, stealth and cunning will win the day. [Codemasters]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 12
  3. Negative: 4 out of 12
  1. ActionTrip
    80
    A very good 3rd person sneaker filled with action, suspense, and with enough missions to hold you attention for several days.
  2. PC Gamer
    80
    Would have benefited from a little more graphical polish, but the weather and lighting effects do create a strong atmosphere. [Dec 2002, p.122]
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  3. GameSpy
    77
    Control of the camera can be problematic at times, ranging from a minor distraction in some situations to a major problem in others.
  4. Gaming Age
    67
    The game isn’t about guns, action, blood and mayhem. It’s a game dealing with stealth in its purest form.
  5. Four Fat Chicks
    50
    As mentioned earlier, the first couple of hours are novel and motivating, but the next twenty, through four major missions, are much less involving.
  6. Gamer's Pulse
    48
    With outdated graphics that showcase choppy animations and low-resolution textures, and below average audio, plagued by horrible voice acting, the game’s presentation fails.
  7. Computer Gaming World
    30
    No, you never, ever get a weapon. All you do is creep around avoiding conflict. This is supposed to be suspenseful. It's not. It's tedious. [Jan 2003, p.102]
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  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. i_novoselskiy
    May 7, 2020
    10
    Best stealth game ever ! I wanna remastered of this beautiful product! Please, same game, new textures!
  2. Bamagiotis
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    The best game of it's kind. I love it as much i loved the great escape and pilot down. The difference is that this game is totally stealth andThe best game of it's kind. I love it as much i loved the great escape and pilot down. The difference is that this game is totally stealth and the is no weapon whatsoever to fight the Germans. All you do is sneaking and hiding, which makes it unique. There is a lot of dialogue but it's alright. Very good sound in general and i love the weather changes while playing. It's the first game that introduced live weather changes if im not mistaken! I played it on pc and ps2 as well.… Expand
  4. MafiaGuy
    Nov 30, 2003
    10
    After I completed all 5 chapters, I thought: Prisoner of War is the perfect stealth game.
  5. Lupanul
    Sep 21, 2017
    10
    This is the best stealth games i have ever played in my life. It has a great storyline and gameplay. I hope in the future will appear "This is the best stealth games i have ever played in my life. It has a great storyline and gameplay. I hope in the future will appear " Prisoner of War 2 " .… Expand
  6. DarkSoulAxel
    Jul 17, 2021
    8
    I played this on PS2, so it ran a bit worse but still, this game was a lot of fun. The stealth mechanics are pretty good for its time and theI played this on PS2, so it ran a bit worse but still, this game was a lot of fun. The stealth mechanics are pretty good for its time and the game really makes you go strategically. It has some annoyances to it due to being a bit outdated, but for the most part, its a great time. I give it a 8.0, since its not amazing but still a pretty good game. If you want to play an oldschool stealth game, this is a musttry in my Opinion.… Expand
  7. RafalP.
    Oct 25, 2002
    7
    Great sound, great idea and a great game. Mouse sensetitvity can be annoying, and enemy A.I is generally very good. The graphics meet the Great sound, great idea and a great game. Mouse sensetitvity can be annoying, and enemy A.I is generally very good. The graphics meet the average to great standard. All in all a good ww2 game.… Expand
  8. ShawnH.
    Oct 18, 2005
    5
    I've only made it to the 2nd chapter, but I am already bored. Getting through each level involves little more than learning the proper I've only made it to the 2nd chapter, but I am already bored. Getting through each level involves little more than learning the proper path to take in the camp, and then learning how to avoid being spotted by guards. That's pretty much it. Graphics are good and the voice acting is decent. Just a little too tedious for my tastes.… Expand

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