Prison Architect

 Xbox One
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
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  1. Gamers' Temple
    Aug 24, 2016
    50
    Prison Architect is a time-consuming game, and the time spent with it feels more like work than it does play.
  2. Impulsegamer
    Aug 1, 2016
    50
    Prison Architect is a surprisingly addictive game at times with minimal longevity.

Awards & Rankings

92
#92 Best Xbox One Game of 2016

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User Score
6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 4 out of 13
  1. Micsupermario
    Jul 9, 2016
    10
    Amazing game. Got it for 30 dollars, UI is amazing and easy to learn. This game is a must have for any managment fans. Not to mention theAmazing game. Got it for 30 dollars, UI is amazing and easy to learn. This game is a must have for any managment fans. Not to mention the gangs, wardens, other prisons, and campaign that make this game awesome.… Full Review »
  2. Troublewalking
    Aug 17, 2016
    8
    Solid management/design sim. Watch "Sips" play this on youtube, to see how interest in the prisoners can make this a prison soap opera.Solid management/design sim. Watch "Sips" play this on youtube, to see how interest in the prisoners can make this a prison soap opera. There's also an escape mode that you can unlock. Similar to Escapist and essentially makes this, 2 games for the price of one. In this mode you earn rep points, can spend them to recruit, upgrade your gang, burn down, force you way out or use other means to escape the prison you built. If you like to try different designs there is a ton of replay value here.… Full Review »
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