Trevor Gould
Pure NintendoReview: Prison City (Nintendo Switch)
Published 3/10/2026
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Score
85
+7 vs critic avg
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 8/28/2023
Prison City
As former cop Hal Bruzer, accept the Chief’s plea to raid Prison City’s security zones and end the Techno-Terrorists’ reign. Inspired by NES action titles, Prison City is a sidescrolling dystopian experience exploding with tight mechanics, intricate level design, and a satisfying narrative.
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- Retroware, Programancer
- Publisher
- Retroware
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Critic avg
78
6 scored reviews
Total coverage
6
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Score range
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The critic average is 78 across 6 scored reviews, with a 15-point spread. Critics mostly agree, but there is some useful variation in the individual reviews.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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Oliver Shellding
WayTooManyGamesReview - Prison City (Switch)
Published 2/28/2026
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Score
80
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalKrist Duro
Duuro MagazinePrison City Review
Published 1/10/2024
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Score
75
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalZachary Miller
Nintendo World ReportPrison City (Switch eShop) Review
Published 12/9/2023
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80
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalFingal Belmont
Niche GamerPrison City Review - Niche Gamer
Published 11/24/2023
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Score
70
-8 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightPrison City
Published 11/16/2023
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Score
79
+1 vs critic avg
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