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Papers, Please
PC
3909
Release Date:
Also On: iPhone/iPad
Metascore
85
Based on
40 Critics
User Score
8.5
Based on
977 Ratings
Summary Back to top
The communist state of Arstotzka has just ended a 6-year war with neighboring Kolechia and reclaimed its rightful half of the border town, Grestin. Your job as immigration inspector is to control the flow of people entering the Arstotzkan side of Grestin from Kolechia. Among the throngs of immigrants and visitors looking for work are hidden smugglers, spies, and terrorists. Using only the documents provided by travelers and the Ministry of Admission's primitive inspect, search, andThe communist state of Arstotzka has just ended a 6-year war with neighboring Kolechia and reclaimed its rightful half of the border town, Grestin. Your job as immigration inspector is to control the flow of people entering the Arstotzkan side of Grestin from Kolechia. Among the throngs of immigrants and visitors looking for work are hidden smugglers, spies, and terrorists. Using only the documents provided by travelers 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.… Expand
Developer: Lucas Pope
Genre(s): General
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Critic Reviews Back to top
Positive:
39
Mixed:
1
Negative:
0
100
Gameblog.fr
Aug 12, 2013
A true game, with a base gameplay that gets more and more complex as we play, with subtle touches and ruleset changes. But it's so much more as well : a deep dive in a terrifying dystopia, brilliantly crafted, that will put your life into perspective and awaken your political consciousness with both violence and humor.
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90
Thunderbolt
Aug 14, 2013
Evil is performed by men in suits, golden pens in their chest pockets, and stamps in their hands. With a single move with their wrists, they sign death warrants, never seeing the consequences of their actions, maybe not even caring about them.
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90
Gamer.no
Aug 31, 2013
Papers, Please manages to make the apparently boring profession of border guard incredibly engaging and thrilling. Music, graphics and writing all contribute to an oppressive atmosphere that pulls the player in and holds them captured.
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85
Lazygamer
Sep 9, 2013
Well-paced, straight-forward game play combines with vivid storytelling to make into a fantastic game. More than a tale of bureaucratic spot the difference, Papers, Please is a game of intrigue and excitement balanced by fear for your family.
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80
GameOver.gr
Oct 3, 2013
It's a tribute to the Cold War. An addictive game that's full of sarcasm and social commentary. A game that you should definitely try.
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80
Adventure Gamers
Sep 18, 2013
Papers, Please is anything but a standard adventure, but beneath the seemingly unappealing premise of bureaucratic drudgery and human misery lies a fascinating game of choices, surprises, and intrigue.
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60
LEVEL (Czech Republic)
Sep 9, 2013
A novel, stylish game taking advantage of its minimal design more than you would believe, and it succeeds in arousing your emotions, which is the thing other game titles could dream of. [Issue#233]
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User Reviews Back to top
Positive:
183
Mixed:
14
Negative:
16
10
PixelatedSloth
Sep 18, 2013
Papers, Please is a unique game that require your full attention.
In this game you are chosen from a lottery to work at a border in ArtstozkaPapers, Please is a unique game that require your full attention.
In this game you are chosen from a lottery to work at a border in Artstozka to keep your family healthy and well fed.… Expand
10
ComicBookGuy
Sep 13, 2013
All the fun of a soviet-era bureaucrat!

I do miss the beta [Image perfectly depicting the text below] messages, but sadly that went andAll the fun of a soviet-era bureaucrat!

I do miss the beta [Image perfectly depicting the text below] messages, but sadly that went and what we got was a novel, and very fantastic game.… Expand
10
Boelens
Aug 8, 2013
This is an AMAZING game. I didn't expect to like it as much as I did, I thought it'd get boring after a while, turns out, it doesn't. So manyThis is an AMAZING game. I didn't expect to like it as much as I did, I thought it'd get boring after a while, turns out, it doesn't. So many things are added that keep it fun and exciting, and some of the smaller things are great too. This game really brings me to think about morals, when do you break the guidelines? What do you risk, letting someone with a weapon through, and being able to feed your family from a bribe, or do you be a good guy by the book and detain him? This is an amazing game, and I hope everyone else enjoys it as much as I do.… Expand
9
Mittsies
Jan 14, 2014
Paper's Please is a refreshing experience, unlike anything I've tried before. Although the game play gets tedious quickly, it's an uniquePaper's Please is a refreshing experience, unlike anything I've tried before. Although the game play gets tedious quickly, it's an unique concept, it throws out a lot of interesting mind-games at you and it's done incredibly well. Definitely one of the best games of 2013, I really hope to see more from these developers.… Expand
8
TheBlueConsole
Oct 17, 2013
I didn't expect much from a game with the concept of marking passports. But this offers unique story, CHARACTERS (Yes, a passport game withI didn't expect much from a game with the concept of marking passports. But this offers unique story, CHARACTERS (Yes, a passport game with CHARACTERS. Amazing!), and gives you choices that affect the game.

Whats not to love? Characters bribing you and illegal yet emotionally effecting or those who pay you higher than your actual paycheck will bring challenge into the game. It may be called "retro", but its old-school and something you can always go back to. Even though it does get repetitive, boredom is at a respected minimum thanks to the story. A strong, good story, which blew me away. The realism doesn't get ridiculous and just gets challenging and more and more lovable. Entry or deny; you feel like making a huge decision with just stamping one passport late into the game, with a great ending(s), depending on what YOU chose to do. It gives you so much choice and power. For the cheap price and upcoming fun for new players, go and buy it. You won't regret.… Expand
8
Olafsson
Sep 15, 2013
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 aIt 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.… Expand
0
MigRib
Apr 16, 2014
Could someone (please) remind the hipsters that the 80s are long gone? This is not a Spectrum 48k game, it shouldn't look like one. This kindCould someone (please) remind the hipsters that the 80s are long gone? This is not a Spectrum 48k game, it shouldn't look like one. This kind of thing keeps on showing up with wonderful reviews, written by people who use admire so much "the classics" even though they (probably) weren't even born when the bloody classics were new... It's just rubbish, treat it as such.… Expand
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