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Prisoner of War PC
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64 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 12
  3. Negative: 4 out of 12
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  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. GameZone
    75
    Manipulating the camera indoors seemed impossible which really hampered gameplay as some missions require you to search for items.
  5. IGN
    74
    Drawn out, trial and error driven missions, sloppy control, twitchy camerawork, and somewhat lax artistic polish prevent Prisoner of War from ever becoming what it aspired to be. The scope was grand, but the final draft, a bit unpolished.
  6. GameSpot
    70
    Has some decidedly interesting qualities, and even though it's a relatively short game, it's still worth a look.
  7. Gaming Age
    67
    The game isn’t about guns, action, blood and mayhem. It’s a game dealing with stealth in its purest form.
  8. 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.
  9. 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    With outdated graphics that showcase choppy animations and low-resolution textures, and below average audio, plagued by horrible voice acting, the game’s presentation fails.
  10. PC Gameworld
    42
    The game feels cheap and unfinished, from the very first load screen to the very end.
  11. netjak
    33
    Sneaking around the camp is a joke. Toni Kukoc has more defensive skill than all these Germans put together...if it weren't for "Tsunami 2265" putting forth such a solidly bad performance, this would be my pick for Worst Game of the Year.
  12. 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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User Score
7.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. ShawnH.
    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 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.… Full Review »
  2. MafiaGuy
    10
    After I completed all 5 chapters, I thought: Prisoner of War is the perfect stealth game.
  3. RafalP.
    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 average to great standard. All in all a good ww2 game.… Full Review »
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