40 people found this review helpful
13 people found this review funny
Recommended
0.0 hrs last two weeks / 17.5 hrs on record (16.7 hrs at review time)
Posted: Sep 17, 2016 @ 9:08pm
Updated: Dec 8, 2021 @ 4:05pm

Glory to Arstotzka! The greatest country!

---

That was my original review more than 5 years ago, but today I'd like to further elaborate on this title.

Papers, Please is one of the best games I've ever played that touches the dystopian topics. Simple at its core, shows the struggle of playing as a border control officer with constant fear of being able to protect his family in regards to the ongoing events.

The game is a real masterpiece. With non-linear stories, interesting characters, awesome setting and constant pressure, you can immerse yourself in a world where you're nothing but a pawn in a huge system you don't have a say in.

I don't know what else to write it, other than a statement that this is a mandatory position for everybody even remotely interested in dystopian games, and a great title even for those that are not. I had so much fun with it that it's hard to believe the whole game was created mostly by a single person.

As I wrote back in 2016 - Glory to Arstotzka! The greatest country!
Was this review helpful? Yes No Funny Award
4 Comments
donacdum Sep 30, 2016 @ 2:10pm 
Same as you robilar
Jxt09 Sep 18, 2016 @ 8:39am 
Those who thumbs down this review will be punished! :denied::glory:
Madu Sep 18, 2016 @ 2:59am 
GREATEST COUNTRY
robilar5500 Sep 17, 2016 @ 9:16pm 
I tend to agree with this message.