Papers, Please
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Papers, Please

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 ... See more

Released:2013-08-08
Genre:
Point-and-click, Puzzle, Simulator, Indie
Platforms:
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Developer:Lucas Pope
Publisher:
3909

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Papers, Please is unexpectedly addictive that working at passport control is now cool.

Aug 18, 2014 Read Full Review

Papers, Please is not a game for everyone. It’s not even a game we can guarantee you’ll have fun playing, in the traditional sense. Just like not every worthwhile film is fun to watch, Papers, Please isn’t always going to put a smile on your face. But the array of emotions the game succeeds in making you feel is well worth the experience. From questions of personal priorities to how quickly you’re...

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Aug 31, 2013 Read Full Review

Papers Please is a fantastic idea, beautifully executed. On the surface, stamping passports is the dullest job in the world. Wrapped up in Cold War chic though, it’s more than that from the start, with enough personality soon emerging from the greyness to keep it interesting even after foiling the hundredth attempt to sneak something nasty across the border. It’s not necessarily "fun," especially ...

Aug 12, 2013 Read Full Review

Papers, Please is a unique game, and despite its simple premise, it isn't easy. It has a dark and gritty world and succeeds in telling a compelling story without even using any voices. It's simply a game that you must experience.

Papers, Please is a fun indie political simulation game released in 2013 by Lucas Pope. The player takes on the role of a Border Checkpoint Inspector for Arstotzka trying to solve the complex and puzzling mess of immigration papers. It mixes unique puzzle mechanics with subtle story telling.

Sep 19, 2023 Read Full Review