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Prison City

Prison City is a side-scrolling action shooter set in a dystopian Detroit transformed into a mega-prison. Players control retired cop Hal Bruzer as he battles Techno-Terrorists using chakrams and grenades across multiple zones. The game features boss battles, collectible upgrades, customizable difficulty settings, and a Boss Rush mode. A retro-style soundtrack accompanies the gameplay, reinforcing the game's intense, futuristic atmosphere.

Action Adventure Pixel Graphics Platformer
Prison City
Release Date:
Platform:
Windows (10, 11)
Developer:
Retroware, Programancer
Publisher:
Retroware
About this game

Prison City Overview

Prison City is an action-packed side-scrolling shooter where players use chakrams and grenades to battle through various levels, defeat bosses, and uncover hidden upgrades. The game features customizable gameplay and difficulty, a “Boss Rush” mode for players to compete for the best time, and an excellent retro soundtrack by Raddland Studios.

80s and 90s ACTION MOVIE & GAME REFERENCES

Prison City is packed with nods and homages to classic action movies and games from the 80s and 90s, including iconic one-liners, memorable characters, and familiar gameplay mechanics. Fans of the action genre will feel right at home.

FIGHT YOUR WAY ACROSS AN ENTIRE CITY

Players will fight their way across an entire city, grappling through 8 level zones, like a Freeway, a Factory, and a Nature Preserve. Each zone presents its own unique challenges, from environmental hazards to powerful bosses that will put your skills to the test.

FIGHT FOR THE FUTURE… IN THE FAR OFF YEAR OF 1997

The crime-ridden and crumbling city of Detroit was evacuated in 1995 and became an impenetrable mega-prison. In the present-day (of 1997) an evil group has infiltrated and seized control. Former cop Hal Bruzer is called back from retirement by his mentor, “The Chief,” to take down the “Techno-Terrorists” and their appointed Wardens… to hopefully, bring the ‘spirit’ of Detroit back!!
…best part of the game?? You can TALK TO A DOLPHIN

Can Your PC Run It?

System Requirements

Minimum:
  • System: Windows 10 64-Bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4300 or equivalent
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Integrated GPU
  • DirectX: DirectX 11
  • Storage: 300 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Easy Install and Play

Instructions

  1. Click the download button. You can also select a previous version if available.
  2. You’ll be redirected to Vidgazoo. Wait 5 seconds, then directly click the button or copy the link.
    • Make sure you have a supported download client installed (it’s free here) before downloading.
  3. Once the download process reaches 100%, locate the downloaded files.
    • Get ready for installation and make sure you have enough disk space for the game.
  4. To Install DRM-free Prison City:
    • Run or double-click setup_prison_city_********.exe to launch the installer.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
    • If a DLC folder is included, run any .exe files inside it as well.
  5. Once the installation is complete, launch the game and start playing.

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