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❤ Crafting Compelling Contraband

Players physically perform specific motions and interactions to craft a variety of illicit items, such as rolling cigarettes, mixing alcohol, baking cookies, and even writing erotic letters. Reviewers describe this hands-on crafting system as engaging and addictive, constantly requiring players to manage resources and produce new goods to meet the demands of other inmates and corrupt guards.

❤ Stealthy Evasion of the Patrolling Guards

Woven into the core crafting loop is an element of stealth, as players must frequently hide their illegal goods and crafting materials when guards approach their cell. Reviewers praise this mechanic for creating a tangible sense of tension and urgency, as players race to conceal their operations before being caught.

❤ Customizable Cell and Progression System

As players progress through the game's multiple prisons, they unlock new craftable items, furniture, and other upgrades to outfit their cell. Reviewers highlight how this progression system, combined with the ability to freely arrange the layout and decor of the player's space, fosters a strong sense of investment and ownership over the in-game environment.

❤ Immersive Prison Simulation

Reviewers frequently praise the game's use of full room-scale VR, which allows players to freely move around their virtual cell and physically interact with the environment. This, combined with the title's charming art style and sound design, helps create a convincing sense of presence and "being locked up" in the prison setting.

❤ Varied Replayability

While some reviewers note occasional repetition in the core crafting loop, the game offers multiple campaign prisons, a boss mode, and an arcade mode, all of which provide different challenges and approaches to keep the experience fresh. Reviewers emphasize how this variety, along with the game's engaging core mechanics, contribute to its strong replayability.