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The game was first made available on September 25, 2012 as an [[Video game alpha release|Alpha]] version.<ref name="RPSLaunch">{{cite web |url=http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2012/09/26/introversion-unveil-prison-architects-alpha-launch/ |title=Introversion Unveil Prison Architect’s Alpha Launch |first=Jim |last=Rossignol |date=September 26, 2012 |publisher=[[Rock, Paper, Shotgun]] |accessdate=July 31, 2013}}</ref> The game was then [[Crowdfunding in video games|crowdfunded]] with pre-orders, making over [[US$]] 270,000 in two weeks with close to 8,000 sales.<ref name="GamesutraCrowdfund">{{cite web |url=http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/179127/Who_Needs_Kickstarter_Prison_Architect_devs_want_total_control.php |title=Who Needs Kickstarter? Prison Architect devs want total control |first=Mike |last=Rose |date=October 10, 2012 |publisher=[[Gamasutra]] |accessdate=July 31, 2013}}</ref> Developer's co-founder Mark Morris explains that independent crowd-funding has allowed them to have no time limit on the Alpha version, as well as no fees associated with crowd-funding platforms.<ref name="GamesutraCrowdfund"/> As of February 2013, the developers have raised over $1M.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/186395/ |title=Kickstarter not required: Prison Architect crowdfunds $1M |first=Mike |last=Rose |date=February 11, 2013 |publisher=[[Gamasutra]] |accessdate=July 31, 2013}}</ref> Since then the game has received 14 updates, with the latest on November 29, 2013.<ref>[http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2013/11/29/prison-architect-alpha-15-locked-up-by-the-mod-squad |
The game was first made available on September 25, 2012 as an [[Video game alpha release|Alpha]] version.<ref name="RPSLaunch">{{cite web |url=http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2012/09/26/introversion-unveil-prison-architects-alpha-launch/ |title=Introversion Unveil Prison Architect’s Alpha Launch |first=Jim |last=Rossignol |date=September 26, 2012 |publisher=[[Rock, Paper, Shotgun]] |accessdate=July 31, 2013}}</ref> The game was then [[Crowdfunding in video games|crowdfunded]] with pre-orders, making over [[US$]] 270,000 in two weeks with close to 8,000 sales.<ref name="GamesutraCrowdfund">{{cite web |url=http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/179127/Who_Needs_Kickstarter_Prison_Architect_devs_want_total_control.php |title=Who Needs Kickstarter? Prison Architect devs want total control |first=Mike |last=Rose |date=October 10, 2012 |publisher=[[Gamasutra]] |accessdate=July 31, 2013}}</ref> Developer's co-founder Mark Morris explains that independent crowd-funding has allowed them to have no time limit on the Alpha version, as well as no fees associated with crowd-funding platforms.<ref name="GamesutraCrowdfund"/> As of February 2013, the developers have raised over $1M.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/186395/ |title=Kickstarter not required: Prison Architect crowdfunds $1M |first=Mike |last=Rose |date=February 11, 2013 |publisher=[[Gamasutra]] |accessdate=July 31, 2013}}</ref> Since then the game has received 14 major updates, with the latest on November 29, 2013.<ref>{[cite web|url=http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2013/11/29/prison-architect-alpha-15-locked-up-by-the-mod-squad|title=''Prison Architect'' Alpha 15 Locked Up By The Mod Squad|date=November 29, 2013|accessdate=December 3, 2013}}</ref> |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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Revision as of 06:06, 3 December 2013
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| Developer(s) | Introversion Software |
| Producer(s) | Mark Morris |
| Designer(s) | Chris Delay |
| Platform(s) | Windows, Mac OS X, Linux |
| Genre(s) | Construction and management simulation |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Prison Architect is a construction and management simulation game by the British game developer Introversion Software.[1] It was made available as a crowdfunded paid alpha pre-order on September 25, 2012 with updates scheduled every three to four weeks.[2] With over 250,000 copies sold, Prison Architect made over $8 million in pre-order sales for the alpha version.[3] Prison Architect was an entrant in the 2012 Independent Games Festival.[4]
The game is available on Steam, although it is still in alpha. Updates are released monthly.
Gameplay
The game is a top-down construction and management simulation where the player takes control of building and running a prison. The player is responsible for managing various aspects of their prison including building cells and facilities, planning and connecting utilities, hiring and assigning staff, including a warden, guards, workers, and more. The player needs to recruit staff to unlock more aspects of the game. The player is also responsible for the finance, and keeping their inmates content. The player's role is of both architect and governor with sandbox micromanagement themes such as choosing where to put lights, drains and how they connect together.[5] The game takes inspiration from Theme Hospital, Dungeon Keeper and Dwarf Fortress.[6]
Development
The game was first made available on September 25, 2012 as an Alpha version.[2] The game was then crowdfunded with pre-orders, making over US$ 270,000 in two weeks with close to 8,000 sales.[7] Developer's co-founder Mark Morris explains that independent crowd-funding has allowed them to have no time limit on the Alpha version, as well as no fees associated with crowd-funding platforms.[7] As of February 2013, the developers have raised over $1M.[8] Since then the game has received 14 major updates, with the latest on November 29, 2013.[9]
See also
References
- ^ Geere, Duncan (November 30, 2011). "Prison Architect lets you build the jailhouse of your dreams". Wired News.
- ^ a b Rossignol, Jim (September 26, 2012). "Introversion Unveil Prison Architect's Alpha Launch". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved July 31, 2013.
- ^ Matulef, Jeffrey (November 6, 2013). "Prison Architect rakes in nearly $8 million". Eurogamer. Gamer Network. Retrieved November 6, 2013.
- ^ "IGF 2012 Main Competition Entrant: Prison Architect". The 14th Annual Independent Games Festival. Retrieved November 22, 2013.
- ^ Francis, Tom (July 31, 2012). "Prison Architect preview". PC Gamer.
- ^ "Official Prison Architect Page". Introversion Software. Retrieved July 30, 2013.
- ^ a b Rose, Mike (October 10, 2012). "Who Needs Kickstarter? Prison Architect devs want total control". Gamasutra. Retrieved July 31, 2013.
- ^ Rose, Mike (February 11, 2013). "Kickstarter not required: Prison Architect crowdfunds $1M". Gamasutra. Retrieved July 31, 2013.
- ^ {[cite web|url=http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2013/11/29/prison-architect-alpha-15-locked-up-by-the-mod-squad%7Ctitle=Prison Architect Alpha 15 Locked Up By The Mod Squad|date=November 29, 2013|accessdate=December 3, 2013}}