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Papers, Please
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Papers, Please

85
1,777 reviews
Metacritic

Aug 8, 2013

About

This game is a simulation puzzle where players assume the role of an immigration inspector at a border checkpoint. The core gameplay involves reviewing travel documents, identifying inconsistencies, and enforcing ever-changing government regulations under time pressure. Set in the dystopian fictional nation of Arstotzka, the story follows the inspector’s daily routine and escalating moral dilemmas as they navigate bureaucracy, corruption, and political unrest.

Review Scores

87
Metacritic
Users · 1,777 reviews

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Users (Metacritic)85
Critics85

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