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What is Papers, Please?
Papers, Please was published by 3909 and developed by Lucas Pope. It was released on August 7, 2013. The game is classified as Indie, Adventure, Puzzle, and Simulation. Players can enjoy Papers, Please as a single-player experience.
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. You take on the role of an immigration inspector tasked with controlling the flow of people entering the Arstotzkan side of Grestin from Kolechia. Among those seeking entry are smugglers, spies, and terrorists. You must use the documents provided by travelers and the Ministry of Admission's primitive inspect, search, and fingerprint systems to decide who can enter Arstotzka and who will be turned away or arrested.
The main story in Papers, Please takes approximately 5 hours to complete. If you include additional content, the playtime increases to 8 hours. A completionist playthrough, aiming to achieve all in-game objectives, can take around 16 hours.
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Papers, Please was published by 3909 and developed by Lucas Pope. It was released on August 7, 2013. The game is classified as Indie, Adventure, Puzzle, and Simulation. Players can enjoy Papers, Please as a single-player experience.
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. You take on the role of an immigration inspector tasked with controlling the flow of people entering the Arstotzkan side of Grestin from Kolechia. Among those seeking entry are smugglers, spies, and terrorists. You must use the documents provided by travelers and the Ministry of Admission's primitive inspect, search, and fingerprint systems to decide who can enter Arstotzka and who will be turned away or arrested.
The main story in Papers, Please takes approximately 5 hours to complete. If you include additional content, the playtime increases to 8 hours. A completionist playthrough, aiming to achieve all in-game objectives, can take around 16 hours.
Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled.
For immediate placement, report to the The Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling. Glory to Arstotzka.
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 flow of people entering the Arstotzkan side of Grestin from Kolechia. Among the throngs of immigrants and visitors looking for work are hidden smugglers, spies, and terrorists. Using only the documents provided by travelers and the Ministry of Admission's primitive inspect, search, and fingerprint systems you must decide who can enter Arstotzka and who will be turned away or arrested.
Immerse yourself in a fictional world of spies, criminals, terrorists, secret societies, government agents and more.Unique document-inspection gameplay with escalating challenges.Decide the fate of countless hopeful immigrants while balancing your income and family needs.
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Ratings
| Source | Rating |
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 Metacritic | 85 / 100 |
 Steam | Overwhelmingly Positive 38,223 reviews |
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| Active Offers | 0 stores |
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How Long To Beat
| Mode | Hours |
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| Main Story | 5 Hours |
| Main Story + Extra | 8 Hours |
| Completionist | 16 Hours |
Mature
Blood, Drug Reference, Nudity, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Violence
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Papers, Please is available on PC.
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Papers, Please is primarily a single-player experience.
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How long does it take to beat Papers, Please?
The main story takes around 5 hours, while a completionist run averages 16 hours.
What age rating is Papers, Please?
Papers, Please is rated M for Blood, Drug Reference, Nudity, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, and Violence.
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Papers, Please. Papers, Please is rated M by the ESRB for Blood, Drug Reference, Nudity, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Violence.
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Papers, Please has been rated 85/100 on Metacritic and "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam. Use these scores alongside player feedback to decide if it's worth adding to your library at its current price.
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