PHILADELPHIA, PA – March 20, 2026 — With just three days remaining of its Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 physical pre-order campaign at Limited Run Games, Philly-based indie publisher and developer Retroware has released a new accolades trailer for Prison City.
The trailer showers praise on the game, with Video Chums calling Prison City “retro done right”, while Nintendo World Report said the game is a no-brainer for fans of the 8-bit era.
“Who’da thunk this little NES-esque action platformer I made for fun as a way to decompress would be genuinely enjoyed and well received,” said the game’s developer, Programancer. “It’s humbling to know I’m not the only one who yearns for these kinds of games!”
Watch the Prison City Accolades Trailer here
Physical pre-orders for Prison City close this Sunday, March 22, at Limited Run Games. Priced at $34.99, both physical versions include the complete game on cartridge or disc, a reversible cover, and three collectible Crazy Caps.
The game’s final update, Version 1.0.4.0, is the culmination of nearly three years of support from developer Retroware and Programancer, introducing significant enhancements, including:
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New mobility options, allowing Hal to jump mid-slide and attack while sliding
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New combat options, including a powerful Special Attack using his chakram, activated via directional input
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A remixed version of DCP Headquarters (DCP2), now available in two formats: COMPACT (default on Easy and Modern) and SPRAWLING (the original gauntlet for veteran players)
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New mini-game variants in Bomber Mode
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Numerous tweaks and bug fixes, plus streamlined input switching on any desired key or controller press
Inspired by Escape from New York and 8-bit classics like Shatterhand and Power Blade, Prison City throws players into the crime-infested city of Detroit after it’s been transformed into a sprawling mega-prison. When a group of Techno-Terrorists seizes control of the crumbling metropolis, ex-cop Hal Bruzer is called back from retirement by his mentor, “The Chief,” to bring them down and restore order—one chakram throw at a time.
Prison City is now available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.