Prison Break trailer reveals innovative 'constant hanging' gameplay
by Griffin McElroy 
on Feb 21st 2010 7:30PM
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We knew a few details about the plot of Deep Silver's video game adaptation of Prison Break, but we weren't aware that the game's protagonist, Company agent Tom Paxton, was actually a chimpanzee in people-clothes. At least, that's what we're assuming from the title's first gameplay trailer, posted above, in which it's revealed Paxton spends a remarkable portion of his day hanging from pipes, ledges and elevator maintenance ladders. Check out the trailer above to see the hanging (and other stuff, we guess) in action.
By the way, if any major television producers happen to be reading this post, a show called Monkey Prison would be the greatest thing ever. Feel free to use that -- just send us an email so we can work out a royalty agreement.
Reader Comments (64)
Posted: Feb 21st 2010 7:31PM Hivetyrant said
I thought you were going to say it was going to be full of cliff-hangers.
I still think it probably will...
I still think it probably will...
Posted: Feb 21st 2010 7:35PM Shadowbender said
Shawshank Redemption: The Video Game
But in all seriousness, I love this story line.
But in all seriousness, I love this story line.
Posted: Feb 21st 2010 7:41PM Chris DPSN AggieCEO XBLThe Aggi said
they should have just made this similar to Heavy Rain....like for real...
Posted: Feb 21st 2010 7:41PM acefondu said
As a fan of the show I firstly don't understand why they would make a game of this. Secondly, why would they think we would enjoy playing as anyone other than Michael Scofield and figuring crap out Batman style. No, no, of course the obvious route to fun is the route less taken with these licensed based games.
Posted: Feb 21st 2010 7:42PM Tezz said
can we expect all the sequals... i think we can, just when you think you're out, they pull you back in.
Posted: Feb 21st 2010 7:46PM (Unverified) said
Prison Break trailer reveals innovative "terrible" gameplay.
Posted: Feb 21st 2010 8:42PM Captain Planet Planeteer Power said
I dunno man, the QTE shower rape scenes might be well-worth the price or admission.
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Posted: Feb 21st 2010 8:52PM ArchiGamer said
Interactive shower rape scenes with Natal, anyone?
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Posted: Feb 21st 2010 11:24PM (Unverified) said
not even Natal shower "soap dropping" scenes couldn't save this game for being a flop :(
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Posted: Feb 21st 2010 11:44PM Mal F4cti0n said
Yeah, it looked like a slew of quick time events.....ooooo, yeah! The best part of video games/sarcasm.
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Posted: Feb 21st 2010 7:50PM LuTon James said
What's that smell? Oh that's just all the easy cheevos.
Posted: Feb 21st 2010 7:55PM MDV said
Do I see Quicktime Events? That's a first-day buy.
Posted: Feb 22nd 2010 2:30AM (Unverified) said
lmfao and ppl think Family Guy isn't funny. smh
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Posted: Feb 21st 2010 7:56PM Shiaoran said
Lost: Via Domus is looking good right now...
Posted: Feb 21st 2010 8:07PM Gibbeynator said
I know, and that's scaring me more than any other license based game...
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Posted: Feb 21st 2010 7:59PM Grey said
Just when I thought Prison Break redeemed itself by ending the show(not on a high note but high enough that I could still look fondly back on it) they go and make a video game( a pretty crappy one by the looks of it) Oh well........T-bag :)
Posted: Feb 21st 2010 8:01PM verymetal said
The shower scenes in this game may have added unique controller vibrations.
Posted: Feb 22nd 2010 1:06AM MacabreArts said
Game: Now sit on your controller.
You: that's not very comfy!
Game: Good. It shouldn't be. It really shouldn't be.
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You: that's not very comfy!
Game: Good. It shouldn't be. It really shouldn't be.
Posted: Feb 21st 2010 8:03PM CaptainProtonX said
Maybe this is the future of "Scared Straight".
"You're going to get quick-time events, MOTHER F#CKERS! Is that what you want? IS IT!?"
**7th graders stare into the abyss**
"You're going to get quick-time events, MOTHER F#CKERS! Is that what you want? IS IT!?"
**7th graders stare into the abyss**
Posted: Feb 21st 2010 8:06PM sharukh007 said
Looks like a PS2 game.
Posted: Feb 22nd 2010 8:10AM xGeneral DEATHxDEETH82 said
Holy crap, after reading your comment I looked at the system tags in amazement...I had just assumed it WAS for PS2.
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Posted: Feb 21st 2010 8:14PM warxroutione said
do games based off of tv shows bear the same cross as movies licensed games?
Posted: Feb 21st 2010 8:19PM liquidsoap89 said
Can you even name some games based off of tv shows? I think you have your answer once you ponder that question for a couple seconds...
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Posted: Feb 21st 2010 8:28PM warxroutione said
well since this is still kind of a new genre thats why im asking the question. but to answer your question 24,greys anatomy,the CSI games, the game based on ER, the upcoming desperate housewives game etc etc.
maybe they'll make a perfect strangers RTS.
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maybe they'll make a perfect strangers RTS.
Posted: Feb 22nd 2010 12:52AM Im No Hero said
Wasn't there a pictionary game too? Which was a tv show that was based on a board game. I'm not sure if the video game was based on the show or on the board game.
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Posted: Feb 21st 2010 8:18PM liquidsoap89 said
Boy that sure didn't look entertaining at all...
Can't say I'm really surprised in all honesty though.
Can't say I'm really surprised in all honesty though.
Posted: Feb 21st 2010 8:24PM Deone said
I don't know. Graphically its trash.
The gameplay actually seems kind of neat, if most of those weren't simply cutscenes.
I remember wishing I had more time with Fisher in prison. A good prison game could actually be pretty pimp, in the right hands.
The gameplay actually seems kind of neat, if most of those weren't simply cutscenes.
I remember wishing I had more time with Fisher in prison. A good prison game could actually be pretty pimp, in the right hands.
Posted: Feb 21st 2010 8:27PM warxroutione said
well since this is still kind of a new genre thats why im asking the question. but to answer your question 24,greys anatomy,the CSI games, the game based on ER, the upcoming desperate housewives game etc etc.
maybe they'll make a perfect strangers RTS....
maybe they'll make a perfect strangers RTS....
Posted: Feb 21st 2010 8:28PM Haon said
Looks like quicktime hell.
Posted: Feb 21st 2010 8:40PM (Unverified) said
wut
Posted: Feb 21st 2010 8:47PM Funkmaster General said
Pics or gtfo.
Posted: Feb 21st 2010 9:02PM Cryo said
For a second there I was like
:D
Then I saw Micheal met his boyfriend there and I was like
:(
:D
Then I saw Micheal met his boyfriend there and I was like
:(
Posted: Feb 21st 2010 9:45PM Hardcore1 said
Forget this, make Oz the game and I'll buy it day one.
Posted: Feb 21st 2010 10:03PM shamon said
Man i am a huge fan and will rent this from gamefly .
Posted: Feb 21st 2010 10:06PM kentuckyfried said
If it ends up having interactive shower scenes with Veronica (Robin Tunney's character), I'm all for it.
In all seriousness though, it looks to have the voice actors from the original series, which is already a good sign. I'm intrigued.
In all seriousness though, it looks to have the voice actors from the original series, which is already a good sign. I'm intrigued.
Posted: Feb 22nd 2010 12:31PM (Unverified) said
i prefer Sarah Tancredi, but either one will do fine. :)
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Posted: Feb 22nd 2010 2:34PM kentuckyfried said
^ her lackluster acting in the last season of Prison Break made me want to forget her existence, but yeah, she would do fine too. =D
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Posted: Feb 21st 2010 10:42PM JamesHks said
yyyaawwn
Posted: Feb 21st 2010 11:01PM NIck PSN ID Rattlehead91 said
Looks like a launch-title game. Next, please.
Posted: Feb 21st 2010 11:19PM Flat Rook said
You are to young to be dating 18 year olds!
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