Prisoner of War

by Codemasters

Product Details

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• ASIN: B000064721
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: October 1, 2002
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #30,870 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

It's the Second World War, you are Captain Lewis Stone, an American Flight Officer and reconnaissance operative. Shot down by the enemy while investigating suspicious activity around prisoner of war camps, you're going to have to resume your mission from the insideâ¦

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good, but somewhat esoteric, July 18, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Prisoner of War (CD-ROM)

I bought Prisoner of War for five dollars on a whim, thinking I might give it a chance. I'm more of a casual gamer, I don't own any console systems and occasionally play games on my PC. Usually, I go in for strategy games such as Civilization, so this was a bit of a departure. I was not disappointed. The game encompasses the elements of espionage and timing in the noir mold. You do everything from pulling heists at night to decieving guards during the day. I was surprised by the exceedingly British flavor of the game, which goes far beyond the extra 'u' in 'favour.' I gave Prisoner of War four stars because I really enjoyed it, though I realise it is a bit of a departure from the mainstream and ultimatly is not for everyone.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For a budget priced game...., April 11, 2005

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J. M Quiggins "Sole_Fish" (Owensboro, Ky. USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Prisoner of War (CD-ROM)

You get full priced value. While this has been out for a couple of years now the graphics may appear out-dated to some of the more 'seasoned' shooter players. The gameplay, however, more than makes up for that. This is one of those games that starts a bit slow, but picks up steam after you learn more about the sub-plot themes and what your role is as an assassin. The gameplay surpasses any grumble over 'minor' issues with powerhouse graphics. They are not at all bad anyway. The sounds are top-notch. You can almost smell the humidity. The program had a good length for me. About 14 hours. Not bad. But, let the plot unfold a bit before putting this away to be forgotten. You'd be missing out on a really high quality shooter. With a touch of RPG thrown in for good measure. Worth every penny and then some.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars POW - underrated, intriguing, and often outstanding, February 15, 2003

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J. Evans "Karen" (CT United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Prisoner of War (CD-ROM)

Other press reviews were fairly harsh on the graphical aspect of the game, but loved its other features. Personally I felt the 1024 resolution was very clear and well executed - not MOHAA quality but certainly immersive. Having grown up on Colditz as a TV show in England and the board game (remember those?) I was particularly keen to check this game out. I was not disappointed. Engaging and nonrepetitive music that builds in tension; excellent voice overs; sneaky and interesting gameplay; and of course finally a chance for me to see a virtual Colditz. You'll love this game if you value brain over brawn.