Lucas Pope, the developer of the pixel-style indie game “Papers, Please” (Papers, Please), tweeted on Twitter today (9) that to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the game’s launch, a simplified version of the Game & Watch style was launched on itch.io “Please show the file” free mini-game “LCD, Please”.
“Papers, Please” is 10 years old today! Hell of a time slip.
Thank you to everyone that’s supported me and my games over the last decade.
* $1.99 sale, all platforms
* Goods + soundtrack
* Donation to https://t.co/CkHb6cGi5u
* New de-make: LCD, Please pic.twitter.com/ZNazmn570P— Lucas Pope (@dukope) August 8, 2023
“LCD, Please” simplifies the original game, keeping only the core gameplay. Players need to play the role of customs officers, check the information of immigrants and then decide whether to let them go.
In the simple mode, players need to compare the name, appearance, nationality and passport information of the immigrant, and only if all three conditions are met can they be released. The criteria for judging entry in hard mode are the same, but new wanted, banned nationality and VIP rules are added.
Wanted and prohibited nationalities, players will be reminded at the beginning of each game about the appearance or nationality (may be the name of the nationality or the passport pattern) that the player needs to refuse entry to. countries where entry is prohibited).
The operation of the game is very simple, just click the 4 buttons on the handheld to play. MODE key to select the mode, VIEW key to review the entry personnel information, DENY to refuse entry and APPROVE to allow customs clearance.
The original “Documents, Please” was released in 2013 and is a puzzle simulation game with multiple endings. Players not only have to guard the customs like “LCD, Please”, but the hidden influence behind each choice will lead to different endings; the gameplay is also more complicated and diverse, and later you will encounter immigration personnel who want to bribe and attack the customs.
If you are interested in the full game after experiencing “LCD, Please”, the original “Please Show me the file” is currently on sale for all platforms (PC Steam, macOS, Linux/mobile iOS, Android/PS Vita), and you can take advantage of the discount to start this Steam Overwhelmingly positive reviews for the game.
“LCD, Please” itch.io game page