Recent reviews by 山口龍之介

This is more like a "pure numbers strategy game" which is okay. But it is not my cup of tea.

The placement of items doesn't seem to matter much, as long as you get the number right, as NPC interactions with objects are more like pre-set animations rather than true interactions. There’s no real engagement with the items, unlike in games like Cities:Skylines, The Sims or Prison Architect.

Nice story and performance, Hanser, the best

This game gives me much better newbie experience than Bloodborne.

The game lacks depth, with a static world and repetitive enemy patterns making the combat feel stagnant and unimpactful. Despite being in early access, the development roadmap does not inspire confidence in significant improvement, especially when compared to other titles at similar stages.

After 50 hours of playtime, the persistent bugs and lack of meaningful updates are disappointing. The focus on peripheral issues like anti-cheat, instead of core gameplay improvements, and specific problems on dedicated servers, such as character mood issues and movement restrictions, highlight a concerning lack of progress in development. This situation suggests a potential stagnation in the game's evolution, raising doubts about its future success

I only bought the base game without any DLC and still found it has too many bugs.
Many are not easy to fix some even made game unplayable once your prison reaches a certain size. Prisoners piled in reception not processed, even the guards says --in process-- taking prisoners to cells.

It's bizarre to see an old game with such many unfixed bugs.