Cherry Poke Prison (XBLIG): "Welcome To Skankatraz!!!"

There aren't many indie games that have made me laugh as much as the 'Trailer Park King' series has. While some gamers may be offended by the redneck humor I find it to be quite hilarious. I come from the south, and redneck jokes are commonplace in my area. When it comes to said humor 'Freelance Games' definitely knows how to dish out the dialogue. All of the characters in the 'Trailer Park Series' have been given a unique personality, and voice of their own making the humor even more laughable. A lot of the jokes are centered around porn references which I easily understand, because I actually review adult dvds. Some of the adult humor is over your head kind of stuff while other things are pretty much in your face. It's a good idea to keep this in mind if you ever want to check the series out.

After reviewing 'Trailer Park King' episode 2 I found that it finished with an open ending leading me to believe a sequel was in the makes. While browsing the Xbox marketplace one day recently I was surprised to find that there was indeed a sequel. At first I was seriously puzzled by the game's title, but when I read the description it all made sense. Freelance Games ended up giving me a code without me even asking. It was a truly pleasant surprise. I definitely wanted to see what was new in the world of the "King", and having the code in my possession I set out to do just that.

Let me begin by clarifying the true nature of this game. I know I said it was a sequel earlier, but thinking back on what I experienced it was more of a spin-off. In essence it basically chronicled a dilemma that 'Clyde (King's Cousin)' had gotten himself into. In a haphazard sort of way it did involve King's last encounter with 'Truck' though ...
As the game begins we find a thug looking dude named 'Clyde' in a courtroom being questioned by 'Judge Rack'. It seems that Clyde had gotten himself into trouble with the local ladies during a sexy hot tub session. After Clyde answers Judge Rack's simple question in a very adulterated manner she is ready to throw the book at him, and send him to 'Hairy Man's Prison'. Luckily for Clyde, King intervenes on his behalf getting him a lesser sentence at the 'Skankatraz' women's prison. Of course this was all a part of King's master plan to find out about some things that were going on regarding Truck's earlier alien abduction. Through King's guidance, Dr. Joy's help, and the aid of the ladies of Skankatraz Clyde sets out on a mission to figure out exactly what's going on.

'Cherry Poke Prison' plays out in three "Acts". Each act consists of the usual point and click adventure where the protagonist (Clyde) must find the clues, and the items he needs in order to solve the issues/puzzles at hand. In this episode of the 'Trailer Park King' series there is a completely new storyline, and locale for you to explore. You'll also find a new cast of redneck, geek, and French-Canadian characters that will help in your progression of the game's plot. This time around the developer has also included a handful of different mini-games that will definitely have you doing some serious thinking. One puzzle in particular had me so stumped that I was unable to continue the game past that point. I'm sure it would be no issue for those who play classic puzzle games though. As far as the controls go they are kept simple so the player can focus more on the puzzle solving that is required. The art style in the game remains the same as does it's signature music. I'd say the porn references are a little more "hardcore" this time around though.

In the end I was a little disappointed with this game. I think the toaster puzzle in 'Act II' was a bad choice. While I do understand some players will be able to tackle the puzzle with ease it's just one of those types of puzzles that I've never been good at. Not to mention it consumes a lot of time that could be spent on story progression. I wanted to see the ending so bad, but after attempting to solve that puzzle for a while I gave up. As far as the plot goes I think it's the best plot in the series so far. As far as the main characters go I ended up liking Clyde a lot more than I did King, and found that the ladies this time around were a lot sexier than before. Even the dialogue was more spicy. In some ways the developer really pushed the envelope with this game by incorporating a lot of suggestive hardcore porn subjects in it. It's a game that is seriously not intended for children ...

I really REALLY want to finish this game, but I don't see me getting past the puzzle I mentioned anytime soon. I know you're wondering if the game is worth it after hearing me gripe about a puzzle. My answer is heck yes!!! It's a great game that continues one of the more hilarious series in XBLIG's history. If you haven't played the previous two games definitely get them also. Play them in order, so you'll understand what's going on.

CHEAT CODE: "Quick Solution for Beer Lifting Contest & Toaster Puzzle" - (RT + LB)