AIPD - Artificial Intelligence Police Department

Usually, law enforcement is a process that is conducted with the aim of pacifying the criminal without causing too much of a scene or violence.

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gameplay, grinding

87% User Score Based on 31 reviews

Critic Score 68%Based on 7 reviews

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AIPD - Artificial Intelligence Police Department is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Blazing Badger and was released on January 28, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Enter the AI arena and fight evil artificial intelligences with a variety of weapons and modifications. AIPD is a top-down coop twin-stick shooter with a visual style that is an homage to 80s neon art styles, pioneered by games like Minestorm on the Vectrex console system or feature films like TRON. Enjoy thousands of possible combinations of enemy and arena permutations that give you an unprece…

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Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews

music6 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Visually impressive with bright neon colors and a great soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience.
Offers a variety of weapons and modifiers that allow for strategic gameplay and customization, keeping sessions fresh and engaging.
Simple controls and gameplay mechanics make it accessible for players of all skill levels, providing a fun experience in short bursts.

Limited content with only one arena and a single boss, leading to a repetitive gameplay experience that can become boring quickly.
Achievements can be grindy, particularly the one requiring an excessively high score, which may deter some players.
Lacks a single-player campaign and online multiplayer options, reducing its replayability and overall appeal for solo players.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
21%
The gameplay is described as straightforward and reminiscent of classic arcade shooters like Geometry Wars, offering a manageable pace and difficulty curve. Players appreciate the addictive nature of the core mechanics, diverse encounters, and customization options that enhance replayability, though some note a lack of variety in gameplay modes. Overall, it provides a fun and engaging experience, especially for those seeking simple yet challenging twin-stick shooter action.
- “The game shows a much more manageable pace and difficulty curve than many comparable titles, with arguably better visuals and gameplay.”
- “A fun classic styled arcade shooter in design is similar to Geometry Wars if you like that aesthetic, the music is great, and the gameplay is simple enough for hours of enjoyment.”
- “Aipd provides a solid twin-stick shooter experience, with plenty of variety thanks to the customization elements for your ship, the gameplay, or the mode.”
- “That said, there's not much past the basic gameplay cycle, so what you see after the first few levels is what you get for the game.”
- “Though I will say that it doesn't have as many modes of gameplay, but the difficulty settings can make up for that.”
- “The gameplay is straightforward enough for players to get into the game quickly while having a fair amount of customizing options to make each game session different.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy and energizing soundtrack, enhancing the overall ambiance and gameplay experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature that complements the vibrant graphics and fast-paced action, making the game addictive and enjoyable.
- “Great soundtrack and overall ambiance.”
- “Beautiful soundtrack.”
- “Coupled with its awesome music, this game is quite addictive!”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
37%
The game's graphics are widely praised for their impressive quality, featuring vibrant neon colors and a stylish art style reminiscent of 'tron-like' aesthetics. Reviewers highlight the visual effects, such as bloom, which enhance the overall experience, making it visually engaging despite some criticisms regarding gameplay enjoyment. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's appeal, complementing its fast-paced action and energetic soundtrack.
- “Graphically it’s quite impressive; basically, everything has its own effect with a bloom effect.”
- “+ Bright neon colorful graphics that are a delight to stare at.”
- “I like the stylish blue and red 'tron-like' graphics and its fast-paced, reaction-based gamestyle.”
replayability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
Overall, the game's replayability is rated very high, particularly for competitive players who enjoy vying for high scores with friends. The presence of numerous game modes, unlockable weapons, and the challenge of improving scores contribute to its replay value, although some users note limitations in unlocks and health pickups that may affect long-term engagement.
- “Very pretty and high replayability, thumbs up from me!”
- “It looks really pretty, has nice sound effects, its controls are nice with great input. It has somewhat of a high replay value with a bunch of similar modes, and with a single map (from what I've seen). What's really good about this game, aside from what I've already mentioned, is that it keeps driving you to make the next level harder and more challenging until you fail. Once you fail, you unlock new weapons and mods and then start again, trying to further your score even higher with each playthrough.”
- “On top of all of this, the many combinations between armaments and permutations make for limitless possibilities between games and greatly extend the game's replayability.”
- “Limited replayability due to a lack of unlocks and no health pickups.”
- “If you have friends who are willing to compete for high scores with you, the replayability will increase dramatically if you are a competitive person.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some achievements are enjoyable to pursue, others, like the one requiring 1 billion points, are seen as excessively tedious. Additionally, grinding can become monotonous, especially when playing solo, as not all weapons and gear are effective.
- “The achievements are decently fun to get, although there is one achievement for getting a score of 1 billion across all games, and it is an unnecessarily grindy achievement.”
- “Grinding can get tedious while playing alone; not all weapons and gear work that well.”
- “And let's not forget the 'grindy achievement' of reaching 1 billion points.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's story is largely absent, with players noting that despite the trailer suggesting a narrative, it ultimately offers only a vague premise centered around shooting luminous polygons.
- “The trailer made it look like there would be some form of story attached to the game, but there is none outside a vague premise to shoot luminous polygons.”
- “The narrative is almost non-existent, leaving players with little motivation to engage with the game.”
- “I expected a rich storyline, but instead, I was met with a disjointed plot that fails to connect with the gameplay.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is criticized for not allowing players to recover from poor performance, resulting in a lack of excitement and the thrill of comebacks that are present in other titles.
- “The game lacks any real ability to bring yourself back from poor performance, so it misses out on the rush of a comeback that games like Crawl do so well.”
- “The optimization is so poor that even high-end systems struggle to maintain a stable frame rate.”
- “There are frequent crashes and bugs that disrupt gameplay, making it frustrating to progress.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game appears to be limited, as users express frustration over restrictions on advertising their achievements and badges within their profiles. This suggests a lack of effective promotional opportunities for players to showcase their accomplishments.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by the introduction of negative modifiers, which heighten the sense of challenge and tension. Players experience increased frustration and urgency as they navigate obstacles that complicate gameplay, fostering a more intense emotional engagement with the game's mechanics.

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AIPD - Artificial Intelligence Police Department is a action game.

AIPD - Artificial Intelligence Police Department is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and others.

AIPD - Artificial Intelligence Police Department was released on January 28, 2016.

AIPD - Artificial Intelligence Police Department was developed by Blazing Badger.

AIPD - Artificial Intelligence Police Department has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

AIPD - Artificial Intelligence Police Department is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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