Autobahn Police Simulator

About

Autobahn Police Simulator is a realistic driving simulation that puts you in the role of a German Autobahn police officer. The game features 40 missions based on real-world police work, as well as a "Free Play" mode with 100 additional operations. In addition to enforcing traffic laws, you'll also respond to accidents and use your patrol car's "Follow Me" sign to flag down suspicious vehicles.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

+18

61%

Audience ScoreBased on 224 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

gameplay8 negative mentions

The game features a unique concept of being a police officer on the German Autobahn, which is enjoyable for fans of police simulators.
Graphics are decent and provide a reasonable representation of the environment.
The game offers a variety of police procedures, such as traffic stops and accident responses, which can be engaging.

The driving mechanics are poorly executed, making it difficult to control vehicles and leading to frustrating gameplay.
The game suffers from significant performance issues, including lag and crashes, even on capable hardware.
Many players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in depth, with limited missions and a lack of engaging content.

graphics
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed to negative feedback, with many users describing them as poor, outdated, and reminiscent of low-quality animations. While a few players find the graphics acceptable or even decent, the overall consensus highlights significant issues with performance and visual quality, leading to frustration among players. Many reviewers express disappointment, suggesting that the graphics do not meet contemporary standards, especially given the game's release year.
- “Well, this game is amazing; the graphics are great.”
- “The graphics are fairly solid in this game; it's nothing too special.”
- “This could be a brilliant game as the graphics and features are excellent.”
- “Graphics and animations look like they were done by a 12-year-old in his middle school's animation class.”
- “The graphics are terrible and most certainly nowhere near standard for the price and release year.”
- “My rig, which happily plays the latest big budget titles on high settings, managed barely a slideshow when I ramped the graphics up to high on this one, which is crazy given how pathetic and dated the graphics are.”
gameplay
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
52%
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The gameplay of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players citing boring and repetitive mechanics, particularly criticizing the driving controls as frustrating and unrealistic. While some appreciate the nostalgic value and potential for fun, the overall consensus is that significant improvements are needed to enhance the gameplay experience. Many users have expressed disappointment, leading to refunds and a lack of engagement after a short playtime.
- “Great gameplay but driving is really sensitive.”
- “These are just a few thoughts off the top of my head following a few hours of gameplay.”
- “If a game doesn't grab the player's interest in the first 20 minutes of gameplay, then it's not a good game.”
- “I don't quite know where to begin... boring gameplay, bad driving control, no atmosphere at all.”
- “The gameplay is extremely repetitive and the objectives are often unrealistic.”
- “First off, the driving mechanics suck, seriously... it's too easy to spin out of control when chasing someone down or trying to do a check on a car, or even trying to respond to a call.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with players noting that it feels non-existent and fails to provide any meaningful narrative. Missions are described as repetitive and unclear, contributing to a sense of boredom and frustration, while the overall gameplay experience is marred by technical issues and limited content. Many users suggest that the game is better suited for background music rather than an immersive storytelling experience.
- “The missions are unclear about what to do, and there is no 'help' to give you hints.”
- “It's glitchy, lacks any story (you have a partner the entire time but they never get out of the car), and is not fun to play.”
- “You're used to pulling these kinds of people over, and there's no storyline to the game.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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13%
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The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting poor frame rates and graphics performance that fail to meet the standards of more complex titles. Despite the promising concept, many feel that inadequate optimization and control issues significantly detract from the overall experience.
- “Sounds: 8/10, sounds run smoothly, no problems with them.”
- “If they spent more time on the game and sorted the optimization and controls, it could be a good game.”
- “It's very poorly optimized in terms of FPS.”
- “The graphics performance is poor -- my machine plays far more complex games in a much higher resolution and far higher frame rate.”
- “This game had potential, but it is so badly optimized and the controls are terrible.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has been criticized for numerous bugs and glitches, leading to a frustrating experience, including regular screen freezes and loss of control. However, some users note that recent updates and patches have addressed many of these issues, improving overall stability.
- “I actually enjoyed this game for a bit, but it definitely has bugs and glitches.”
- “This is not worth the money to pay for the game at all; it's buggy and overall a very negative experience. I do not recommend paying 10 dollars or any money for this game.”
- “I get regular freezes on screen where the drive becomes jerky for 10-20 seconds, and I pretty much lose control of the car.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's music has received mixed reviews, with users noting that it serves better as background noise rather than an engaging soundtrack. The intro music is described as unattractive, and there is a lack of music during gameplay, leading to an overall rating of 5/10.
- “Music: 5/10, really unattractive intro music right as you enter the game.”
- “No music during the gameplay.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a blend of challenging gameplay and humor, providing players with entertaining moments despite its difficulty. The graphics are noted as appealing, contributing to the overall fun experience.
- “This game is a little bit hard, but it's funny and has nice graphics.”
- “It is quite fun, and you can have some very funny moments, but the steering is extremely hard!”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in the game is largely criticized, with users noting a lack of engaging elements that contribute to an immersive experience, alongside complaints about boring gameplay and poor driving controls.
- “I don't quite know where to begin... boring gameplay, bad driving control, and no atmosphere at all.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and immersive, often leading to a loss of track of time and surroundings during gameplay.
- “It can become very tedious and involved, and you can easily lose track of time and your surroundings while playing it.”
- “The grinding feels endless and often leads to burnout rather than enjoyment.”
- “I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which makes the game feel more like a chore than a fun experience.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a strong belief in the game's high replayability, indicating that they foresee themselves enjoying it for an extended period.
- “I can see myself playing this for a long time to come, and I personally believe the replay value will be quite high.”
- “The game offers so many different paths and choices that I find myself wanting to play through it multiple times.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh and exciting, thanks to the variety of characters and storylines available.”