Black Border 2

About

Black Border 2 is a single player simulation game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Black Border 2 puts you in charge of inspecting documents and preventing smuggling at a tense border checkpoint. Balance your duty to keep the border safe with the temptation to profit from corruption. Every decision impacts the flow of people and goods, challenging your judgment and moral compass.

Genres & Tags

Simulation

Play Modes

Single-Player

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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 141 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

The game has a unique concept and engaging gameplay, reminiscent of 'Papers, Please' but with trucks.
The graphics and art style are appealing, and the mechanics are well-executed.
The developers are responsive and have made improvements, showing potential for future updates.

The game feels unfinished, with limited content and repetitive gameplay that can become boring quickly.
Many players have experienced bugs and glitches that hinder progress, such as being unable to advance past certain levels.
The lack of a story mode and the hidden preorder status have led to disappointment among players who expected a complete game.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
35%
29%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it monotonous and repetitive, often citing a lack of variety and engaging content. While some appreciate the mechanics and smooth controls, others criticize the numerous bugs, poor animations, and overall unfinished feel of the game. Despite its appealing visuals and potential, the gameplay experience is marred by limitations and a lack of depth.
- “They have successfully managed to take what's good about it (the mechanics) and added the overall feel and some other mechanics of the game 'Oxygen Not Included'.”
- “The visuals are simple yet appealing, and the gameplay really pulls you in.”
- “The gameplay is smooth and engaging, and the unique concept keeps me coming back for more.”
- “After 3 to 4 hours of monotonous gameplay, you reached the end.”
- “The advertised story mode does not exist; the gameplay is very repetitive and even upgrading the base is very restrictive.”
- “The gameplay is boring, the animations have a lot of bugs, and the character's age doesn't match up.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
30%
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The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its absence, with many users noting that the promised story mode has yet to be released, leading to a repetitive gameplay experience. While some players appreciate the existing narrative elements and express hope for future developments, the overall consensus is that the game currently lacks a substantial storyline.
- “If you enjoy story-driven games with a police theme and challenging decisions, this one’s definitely worth a try.”
- “This is a nice game with a cool story. I can't wait for the next 21 days... I'm still waiting for the next episode and more about the city.”
- “Hoping to hear more about the storyline.”
- “The advertised story mode does not exist (yet); the gameplay is very repetitive and even upgrading the base is very restrictive.”
- “Still no story mode that was supposed to be released in March, but you have new games coming out?”
- “There's no storyline or challenge.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the stunning visuals and appealing art style that enhance the gameplay experience, while others criticize it as a downgrade from the previous installment. Overall, the art style and animations are noted as interesting, though there are calls for improvement in certain areas.
- “The graphics are stunning and really bring the game world to life.”
- “The art style and the animations are really interesting.”
- “The visuals are simple yet appealing, and the gameplay really pulls you in.”
- “Cannot reset your progress; it's not intuitive, and the art style is a major downgrade from the first one.”
- “Devs, stop being lazy and start working on improving the graphics.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some users feeling it lacks variety and can be overly somber, detracting from the overall experience. While a unique soundtrack is desired, issues such as audio cutting in and out and a lack of a pause feature during timed gameplay have also been noted. Despite these criticisms, some players still enjoy specific tracks, indicating that the music can enhance the experience when executed well.
- “In my opinion, the soundtrack could either use a little more variety or be less doom and gloom; it gets in the way of a great 'Papers, Please'-esque experience.”
- “A more unique soundtrack and a simple audio cue when calling another car forward would make this one of the greats on mobile.”
- “The music cuts in and out, there is no pause button during timed gameplay, and the exit level button doesn't take you anywhere.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent glitches, freezing, and an unfinished feel due to its limited number of levels. Players have reported a janky experience overall, with many bugs still present.
- “The game is buggy, janky, and feels unfinished, with only a dozen or so levels available and a message stating 'new levels available October 21st.'”
- “The game has a lot of glitches.”
- “Sometimes the game freezes.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The monetization aspect of the game is criticized for intrusive pop-up ads and a lack of refund options, which frustrates some players. However, others appreciate the absence of ads during gameplay, indicating a mixed reception regarding monetization practices. Overall, while some players find the monetization annoying, others see it as manageable.
- “I think it's good overall; a little bit of bugs, but no big deal. The best thing is no ads.”
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't feel intrusive, allowing me to enjoy the game without constant interruptions.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers plenty of free content, and the optional purchases are reasonably priced.”
- “Annoying pop-up ads.”
- “Can't refund, janky controls, and cutscenes to try to null the Chinese advertisement in America on a $2 budget gameplay. Edit: I just didn't realize it's not my type of game and got upset I couldn't refund.”