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Black Border Patrol Simulator

78%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
stability, music
78% User Score Based on 790 reviews

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"Black Border Patrol Simulator" is a single-player simulation game with a good plot and engaging gameplay. As a border police officer, you are responsible for checking passengers' papers and ensuring the security of the border. The game features pretty visuals and a challenging yet rewarding experience.

78%
Audience ScoreBased on 790 reviews
story23 positive mentions
stability7 negative mentions

  • The game offers an engaging experience similar to 'Papers, Please', making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
  • The graphics and art style are well-done, providing a visually appealing experience.
  • The developers are responsive to feedback and actively work on bug fixes and updates.
  • The game is plagued with bugs that can make it unplayable, such as freezing and issues with stamps not appearing.
  • The dialogue and translations are poorly executed, leading to confusion and detracting from immersion.
  • Many players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in depth, with some mechanics feeling unpolished.
  • story
    94 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its similarities to "Papers, Please," while others appreciate its unique elements and potential for depth. Critiques often focus on inconsistencies, grammatical errors, and a lack of engaging content, leading to feelings of boredom and frustration. Despite these issues, some players find the storyline intriguing and express a desire for more varied narratives and updates to enhance the overall experience.

    • “Love the story and the curveballs sometimes thrown at you.”
    • “The story mode is the most exciting one; I like the intensity and how careful you have to be with reading documents, because if you make a mistake, you'll get a penalty.”
    • “It's full color with a really nice art style, the story is pretty fun, and the game is just overall really fun and enjoyable; this game is truly one of the hidden gems of the Play Store!”
    • “The time-limited day in the 'Varune Virus' story is terrible.”
    • “The storyline is where this game loses me.”
    • “It suffers from a bad story that doesn't make any sense, and grammatical errors that take you out of the game.”
  • gameplay
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its solid mechanics and unique features compared to similar titles like "Papers, Please." While some enjoy the intuitive controls and pacing, others criticize repetitive dialogue, limited campaign length, and technical issues such as save functionality. Players express a desire for more gameplay features and improvements in graphics and story depth to enhance the overall experience.

    • “Other than that, the game is very good in the sense that it provides some new/fresh gameplay; it's pretty unique and not a simple copycat from some other game on here (like so many MMOs that feel the exact same).”
    • “I'd say the game graphics could be a lot better, but gameplay so far is pretty solid.”
    • “Loving the gameplay so far, but you need to have someone look over the translation.”
    • “Most of the same mechanics and basically the same setting.”
    • “Animations are not good, mechanics a bit messy and story forced and predictable.”
    • “The gameplay and story is just similar to 'Papers, Please' (just different names).”
  • graphics
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the vibrant art style and overall visual quality, while others note issues such as glitches and a lack of personality. Some players feel that the graphics could be improved, especially in terms of clarity and detail, particularly when transitioning from PC to mobile. Overall, while the visuals are generally enjoyable, they are seen as needing enhancement to match the game's narrative depth and gameplay experience.

    • “It's full color with a really nice art style, the story is pretty fun, and the game is just overall really fun and enjoyable. This game is truly one of the hidden gems of the Play Store!”
    • “This game is enjoyable, has good graphics, and is very well made. I really wanted to play this game just like the PC version of Papers, Please.”
    • “Brilliant Papers, Please clone, great graphics as well.”
    • “It loses a little something in its translation from PC to Android; it tries hard to balance the aesthetic with quality of life improvements and does a decent job, but it just shows that surprisingly struggling with the mouse was part of the fun.”
    • “Glitches when trying to play it; you're meant to be able to identify people, but half of the screen is glitching and covered by part of the graphics, so you can't see what you're meant to be doing.”
    • “Very slow pace and poor graphics/artwork.”
  • stability
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players reporting significant bugs and glitches, such as freezing issues and display problems, while others have experienced minimal issues. Overall, while the game is praised for its graphics and gameplay, the presence of persistent stability problems detracts from the experience for many users.

    • “Like the game, it's a little buggy; the Japanese date display doesn't show the date correctly and doesn't stay in the display box.”
    • “Glitches when trying to play it; you're meant to be able to identify people, but half of the screen is glitching and covered by part of the graphics, so you can't see what you're meant to be doing.”
    • “Literally freezes every time I play.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express a strong desire for music or ambient sounds to enhance the gaming experience, noting that the lack of background music can lead to boredom during story mode. Suggestions include incorporating detective-themed music and office-like ambience to create a more immersive atmosphere, similar to the aesthetic of "Papers, Please." Overall, the addition of music is seen as a significant improvement that could elevate the game's appeal.

    • “Just a little suggestion that you might consider: you could add detective-themed music in the middle of the game and an office-like ambience to make it more realistic and immersive.”
    • “Would have loved for this game to have the aesthetic of 'Papers, Please,' and some sort of music would be nice.”
    • “Great game! It would be even better if you added music.”
    • “If you don't want to include music, please add ambient sounds like an office atmosphere. After a while of playing story mode, I got bored because it had no purpose.”
    • “No music.”
    • “I would have loved for this game to have the aesthetic of 'Papers, Please,' and some sort of music would be nice.”
  • monetization
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players expressing frustration over in-app purchases and a preference for a free model supported by ads instead. While the game is enjoyable and suitable for offline play, the initial cost and monetization tactics have deterred some fans, leading to a desire for a more accessible pricing structure.

    • “The monetization strategy feels excessive and detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “I appreciate that the game offers a fair balance between free content and optional purchases.”
    • “I can't even say it is inspired, as they literally attempted to copy the game but missed key features, added in-app monetization, and completely stole the cut scenes but without the story or design.”
    • “In-app purchases were a turn-off given that the game is cheaper on paper.”
    • “I tried to pirate this because I wish it was a free game. I know that's like being a degenerate, but being a huge fan of 'Papers, Please', this game is so cool. I'd rather have more ads than pay $3 from the start.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is criticized for being lackluster, with some players feeling that the writing detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, the absence of engaging ambient sounds contributes to a sense of monotony, leading to boredom during gameplay.

    • “It's let down by the writing and atmosphere.”
    • “If you don't want to put in music, please add ambient sounds, such as the sound of an office atmosphere. After a while of playing story mode, I got bored because it had no purpose.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game to be profoundly emotional, often describing it as one of the most impactful experiences they've had, though it can also evoke feelings of difficulty and emotional distress.

    • “This has to be one of the most emotional games I have played, but it is difficult for me.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is noted for its dark and absurd elements, as players find amusement in scenarios like feeding a character's ghost after their demise. This blend of challenge and comedic situations adds a unique charm to the gameplay experience.

    • “I don't really mind these things, but it's funny to me. So my wife got killed, and yet I still got to feed her. I guess I'm feeding her ghost?”
    • “Challenging and funny!”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers an enjoyable experience for a single playthrough, but lacks significant replay value, making it less appealing for multiple sessions.

    • “The game is fun for one playthrough, but it doesn't have replay value.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express enthusiasm for the character design, indicating a strong interest in the visual style and potential for character development in the game.

    • “The character development is incredibly rich, allowing players to form deep connections with each character.”
    • “I appreciate how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
    • “The depth of each character's backstory adds layers to the gameplay, making every decision feel impactful.”

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