Highway Police Simulator

About

Highway Police Simulator is a single player racing game. It was developed by Z-Software and was released on December 5, 2024. It received negative reviews from players.

Welcome to Caminora! Immerse yourself in the authentic police work of the American Highway Patrol. Solve cases, chase criminals and explore the open-world. Choose your officer and tackle the everyday life on the highways. Will you be able to maintain law and order?

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player

Skip User Reviews

29%

Audience ScoreBased on 136 reviews

story9 positive mentions

optimization12 negative mentions

The game has a lot of potential and interesting mechanics, particularly in its approach to police simulation.
Some players appreciate the graphics and sound quality, noting that the game looks decent and has a good mix of simulation elements.
The storyline is engaging for some, providing a foundation that could be built upon with future updates.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and performance issues, making it nearly unplayable for many users.
Driving mechanics are poorly executed, with many players reporting that vehicle handling feels unnatural and frustrating.
The game lacks content and depth, with repetitive missions and a short storyline that leaves players wanting more.

story
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
60%
10%
The game's story is generally viewed as average, with some players finding it interesting while others criticize it for being short and lacking depth. Many reviews highlight issues such as repetitive missions, bugs, and poor voice acting, which detract from the overall experience. While the narrative provides some context for gameplay, it fails to deliver a compelling or emotionally engaging plot, leaving players wanting more.
- “I like this interesting story of that police game.”
- “The game has a good base and interesting story, that's why I'm leaving a positive review.”
- “It is a really fun story, some glitches but the game is early too.”
- “Needs to be more to the storyline or add to it.”
- “The storyline makes zero sense.”
- “There are bugs and repetitive tasks that make it a bit tedious, and the story isn’t enough to make it a must-play.”
graphics
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
48%
20%
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players reporting poor performance and low frame rates even on high-end systems. While some users noted decent visuals and a beautiful map, the overall consensus is that the graphics are subpar, buggy, and not optimized, leading to a frustrating experience. A few players acknowledged that the graphics are functional but far from impressive, suggesting that the game feels more like an unfinished product.
- “The map is beautiful and so is the graphics.”
- “The graphics I found to be fantastic; the level of detail on vehicles, characters, and even the uniforms is pretty good.”
- “Out of all the police simulators on the market, this one definitely is the best for graphics, control of lights/sounds/sirens, and the large open world.”
- “Graphics are horrible. I have run the game on medium graphics settings and I got like 30 fps at best. It struggles most times even with my i5 and a 2070 RTX.”
- “Game needs a lot of work; the graphics are so bad it hurts my head and my eyes.”
- “I played the game for 12 minutes and I've seen enough. It's buggy, the fps are horrific. I can play Hogwarts Legacy, Red Dead, and other games on high and better with 60 fps or more, but here even on medium graphics I'm struggling to get 30 fps.”
optimization
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
31%
55%
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with players reporting severe performance issues, including low frame rates, stuttering, and numerous bugs, even on high-end systems. Many users express disappointment, stating that the game feels poorly constructed and lacks the necessary updates to improve its functionality. Overall, the consensus is that significant optimization work is needed to make the game enjoyable.
- “I hope they come through with some major stability and performance updates quickly.”
- “The game’s performance is inconsistent, and while it’s not game-breaking, it can sometimes interfere with your experience.”
- “The game is so poorly optimized that even if it had the tag of 'early access', you'd still be disappointed.”
- “I played with the different graphic settings and everything to try and improve the performance, but the game just does not perform well.”
- “This game is not optimized in the slightest: a RTX 4070 / Intel Arc A770 will get you around 25-35 fps with occasional stuttering on medium graphics at 1440p.”
gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
53%
26%
The gameplay has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users citing numerous bugs, poor driving mechanics, and a lack of engaging content. Many players find the controls stiff and unresponsive, particularly when using a mouse and keyboard, and express frustration over the game's performance and overall mechanics. While some acknowledge the potential for an interesting experience, the current state of gameplay is deemed unsatisfactory and not worth the price.
- “The gameplay is solid and offers a good mix of simulation elements for a highway patrol experience.”
- “Interesting mechanics with paperwork and various checks.”
- “Not terrible, but things like driving and the amount of damage to your car caused by minor collisions need a fix. Great storyline, but similar to how police patrol sim started as far as game mechanics; great potential.”
- “Game is easy to soft lock, driving is genuinely absolutely atrocious, and most mechanics are difficult to work with if not completely dysfunctional.”
- “So many bugs and glitches and the gameplay overall is just boring.”
- “Unfortunately the driving mechanics are horrible, making it almost impossible to drive.”
stability
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting severe bugs, glitches, and performance issues that significantly detract from the gameplay experience. Common complaints include freezing controls, audio cutouts, and poor frame rates, leading many to feel that the game is unplayable and should not have been released in its current state. Despite its potential, the overwhelming presence of technical problems has left players frustrated and disappointed.
- “It is very buggy, to the point it's not really an enjoyable experience.”
- “Game has potential, but is so buggy it's almost unplayable.”
- “This game is very buggy and should not have been released yet.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate a strong concern among users that the game's monetization strategy may prioritize profit over player experience, with some labeling it as a "cash grab." Overall, there is a negative sentiment regarding the game's approach to monetization.
- “All the issues that other people have mentioned are present in the game, and I hope this isn't just a cash grab.”
- “This is just a cash grab; not good at all.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game engaging due to its ample content, though it can become tedious due to bugs and repetitive tasks. The lack of a compelling story further diminishes its appeal, making it less essential for those not fond of grinding.
- “There are bugs and repetitive tasks that make it a bit tedious, and the story isn’t enough to make it a must-play.”
- “While it’s not particularly complex, there’s enough content to keep you engaged for a long time if you're into grinding through different tasks.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is polarizing, with some players finding it completely unfunny and even suggesting that those who do enjoy it may need to reconsider their sense of humor.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game provides some context to the missions, but players should not anticipate a deeply engaging narrative or significant emotional highs and lows.