Highway Police Simulator

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"Highway Police Simulator is an action-packed game that lets you step into the shoes of a American highway police officer. Patrol the open world of Caminora, solve cases in story-driven gameplay, and drive a variety of vehicles. Choose between casual and simulation modes for a balance of freedom and challenge."

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Play Modes

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

29%

Audience ScoreBased on 110 reviews

story9 positive mentions

optimization10 negative mentions

The game has a lot of potential and interesting mechanics, particularly in its approach to police simulation.
Graphics and sound quality are decent, with good detail on vehicles and environments.
The storyline is engaging and offers a unique experience compared to other police simulators.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, crashes, and performance issues, making it nearly unplayable for many users.
Driving mechanics are poorly executed, with unrealistic physics and controls that feel clunky and unresponsive.
Overall, the game feels unfinished and lacks polish, leading to a disappointing experience for players.

story
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
52%
12%
The game's story is generally considered engaging and interesting, providing context to missions, but it suffers from brevity, with some players completing it in under two hours. While there is potential for a deeper narrative, many reviews highlight issues such as bugs, clunky mechanics, and a lack of emotional depth, making the overall experience feel incomplete. Despite these criticisms, some players appreciate the story's foundation and express hope for future improvements.
- “The game is good, with an engaging story and great potential.”
- “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.”
- “The storyline makes zero sense.”
- “It adds some context to your missions, but don’t expect an emotional rollercoaster or deep plot twists.”
- “There are bugs and repetitive tasks that make it a bit tedious, and the story isn’t enough to make it a must-play.”
optimization
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
35%
50%
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with players reporting severe performance issues, bugs, and inconsistent frame rates even on high-end systems. Many express disappointment, stating that the game feels poorly optimized and unplayable, despite its promising concept. Overall, it is clear that significant improvements are needed to enhance stability and performance.
- “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.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
42%
16%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the detail in vehicles and characters, while others criticize significant performance issues, bugs, and low frame rates even on high-end systems. Many users find the graphics functional but unremarkable, noting that the game is poorly optimized, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences. Overall, while there are moments of visual appeal, the technical shortcomings overshadow the graphics quality.
- “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 has the best graphics, control of lights/sounds/sirens. I like the setup of checking the ID/insurance/registration, and the large open world.”
- “There are good graphics and sound.”
- “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 is horrific. I can play Hogwarts Legacy, Red Dead, and other games on high settings with 60 FPS or more, but here, even on medium graphics, I'm struggling to get 30 FPS.”
- “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 (this is the second lowest setting in the game).”
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
59%
18%
The gameplay of the game shows significant potential but is marred by numerous issues, particularly with driving mechanics and overall performance. Players report that the controls are stiff and confusing, especially when using a mouse and keyboard, and many feel the game does not justify its price due to the limited gameplay experience. While there are interesting simulation elements, the execution of core mechanics needs substantial improvement to enhance the overall experience.
- “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.”
- “This game has a ton of potential, but I could not justify the price tag for the amount of gameplay you get.”
- “Sure, there's a storyline, but overall there's not enough gameplay for the amount they are asking to buy the game.”
- “Unfortunately, the driving mechanics are horrible, making it almost impossible to drive.”
stability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of severe bugs, glitches, and performance issues that significantly detract from the overall experience. Players have noted problems such as cut-off dialogue, laggy gameplay, and frequent crashes, leading many to deem it almost unplayable. Despite its potential, the overwhelming presence of these technical issues has left users frustrated and disappointed.
- “Game has potential, but is so buggy it's almost unplayable.”
- “This game is very buggy and should not have been released yet.”
- “I played the game for 12 minutes and I've seen enough; it's buggy, the FPS is horrific. I can play Hogwarts Legacy, Red Dead, and other games on high settings and get 60 FPS or more, but here, even on medium graphics, I'm struggling to get 30 FPS.”
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" that detracts from overall enjoyment.
- “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 suggesting that those who do enjoy it may have questionable judgment.
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.