Jurisdiction
- March 2, 2021
- Meteor Shock
Get on Steam"Jurisdiction" is a police chief simulation game where you hire, equip, and customize the police force in the city of Freemont. Shape department policy and dispatch officers to various crimes, affecting the city's criminal ecosystem. With over 30 crimes to handle, your choices will impact the public's trust and could lead to being fired if you fail to protect and serve.
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and engaging police management experience with various challenges and customization options.
- Developers frequently update the game and add new features, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- The graphics are appreciated, and the game provides a fun and addictive gameplay loop for fans of the genre.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs, particularly with the chase mechanics and unit performance.
- Fleeing suspects often escape despite having multiple units in pursuit, leading to frustration and a sense of unmanageability.
- The game lacks sufficient depth and variety in updates, and some players feel it becomes boring over time.
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs affecting gameplay, particularly during investigations and car pursuits. Players report that the game often becomes unplayable due to persistent glitches and poor camera controls, leading to a frustrating experience overall.
“The investigations are buggy; the car pursuits basically never end, no matter how many officers are put on them. If they stop, they one-tap cops and then die. This game is just sad, and I actually wasted money on it.”
“I have to agree that this game is buggy as heck when you have tons of units in the game.”
“However, right now the game is very buggy, and the camera controls are awful.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay features an interesting loop but suffers from a poorly executed chase mechanic that has remained unaddressed for three years, leading to concerns about its overall polish and depth. While it shows potential, it requires significant quality of life improvements to enhance the experience.
“The gameplay loop is interesting and engaging, especially considering the tight budget of the game.”
“While it could benefit from more polish and quality of life improvements, the core gameplay is quite enjoyable.”
“The game offers a unique gameplay experience that keeps players coming back for more.”
“The poorly designed chase mechanic alone is why I'm giving this a negative review, and the fact that it hasn't been fixed in 3 years is quite concerning.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks any real depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The controls are unresponsive and clunky, which severely detracts from the overall experience.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers commend the graphics, highlighting the effort and attention to detail put in by the developers.
“I appreciate the graphics and the time the developers took to make this happen.”
