Kommissar

About

"Kommissar" is a narrative-driven detective game where players assume the role of a detective solving crimes in a mystery-filled city. Players will gather clues, interrogate suspects, and make decisions that impact the story's outcome. The game encourages player feedback during its Early Access development stage.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 43 reviews

atmosphere2 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game has a great concept and an interesting dystopian atmosphere reminiscent of 'Papers, Please'.
There is potential for the game to become great with further development and updates.
The style of the game is appealing, and it offers a fresh take on the 'government employee in a dystopian environment' genre.

The game is grossly unfinished, with many game-breaking bugs and a lack of core gameplay functionality.
Development has ceased, with no updates for an extended period, leading to concerns about the game's abandonment.
The writing and dialogue are riddled with typos and inconsistencies, making it difficult to follow the narrative or understand gameplay mechanics.

gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The gameplay has been criticized for its lack of clarity and polish, with a poorly designed tutorial that fails to adequately explain the game's mechanics. Reviewers note numerous bugs, graphical glitches, and inconsistencies in the story, indicating that significant improvements are needed before the game can be considered a polished product. Overall, while the dystopian theme is appreciated, the execution leaves much to be desired.
- “I wanted to give this a chance, considering I love dystopian atmospheres and totalitarian gameplay (Papers, Please; Beholder, etc.).”
- “The tutorial teaches very little, and the game has many mechanics that need proper explanation.”
- “The game needs a lot of work, from simple things like bugs and graphical glitches to larger issues like story inconsistencies, proper English, a proper tutorial, and improved gameplay.”
- “The tutorial teaches very little and the game has many mechanics which need proper explanation.”
- “I understand this game is in development, but if you are going to release a game that people are paying money for, at least have the core mechanics thought out and make a proper and polished tutorial before publishing it.”
- “The game needs a lot of work, from simple things like bugs and graphical glitches to large things like story inconsistencies, proper English, a proper tutorial, and better gameplay.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, graphical glitches, and incomplete scripting that hinder gameplay progression. Many feel it requires significant updates and a day-one patch to address these issues, alongside improvements in storytelling and tutorial guidance. Overall, the game is seen as needing substantial work to achieve a stable experience.
- “The game needs a lot of work, from simple things like bugs and graphical glitches to large things like story inconsistencies, proper English, a proper tutorial, and better gameplay.”
- “I just dabbled around in it a bit, and this game is in dire need of a day-one patch at the moment... scripting is incomplete and often breaks into glitches, forbidding you from progressing through the tutorial.”
- “No updates, and no addition to the confusing and buggy gameplay.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game attempts to create a compelling dystopian atmosphere reminiscent of titles like *Papers, Please*, but ultimately falls short due to various flaws. While the concept is promising for fans of totalitarian themes, the execution leaves much to be desired.
- “I wanted to give this a chance, considering I love dystopian atmospheres and totalitarian gameplay (Papers, Please, Beholder, etc).”
- “The dystopian atmosphere resembling 'Papers, Please' is captivating and immersive.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The graphics of the game are criticized for containing numerous bugs and glitches, indicating a need for significant improvement. Overall, players feel that the visual presentation is lacking and requires substantial refinement.
- “The game suffers from numerous graphical glitches that detract from the overall experience.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack the polish expected from a modern game.”
- “There are significant issues with the visual fidelity, making the game feel unrefined.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story of the game is criticized for its inconsistencies and lack of clarity, indicating that it requires significant improvement alongside other technical issues. Reviewers suggest that better writing and a more coherent narrative structure are essential for enhancing the overall experience.
- “The game needs a lot of work, from simple things like bugs and graphical glitches to large things like story inconsistencies, proper English, a proper tutorial, and better gameplay.”