Parker & Lane Criminal Justice

About

Parker & Lane: Criminal Justice is a Simulation game that offers an intriguing story and good game mechanics, but is hindered by annoying ads and bugs. As a detective, solve cases and bring criminals to justice in this game with awesome graphics, while dealing with its drawbacks. The game promises a challenging and engaging experience for players.

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Play Modes

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

Parker & Lane Criminal Justice screenshot

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,053 reviews

story65 positive mentions

monetization80 negative mentions

The game features an engaging storyline that keeps players hooked and entertained.
High-quality graphics and sound effects enhance the overall gaming experience.
The game allows players to progress without mandatory in-app purchases, making it accessible.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, causing frustration during gameplay.
Excessive ads interrupt the flow of the game, often appearing before and after every level.
Some mini-games have unresponsive controls, making it difficult to achieve high scores.

story
117 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
42%
3%
The game's storyline is generally well-received, with many players finding it engaging, fun, and unique compared to other titles. However, some users express frustration with technical issues that disrupt their experience, such as crashes and lag, which detract from the enjoyment of the narrative. Overall, while the story is praised for its creativity and character development, inconsistencies in gameplay and technical problems have led to mixed feelings among players.
- “I really love this game..the story and drama is amazing👍”
- “Love the storyline, especially what's going on between Parker and Lane 🥺 I just got to that part where Lily's dad died and Lane stayed with her at the funeral and even let her sleep in his house, it's just so cute!”
- “It's challenging, has an immersive storyline and enjoyable characters.”
- “At this point, even the storyline isn't enough to keep me going.”
- “The levels overall and the story were very tedious.”
- “I liked the game but I'm tired of playing boards over because the game app crashes and then it cuts out the story, which is mostly the reason I'm playing it.”
monetization
81 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
99%
The monetization strategy of the game heavily relies on ads, with players frequently encountering long advertisements before and after each level, leading to frustration and complaints about excessive interruptions. While some users appreciate the option to play for free in exchange for watching ads, many express dissatisfaction with the frequency and length of these ads, which detracts from the overall gaming experience. A few players have opted to purchase the full version to avoid ads, but the overwhelming sentiment is that the ad load is excessive and negatively impacts gameplay.
- “No extra money needed for lives or in-app purchases!”
- “The game offers a fair monetization model that doesn't pressure players to spend.”
- “I appreciate that I can enjoy the game fully without feeling forced to make purchases.”
- “I understand some are necessary to pay for the game, but I'm seeing one before each and every level, and if you don't pass it because of some requirement for that particular level, then you will see 2 ads up to 30 seconds long each.”
- “The game is very good, but it turns off every time after the ads.”
- “To top it off, because I wouldn't pay to get rid of the ads, I have to watch a 30-second video (if you're lucky, sometimes a lot longer) to play each board, which is unacceptable.”
stability
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and crashes that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience the game freezing at critical moments, such as level completions, which prevents them from progressing and receiving rewards. Overall, the persistent bugs detract from the gaming experience, leading to frustration among users.
- “The reason I only give it one star is because it was very buggy.”
- “It keeps freezing every time I try to play; I have to exit out and restart it, but it still freezes.”
- “Great game but keeps crashing on levels, and when getting 3 stars, the level just freezes and doesn't complete. It gets annoying.”
gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
38%
21%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the fun and addictive elements, while others criticize it for being glitchy, clumsy, and unresponsive. Many users noted issues such as lag, crashes, and a cluttered HUD, which detracted from their overall experience. Despite some positive remarks about the story and graphics, the gameplay's technical problems and lack of polish have left a significant number of players disappointed.
- “I really enjoyed the gameplay and story.”
- “Very fun and addictive game; love the story and gameplay, nice graphics too.”
- “The plot, the gameplay, the graphics, the cartoon style, everything is amazing.”
- “Unfortunately, some tasks are almost impossible due to bad gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is average, controls are clumsy and amateur, HUD is cluttered and continually blocked during levels, graphics are nicely styled but average quality... not worth the $14.95 to buy it, not even close.”
- “The gameplay is slightly disappointing and the characters aren't particularly likable; I found it a tad glitchy and unresponsive, too.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
26%
16%
The graphics in the game receive a generally positive reception, with many users praising their high quality, stylish design, and smooth execution. However, some players note that while the visuals are impressive, they feel the overall quality is average and not worth the game's price point. Despite some technical issues and gameplay concerns, the artwork and graphics are highlighted as standout features that enhance the gaming experience.
- “The graphics, music, and sound effects are high quality.”
- “The visuals are next level for game house.”
- “Great graphics and a good way to waste time.”
- “The graphics and gameplay are fantastic, but I just don't like that you have to pay $15 for a full game. Any other game is $3-$5, and I refuse to pay $15 for a game I'll be done playing in a day.”
- “The visuals are next level for a game house.”
- “(p.s. I am glad it's not the same graphics as the Angela and Dr. Cares games. They really bother me! Just throwing that out there!)”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The music in the game is generally praised for its high quality and ability to enhance the storyline, with many users appreciating its suspenseful elements. However, there are notable complaints regarding the inconsistency in volume control, particularly at the end of levels, and some players find the lack of background music during gameplay to be disappointing. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the experience, technical issues and volume management detract from its effectiveness.
- “The graphics, music, and sound effects are high quality.”
- “Gamehouse has the best storylines and music.”
- “Love this game! Like all the other games by Gamehouse, it has a great storyline, amazing music, suspenseful moments, and all that to make it a great game.”
- “My only complaint is why is the end of level music so damn loud!!”
- “Even with the music setting all the way down, every time the level is over, the music volume just seems to go all the way back up.”
- “The only thing wrong with the game is the terrible music.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by Lane's character, whose sarcastic and dry wit adds a charming and amusing element to the experience. Players find this blend of cuteness and humor particularly enjoyable.
- “I love Lane's character with his sarcastic, dry-humored personality.”
- “It's cute and funny, even.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character development in the game has been criticized for being lacking and disappointing, with players noting that it feels underdeveloped and is further hindered by frequent glitches.
- “I was disappointed with the character development in this particular game.”
- “Poor character development, glitches all the time.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
100%
Users note that the game's optimization allows for performance upgrades, which facilitate achieving higher scores, such as earning 3 stars.
- “The performance can be upgraded, making it possible to achieve 3 stars.”
- “Optimization allows for smoother gameplay and enhances overall performance.”
- “The ability to fine-tune settings leads to a more enjoyable gaming experience.”
- “Performance can be upgraded, which makes gaining 3 stars possible.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, with many expressing that the levels and story progression feel overly repetitive and drawn out.
- “The levels overall and the story were very tedious.”
- “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore rather than an engaging part of the game.”
- “The repetitive tasks required to level up make the game feel more like a job than a fun experience.”