Parker & Lane Criminal Justice

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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,044 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 and controls are unresponsive, making it difficult to complete tasks effectively.

story
116 mentions
56 % positive mentions
41 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
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, such as crashes and lag, which hinder their ability to fully enjoy the narrative. Overall, while the story is praised for its creativity and character development, inconsistencies in gameplay and interruptions from ads detract from the experience for some players.
- “The storyline keeps you engaged, and every level is different and challenging but so much fun!”
- “I really enjoyed the gameplay and story.”
- “Love the storyline and levels; really fun.”
- “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
4 % positive mentions
-2 % neutral mentions
99 % negative mentions
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 game 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
26 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and crashes, particularly at the end of levels. Many players express frustration over the game's inability to progress after completing challenges, leading to a poor overall experience despite its potential. Overall, the stability problems detract heavily from gameplay enjoyment, prompting calls for urgent fixes.
- “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.”
- “Would've been a good game with an interesting storyline and gameplay, except for the glitches throughout and lack of instructions, but what is most annoying is how it crashes at the end of level 60 and returns to the startup screen.”
gameplay
24 mentions
42 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
21 % negative mentions
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, cluttered HUDs, and crashes, which detracted from their overall experience. Despite some positive aspects like graphics and story, the gameplay's inconsistencies and technical problems have left a significant number of players disappointed.
- “I love the game, details, and overall the gameplay!”
- “I really enjoyed the gameplay and story.”
- “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, the characters aren't particularly likeable, and I found it a tad glitchy and unresponsive, too.”
graphics
19 mentions
58 % positive mentions
26 % neutral mentions
16 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive generally positive feedback, with many users praising their high quality, stylish design, and smooth performance. However, some players note that while the visuals are appealing, the overall experience is marred by gameplay issues and a cluttered HUD. Despite mixed opinions on value for money, the graphics are often highlighted as a standout feature.
- “The graphics, music, and sound effects are high quality.”
- “Easy to control and great graphics.”
- “The visuals are next level for game house.”
- “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
33 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its high quality and ability to enhance the storyline, with some users highlighting its suspenseful and engaging nature. However, there are complaints about the inconsistency in volume levels, particularly at the end of levels, and some players find the lack of background music during gameplay to be disappointing. Additionally, technical issues with volume controls have been reported, affecting the overall experience.
- “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 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
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
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
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
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
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Users note that the game's optimization allows for performance upgrades, enabling players to achieve higher scores, such as earning 3 stars.
- “The performance can be upgraded, making it possible to achieve 3 stars.”
- “Optimization allows for a smoother gameplay experience, enhancing overall enjoyment.”
- “The ability to fine-tune settings for better performance really elevates the game.”
- “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “Despite the interesting mechanics, the lack of proper optimization makes it nearly unplayable on lower-end devices.”
- “I was disappointed to find that even with the latest updates, the optimization still feels lacking, resulting in a frustrating experience.”
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, with many expressing that the levels and story progression feel overly repetitive and laborious.
- “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 nature of grinding makes it hard to stay invested in the game.”