Police Department Tycoon

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In "Police Department Tycoon," construct police stations and customize them with various facilities to combat crime in an idle game setting. Manage resources, hire staff, and upgrade equipment to improve your department's efficiency and solve cases. As your police department expands, unlock new districts and challenges to keep your city safe.

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Play Modes

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

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,391 reviews

story6 positive mentions

monetization61 negative mentions

The game has good graphics and is visually appealing.
It offers a fun and addictive gameplay experience, especially for fans of tycoon games.
The game allows for progress without forced ads, making it more enjoyable for players.

The game is plagued with bugs and glitches, making it frustrating to play.
Progression is slow, often requiring players to watch numerous ads or spend real money to advance.
The game's premise is problematic, as it portrays homelessness as a crime, which many players find offensive.

monetization
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
87%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the overwhelming number of ads that hinder gameplay and progression. While some users appreciate the option to pay for an ad-free experience, others feel that the game is designed to force players into watching ads or spending money to advance, leading to a perception of it being a cash grab. Overall, the reliance on ads is a significant point of contention, with many players reporting issues such as ads freezing the game or not providing promised rewards.
- “Best game with no ads in between playing it.”
- “If you purchase the no ads, it becomes more enjoyable.”
- “Not bad and no ads unless you decide.”
- “You don't make any money while you're playing or when you are logged off, so you are always broke, which forces you to watch loads of ads just to upgrade. Side weekend games are pointless; they are completed before you begin, and you don't win any rewards that help you in the game—it's just an extra for more ads.”
- “Fun game, but far too slow, slower than a snail's pace without having to spend money or watch endless brain-dead ads.”
- “You cannot win without watching ads or paying for their 'solution' past the second station.”
stability
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous users reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and crashes that disrupt gameplay. While players find the game enjoyable and visually appealing, the persistent bugs hinder progress and overall experience, leading to frustration and a desire for fixes. Many reviewers express that the game would receive a higher rating if these stability problems were addressed.
- “The game is addictive and awesome with good graphics, but after a while of playing, it freezes, and I have to restart it all over again. Kindly fix it.”
- “Would honestly rate higher if there weren't so many glitches or a lack of being able to continue the story more past the second place.”
- “Game freezes or crashes during some ads.”
story
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
69%
13%
The game's story is generally considered engaging and fun, with appealing graphics and a straightforward narrative. However, many players express frustration with progression issues, glitches, and a lack of available missions, which hinder their ability to advance in the storyline. While some updates have improved certain aspects, the overall balance and accessibility of missions remain problematic for many users.
- “The game itself is fun, awesome graphics, good storyline, and easy to follow.”
- “Graphics lean towards old school, but the artwork and storyline are adorable.”
- “The gameplay is smooth, and the storyline is interesting and fun.”
- “Not a good game, no fun, no reason behind the game, no storyline.”
- “The story development is stuck.”
- “I maxed out the story element and can't progress.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
5%
15%
Overall, the graphics of the game are widely praised for being visually appealing and engaging, with many users highlighting their quality and charm. However, some players have reported issues with freezing and glitches that detract from the experience. While the graphics are often described as "awesome" and "beautiful," there are mixed opinions regarding their modernity, with some noting an "old school" aesthetic.
- “The game itself is fun, awesome graphics, good storyline and easy to follow.”
- “Awesome graphics.”
- “Great gameplay and engaging graphics.”
- “This game is very boring; the graphics are so stupid.”
- “Graphics lean towards old school, but the artwork/storyline is adorable.”
- “I like the graphics, but sadly, when an aspect of the game leaves you unable to do anything, the life cycle of the game has come to an end.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some users noting a lack of variety and innovation, citing a repetitive framework across many games. However, others praise the engaging graphics and overall gameplay experience, highlighting its appeal despite the criticisms.
- “Great gameplay and engaging graphics.”
- “Gameplay lacks variety and there is not much to do.”
- “There are like 200 games with the same framework and the same gameplay.”
- “The gameplay feels forced, leaving no room to learn or explore.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently praise the game's humor, highlighting it as a key element that enhances their enjoyment and overall experience. Many express a strong appreciation for the comedic aspects, often rating the game highly and encouraging the developers to create more titles with similar humor.
- “It is funny! I love this game so much; keep making more games like this.”
- “Amazing game! Funny and adventurous. Five-star rating!”
- “Good and funny.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players report significant optimization issues, particularly experiencing stuttering and flickering after viewing advertisements, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience.
- “There is a major problem with the game stuttering and flickering after watching a few ads.”
- “The optimization is so poor that it makes the game nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I frequently experience lag and frame drops, which ruins the overall experience.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game has been criticized for being overly repetitive and annoying, leading some players to uninstall the game due to their dissatisfaction with the soundtrack.
- “The most annoying, repetitive soundtrack ever. I'm sorry, I just had to delete it.”
- “The music is incredibly bland and forgettable, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The soundtrack feels like it was on a loop for hours, driving me crazy.”