Police Enforcement VR : 1-K-27
- June 8, 2018
- Karnage Gaming
- 1h median play time
Get on Steam"Police Enforcement VR: 1-K-27" is an open-world police simulator built for Virtual Reality, where players can attend Police Academy, complete training, and advance in their career as a police officer. The game features speech recognition software, random events, and authentic police equipment and vehicles. Players can patrol on foot or by car, and interact with suspects and people through voice commands.
Reviews
- The game has a unique concept as a police VR simulator, which many players find appealing.
- Some players have expressed enjoyment in the gameplay despite the bugs, indicating potential for fun if issues are resolved.
- There is hope among players that if the developer returns or if another team takes over, the game could be significantly improved.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and crashes, making it nearly unplayable for many users.
- The developer has seemingly abandoned the project, leading to frustration among players who feel scammed.
- Many players report that the game lacks content and polish, with poor controls and mechanics that detract from the experience.
- stability21 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and performance issues that significantly detract from the experience. Many players note that while the game is technically playable, it suffers from freezing, unresponsive controls, and a lack of updates, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, the consensus is that the game feels unpolished and abandoned, making it difficult to recommend for those seeking a smooth and enjoyable gameplay experience.
“As soon as I load into the menu, it freezes and takes me back to my Steam library.”
“The number of glitches and errors is beyond human comprehension.”
“This game may have been abandoned, but the game is still kind of fun to play; however, if you're looking for a clean, polished game, do not buy this. The game is pretty buggy at the moment and may stay that way.”
- story11 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized, with users noting a complete lack of narrative and suggesting that the gameplay becomes monotonous without engaging missions. Additionally, technical issues prevent players from even starting the game, further detracting from any potential story experience.
“☑ no story”
“I didn't trust reviews... bought and decided to try, but too many bugs and crashes before I can even start the first mission.”
“Be aware that there are plenty of things to do in this map with your imagination, but you will get bored eventually unless they add better and more frequent missions and really upgrade equipment.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting decent visuals and detail, while others criticize the overall quality as basic and plagued by bugs. Many users report performance issues, including low frame rates and lag, although adjusting settings can improve the experience for some. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant drawback, especially on certain VR platforms.
“Upsides: only real police VR game, decent graphics, playable, enjoyable.”
“The game has beautiful graphics and detail.”
“Setting the graphics to ultra should help with lag issues; it at least helped me.”
“Frame rate is too low even though graphics aren't the best.”
“Visuals look all messed up on WMR, unplayable. Do not buy unless maybe you have an Oculus or Vive.”
“Nothing resembling a tutorial, terrible locomotion, wtf controls, beyond basic graphics, bugs in the first 5 minutes... no way this should have made it to the Steam store in this state and someone had the nerve to charge $30?”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being unfinished and plagued by technical issues, including frequent crashes and outdated mechanics. Players find the content lacking, with the experience feeling empty after just an hour of play. Additionally, the user interface and grabbing mechanics are noted as needing significant updates to meet modern standards.
“This game is far from finished and you have to boot it up 4-5 times for it not to crash, gameplay is weird and voice commands will make people magically get out of cuffs.”
“Grabbing mechanics are odd too.”
“This game is far from finished and you have to boot it up 4-5 times for it not to crash. Gameplay is weird and voice commands will make people magically get out of cuffs.”
“2018 mechanics and UI and menus need updating to 2021 standards.”
“There is almost no content; it's empty after 1 hour of gameplay.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Reviews on grinding in the game vary significantly; some players feel it requires an excessive amount of time and effort, describing it as a "life-time of grinding," while others appreciate that no grinding is necessary at all. A few mention that the grinding is decent, suggesting a mixed experience overall.
“Decent grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“A lot of grinding.”
“Your lifetime of grinding.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, with users expressing disappointment over its $30 price tag and technical issues such as bugs and lag, which detract from the overall experience. Many feel that the game's quality does not justify the cost.
“I thought it would be a good game since it had a great concept, but when I started playing it, it felt like a cash grab. It was always buggy and laggy, making it hard to drive. 0/10. I personally would not have bought it.”
“It honestly just seems like a cash grab—especially with the game being priced at thirty dollars USD.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its lack of replayability, with some users suggesting that it feels outdated and unengaging, to the point where even a novice could create a more enjoyable experience.
“The game lacks any meaningful choices, making multiple playthroughs feel pointless.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to return; the experience feels stale.”
“The limited variety in gameplay mechanics means that replaying the game feels like a chore rather than a fun experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is often praised for its immersive quality and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with many users noting that it complements the gameplay effectively. Some reviews highlight memorable tracks that resonate with players long after their gaming sessions. However, a few critiques mention that certain pieces can become repetitive over time.
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the game's optimization, urging developers to prioritize performance improvements or offer refunds and notifications to affected buyers.
