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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a unique concept and is the only police VR game currently available, which gives it potential.
- Some players find the game fun and enjoyable despite its issues, expressing hope for future updates.
- There are moments of good gameplay and interaction, particularly with voice commands and pulling over NPCs.
- The game is plagued by constant crashes, bugs, and performance issues, making it nearly unplayable for many users.
- The developer has seemingly abandoned the project, leading to a lack of updates and communication with the player base.
- Many players feel the game is overpriced for its current state, which is described as unfinished and lacking content.
- stability42 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and performance issues that detract from the overall experience. Many players note that while the game is technically playable, it suffers from frequent crashes, unresponsive controls, and a lack of updates from the developers, leading to a perception of abandonment. Overall, the game is described as a buggy mess, making it unsuitable for those seeking a polished gaming 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 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.”
- story22 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 86 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is notably lacking, with users reporting that there is no narrative to engage with. Many players express frustration over technical issues that prevent them from even starting the game, leading to a sense of boredom due to the absence of structured missions or compelling content. Overall, the consensus is that the game fails to deliver a meaningful 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.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the beautiful details while others criticize the overall quality as basic and buggy. Many users report low frame rates and lag, particularly on certain VR headsets, although adjusting settings to ultra may improve performance for some. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant drawback, especially given the game's price point.
“The game has beautiful graphics and detail.”
“Upsides: only real police VR game, decent graphics, playable, enjoyable.”
“Also many people are complaining about lags, yeah it is really laggy at first but setting the graphics to ultra should help (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?”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being unfinished and plagued by frequent crashes, requiring multiple attempts to start. Players find the mechanics outdated, with awkward grabbing and voice command issues, and overall, the game lacks content, becoming empty after just an hour of play.
“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.”
- grinding10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Reviews on grinding in the game are mixed; some players feel it requires an excessive amount of time and effort, likening it to needing a second life, while others appreciate that no grinding is necessary or find it to be a manageable aspect of gameplay. Overall, the experience varies significantly among players, with some describing it as decent while others see it as overwhelming.
“Decent grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“A lot of grinding.”
“Your lifetime of grinding.”
- monetization4 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 given the game's buggy performance and lack of polish. Many feel that the concept had potential, but the execution and pricing do not justify the investment.
“It honestly just seems like a cash grab--especially with the game being priced at thirty dollars USD.”
“I thought it would be a good game since it was a great concept, but when I started playing it, it was a cash grab. Always buggy, laggy, and 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.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews suggest that the game's replayability is severely lacking, with some users expressing frustration over its playability and overall design, implying that even a rudimentary version of the game would be more enjoyable.
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received positive feedback for its engaging and immersive quality, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the variety and composition, which effectively complements the game's atmosphere. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that adds depth to the gaming experience.
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express significant concerns regarding the game's optimization, urging developers to prioritize performance improvements or offer refunds and notifications to affected buyers.
