Police Shootout
- June 1, 2022
- Hypnotic Ants
- 5h median play time
Police Shootout is a turn-based FPS game. Start your policeman’s career, solve cases, gain experience, and begin your adventure in San Adrino now! WELCOME TO SAN ADRINO Your name is Scott Price and you just started your first shift as police officer in a small city of San Adrino. You moved here from a bigger place where street gang fights are everyday life. SO LET ME ASK YOU... Why did a p…
Reviews
- The game has an interesting story with engaging dialogue and plot twists.
- Graphics are decent, and the game runs smoothly without major performance issues.
- The turn-based combat system adds a unique twist to the gameplay, allowing for strategic decision-making.
- The game is very short, with many players completing it in under 5 hours and lacking replayability.
- There are significant issues with AI behavior and mission design, leading to repetitive gameplay and frustrating mechanics.
- The voice acting and overall presentation feel low-budget, detracting from the immersive experience.
- story36 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story features a main narrative complemented by numerous side missions, but many players find it lacking depth and replayability. While some appreciate the interesting plot twists and real-event inspirations, others criticize the linearity and repetitiveness of the missions, leading to a sense of incompleteness. Overall, the story is seen as decent but could benefit from more content and character development.
“I very like the plot of the missions; the game is technically good, but for this price, it's definitely too short.”
“At first, the game seems fun and enjoyable as you get to uncover mysteries and figure out the story through interrogation.”
“The plot game situations are based on real events, such as unforeseen and dangerous hostage situations.”
“The storyline seems hashed together and forced.”
“After playing around 4 missions, it becomes repetitive because you just do the same thing each time, and there is not much dialogue difference between each mission.”
“The voice acting is pretty terrible, with a cheesy story to boot.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the fun and engaging mechanics, particularly in the context of a turn-based shooter and police simulator. While many praise the graphics and user-friendly controls, others express concerns about the AI and the lack of significant innovation in gameplay. Overall, the game offers a blend of strategic elements and dynamic missions that can be enjoyable once players adapt to its unique mechanics.
“The game has excellent graphics, weapon ballistics, and stunning gameplay.”
“An action game with user-friendly controls, excellent graphics, and exciting gameplay.”
“Realistic mechanics of actions, dialogues with choice options, natural behavior of game characters, and step-by-step solving of cases will attract your attention for a long time!”
“However, my main issue is how they did the shooting mechanics, and there is a small problem with the AI.”
“However, while I appreciate the effort, I must admit that the game itself hasn't undergone significant changes in terms of graphics or gameplay.”
“I was kinda weirded out by its turn-based gameplay in first person but thought I'd just give it a chance; maybe it is cool.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed feedback; while some players praise them as excellent and stunning, others find them somewhat dated or only decent in quality. Many reviews highlight the game's smooth performance and user-friendly controls, contributing to an enjoyable visual experience. Despite the varying opinions, the graphics are generally considered a strong aspect of the game.
“The game has excellent graphics, weapon ballistics, and stunning gameplay.”
“An action game with user-friendly controls, excellent graphics, and exciting gameplay.”
“It's really amazing gameplay, perfect graphics and models; also, I like the scenery, it's interesting!”
“However, while I appreciate the effort, I must admit that the game itself hasn't undergone significant changes in terms of graphics or gameplay.”
“The graphics look somewhat dated, like from a game from 10 years ago.”
“So far, it's a decent game for the cost, but the graphics are decent in parts.”
- stability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game demonstrates solid stability with no noticeable glitches or performance issues during gameplay. However, some users have reported buggy NPC behavior, which can detract from the experience. Graphics run smoothly without lag or freezing, contributing to a generally stable performance.
“The whole game has a solid concept, features good investigation mechanics, and in the few hours I played, I encountered no glitches.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes or major bugs, making for a stable and enjoyable experience.”
“I appreciate how stable the game feels; it allows me to immerse myself in the gameplay without worrying about technical issues.”
“NPCs can be buggy and are very predictable.”
“The game has a decent idea, but I experienced several stability issues during my playtime.”
“I encountered frequent crashes that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its funny conversations and amusing interactions, particularly in the context of a policeman simulator. However, some players feel that the turn-based action detracts from the overall experience, suggesting that while there are humorous moments, the gameplay may not be as engaging as other simulators.
“Funny conversations.”
“Funny policeman simulator with a turn-based mechanic and strategy.”
“There were a few funny interactions that made me laugh.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game effectively captures the authentic atmosphere of a police officer's life, immersing players in a realistic simulation with a variety of weapons and tasks that require thoughtful decision-making. Reviewers appreciate the game's ability to convey the challenges and responsibilities of policing, enhancing the overall experience.
“The game effectively captures the atmosphere of being a policeman, immersing you in a realistic experience without any fiction.”
“An atmospheric simulator of the work of an American policeman.”
“This shooter makes you truly feel like a policeman, thanks to its fitting atmosphere and a variety of challenging tasks that require thoughtful decision-making.”
“The game fails to create a believable atmosphere, making it hard to immerse myself in the world.”
“The environment feels lifeless and lacks the detail needed to draw players in.”
“Despite the setting, the atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, leaving me disconnected from the experience.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers minimal replayability, primarily limited to achieving 100% completion on missions, which is hindered by bugs that prevent certain actions. Players express a desire for a more dynamic and engaging experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
“I would say there is zero replayability, apart from trying to get 100% on all missions, which was only missed because of bugs in the game not allowing certain actions to be completed.”
“I wished for a more dynamic and replayable experience with this.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received negative feedback from users, with many describing it as unsatisfactory or poorly executed.
“The music in this game is really disappointing.”
“I found the soundtrack to be quite underwhelming.”
“The audio experience was lacking and didn't enhance the gameplay.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized for poor controls and a lack of coherence in tutorials, particularly the "negotiation" segment, which detracts from the overall experience.
“Not fun, bad controls, poorly optimized. The first tutorial was pretty good, but the 'negotiation' tutorial was horrible and makes no sense.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”