Police Simulator 18

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Experience the exciting day-to-day life of an US police officer in Police Simulator 18.

Genres & Tags

Simulation

Play Modes

49%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,489 reviews

graphics61 positive mentions

story60 negative mentions

story
549 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
81%
11%
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and variety, with many players noting that missions quickly become repetitive and uninspired. While the game attempts to simulate police work through various tasks, the limited mission types and frequent bugs detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration and boredom. Overall, players express a desire for more engaging content and improvements to the mission structure to enhance the gameplay experience.
- “Before starting your shift, you can choose an overarching mission for the shift which you are free to complete at any time during the shift or ignore altogether.”
- “There are various districts including any kind of environment - downtown, industrial areas, port, beach, highway etc. Missions take place indoor or outdoor and all the locations are truly atmospheric and realistic.”
- “As you advance in your career, the emergency missions get much more exciting and you get issued a handgun and later a shotgun.”
- “There are only a few missions, and they quickly become repetitive.”
- “This game is not that good; it only has so many missions that get repetitive, it gets super boring and the devs left this game 0/10.”
- “Many missions have been impossible to complete, and even if I could have completed these missions, there is not a great story or anything to make you want to engage for more than five hours of playing.”
stability
356 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
1%
96%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and a plethora of bugs that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players describe it as "unplayable" or a "buggy mess," expressing frustration over the lack of updates or fixes from the developers. While some find enjoyment in the game despite its issues, the overwhelming consensus is that its current state is far from acceptable, making it difficult to recommend.
- “Depending on your computer, this game may run slow at first; after you turn the settings down, however, the game runs great.”
- “This game is simply the most complete. For my part, the game is really very fluid; I am using an RTX 2070 8GB and the game runs great.”
- “Definitely the best cop sim in the market so far; it needs some polishing, but it runs great.”
- “This game is a buggy hot mess.”
- “Constant crashes and glitches make it unplayable even on my high end PC.”
- “I wanted to love this game, but with so many bugs, glitches and the fact the developer delivered an unfinished game, I would highly recommend not buying this game or returning it like I did.”
graphics
233 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
51%
23%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing them as outdated and poorly optimized, often comparing them to titles from previous generations. While some users appreciate the visual quality and realism, others find the graphics to be subpar, glitchy, and not reflective of modern gaming standards. Overall, the consensus suggests that significant improvements are needed to enhance the graphical experience.
- “The graphics qualities are amazing, same as the character models.”
- “Very intense game and the graphics are amazing; to the developer, you need to buy a suit because you will win a lot of awards.”
- “The graphics are outstanding and really everything in this game makes me want to play it more.”
- “Right from the start, the poor graphics are evident.”
- “The graphics look like they're from 2009 and the overall experience is poor and the callouts keep repeating.”
- “The graphics are bad for a 2019 game, and the lighting is a joke; until you are about 20 feet away from your vehicle, you can't see your flashing lights.”
gameplay
216 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
62%
18%
The gameplay of this title has received mixed reviews, with many players citing significant bugs, poor optimization, and repetitive mechanics that detract from the overall experience. While some users appreciate the potential and variety in gameplay, they are often frustrated by clunky controls and frequent crashes, leading to a consensus that the game feels unfinished and lacks polish. Overall, it appears that while there are enjoyable elements, the numerous technical issues and lack of engaging content hinder its appeal.
- “I hesitated to buy it because of the negative reviews, but now that I got it I actually find this much more fun and replayable than any other similar games, because of the very rich and varied gameplay, which allows you to experience any aspect of police patrol duties.”
- “The gameplay is fun, very fun, but there are quite a few bugs.”
- “Gameplay involves signing into a police computer and doing callups on the street in a patrol car - if you succeed in the callups you will level up and unlock more police vehicles and equipment.”
- “From the graphics to the gameplay mechanics, there are numerous flaws that render the game unplayable.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are also a source of frustration.”
- “This is a dead game that's riddled with bugs and boring gameplay.”
optimization
67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
49%
42%
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with many players reporting significant performance issues, including low frame rates and frequent crashes, even on high-end systems. Despite its potential, the lack of proper optimization and bug fixes has left many feeling disappointed, suggesting that it may be unplayable for those with lower-spec PCs. Overall, players are urging developers to prioritize optimization to enhance the gaming experience.
- “Amazing game, but for those who have a lower working PC/laptop, this game should be on GeForce Now. You still have to pay for the game, but you can play like you have a high-performance PC.”
- “If they polished it up a bit, got rid of those bugs, maybe added a new feature or two, and definitely worked on the optimization, it'd absolutely be worth $18 USD.”
- “Very nice game, but it needs more optimization!”
- “Also, it's piss poorly optimized and uses way too much system resources for what it is.”
- “You know your game's optimization is utter garbage when someone not only compares it to Ark, but says it's worse.”
- “What is most disappointing is the optimization of the game; I meet all of the recommended system requirements yet it still struggles to maintain 60 fps on low graphics.”
humor
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is frequently highlighted as a major draw, with players enjoying its entertaining and often absurd moments, such as glitches and unexpected scenarios during gameplay. While some found the humor to be hit-or-miss, particularly when it became repetitive or frustrating, many appreciated the comedic elements, especially in multiplayer mode, which enhanced the fun. Overall, the game is described as funny and entertaining, despite its bugs and occasional lack of realism.
- “This is a very entertaining game and very funny and fun. I love it, great work developers.”
- “Another funny issue occurs when you pick up an emergency call while traveling fast on the road and your cop car stops and gets rammed hard from behind, doing a lot of damage and slowing your top speed down.”
- “On my first duty, I crashed my whole car haha.... it was soooo funny.”
monetization
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game is overwhelmingly criticized as a blatant cash grab, with multiple reviewers expressing disappointment in the developers' lack of commitment to updates and quality. Many users suggest that the game feels like a rushed project aimed solely at profit, comparing it unfavorably to other titles in the genre. Overall, the sentiment is that the game fails to deliver value and is seen as a product of greed rather than genuine development effort.
- “This is a cash grab.”
- “The fact that the developers refuse to update it just reinforces the fact that it was a cash grab.”
- “It had awesome potential to become a great game but the people that made it have walked away from it; guess it was just a cash grab by greedy arsehats.”
grinding
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
20%
76%
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious and time-consuming, with many players feeling it detracts from the overall enjoyment. While some appreciate the game's graphics and realism, they often find the repetitive tasks and unachievable achievements frustrating, leading to a sense of boredom and dissatisfaction. Overall, players suggest that engaging with the game requires a significant time investment, often likening it to needing a "second life" to fully experience it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The only reason I have more time than that is for achievement hunting... which by the way after hours and hours of grinding, I'm fairly certain at least a couple of the achievements are unachievable, but there's a slim chance I could be wrong.”
- “I had such high hopes for this game, such a shame it will never live beyond dull and tedious encounters and investigations that really lead nowhere.”
- “I bought it thinking I was going to enjoy a new experience and I had a very open mind despite the mixed reviews I read for the game, but it turned out to be very tedious and boring.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
38%
13%
The game is praised for its rich and varied gameplay, making it more enjoyable and replayable compared to similar titles. However, some players note that the entire experience can be completed in under five hours, leading to concerns about its long-term replay value. Overall, while it offers a fun experience, its limited duration may hinder replayability for some players.
- “It is less procedural and much more complete, fun, and replayable than Police Simulator: Patrol Officers.”
- “I hesitated to buy it because of the negative reviews, but now that I got it, I actually find this much more fun and replayable than any other similar games, because of the very rich and varied gameplay, which allows you to experience any aspect of police patrol duties.”
- “It will make your game much more playable.”
- “You can experience every single aspect of this game in under 5 hours (and that's being generous), with zero replay value.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music and sound effects in the game are criticized for being repetitive and broken, with players experiencing the same short three-second loop throughout their gameplay. This lack of variety detracts significantly from the overall audio experience.
- “The music and sound effects are broken; I get the same 3-second loop of music the whole time I'm playing.”
- “The music and sound effects are broken; I get the same 3-second loop of music the whole time I'm playing.”
- “The music and sound effects are broken; I get the same 3-second loop of music the whole time I'm playing.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its diverse and realistic environments, including downtown, industrial areas, and beaches, which enhance the immersive experience of both indoor and outdoor missions. The above-average graphics contribute to the overall ambiance, making the city feel vibrant and engaging while maintaining smooth performance.
- “There are various districts including any kind of environment - downtown, industrial areas, port, beach, highway, etc. Missions take place indoors or outdoors, and all the locations are truly atmospheric and realistic.”
- “The city has a good atmosphere, the graphics are above average, and it runs reasonably smooth on my rig.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express strong emotional reactions, feeling a sense of hype and anticipation that quickly turns to disgust and betrayal due to perceived issues with the game, which has left them frustrated and disappointed.
- “To be honest, I was so hyped for this game, and the scam just made me feel so disgusted and betrayed.”