Police Simulator: Patrol Officers

Take to the street as a police officer to keep the city safe... with not a Steve Guttenberg in sight.

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In "Police Simulator: Patrol Officers," players step into the role of a rookie cop with the freedom to explore and patrol a vibrant city. Issue tickets, arrest suspects, and keep the peace, all while navigating the complex social dynamics of the neighborhood. A realistic police simulator that offers a unique and immersive experience in law enforcement.

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 8,156 reviews

gameplay131 positive mentions

stability788 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and engaging experience for players interested in the daily life of a law enforcement officer.
The graphics and environment are well-designed, providing an immersive atmosphere.
The variety of tasks and missions keeps the gameplay interesting, allowing players to experience different aspects of police work.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustration.
Many players find the gameplay repetitive, with limited variety in missions and tasks.
The AI behavior is often unrealistic, leading to frustrating interactions and traffic scenarios.

stability
797 mentions
1 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
99 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous players reporting a wide array of bugs and glitches that frequently disrupt gameplay. While some find the game enjoyable despite these issues, many reviewers express frustration over game-breaking glitches, unresponsive AI, and persistent technical problems that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game is described as overly buggy and unpolished, making it difficult to recommend in its current state.
- “This police sim is great and for being early access, it runs great on my system.”
- “They've been steadily adding things since the game launched and while there are still a few minor issues, the game runs great 90% of the time and any bugs encountered aren't game breaking.”
- “I think they should keep going the way they have been; this game can be relatively bug free when they eventually stop being in early access.”
- “This game is plagued with an abundance of bugs and glitches that significantly hamper the overall experience.”
- “The game is very buggy, but that is to be expected with a game built on this engine, the AI do a lot of quirky behavior, sometimes causing you to lose points but it's part of the fun I suppose.”
- “It's a good game but still very buggy now that they have had a 1.0.2 fix when I get to the patrol car it somehow damages the car and also if you drive then stop on a red light you lose CP points.”
gameplay
583 mentions
22 % positive mentions
64 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the police simulator has received mixed reviews, with many players highlighting significant issues such as poor driving mechanics, repetitive tasks, and numerous bugs that disrupt the experience. While some appreciate the game's realistic approach and potential for engaging police work, others find it frustratingly monotonous and lacking in depth, particularly in terms of AI behavior and mission variety. Overall, the game shows promise but requires substantial improvements to its mechanics and content to fully realize its potential.
- “The gameplay is well designed and feels realistic, making the game highly immersive.”
- “The mechanics for handling traffic stops, arrests, and investigations are well-implemented, requiring players to follow proper protocols and make sound judgments.”
- “With its impressive graphics, solid gameplay mechanics, and attention to detail, it has the potential to be a standout title in the genre.”
- “Game mechanics, physics, and overall interface are very poor.”
- “This game is completely broken; the mechanics are unreal, the physics are terrible, and the AI is beyond bad. The game does not feel like a police simulator.”
- “The gameplay is repetitive and overall bland.”
graphics
442 mentions
38 % positive mentions
54 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players noting that they appear dated and are often poorly optimized, leading to performance issues such as stuttering and lag even on high-end systems. While some appreciate the attention to detail and find the visuals decent for the price, others criticize the frequent graphical glitches and lack of modern quality, suggesting that the game struggles to meet current standards. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant area needing improvement, especially given the game's potential and the expectations for a police simulator.
- “The graphics are top-notch, providing a visually stunning experience that enhances the immersion.”
- “The graphics are amazing and overall it is a very enjoyable game.”
- “The attention to detail in the game's graphics is outstanding.”
- “On the negative side, I haven't found a graphic setting that lets me play this game without stuttering and lag, sadly.”
- “The graphics look dated but are okay for the price; however, the game does seem to use a lot of resources, which is confusing based on those graphics.”
- “The graphics are atrocious.”
story
293 mentions
8 % positive mentions
74 % neutral mentions
18 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its absence, with many players noting that it lacks a cohesive narrative or engaging plot. While there are a variety of missions available, they often feel repetitive and uninspired, leading to a monotonous gameplay experience. Players express a desire for a more structured story mode or deeper character development to enhance the overall experience.
- “They use characters with a backstory, instead of created characters.”
- “The game offers a wide range of tasks and missions to complete, from responding to emergencies and apprehending suspects, to patrolling the streets and interacting with the community.”
- “I would like the game developers to add lots of features so we don't get bored so fast of repeated missions.”
- “You want a thrilling story filled with intrigue and excitement, not here.”
- “A story mode would have made this much more interesting.”
- “The missions and dialogue can become very repetitive quickly as all NPCs are the same few character models just different clothes with no facial expressions - they look plastic and move robotically, the dialogue recycles the same few lines for each mission.”
optimization
167 mentions
17 % positive mentions
51 % neutral mentions
31 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received widespread criticism, with many players reporting persistent stuttering, lag, and crashes regardless of their hardware specifications. While some users have noted improvements with recent patches, the overall consensus is that significant performance issues and bugs remain, detracting from the gameplay experience. Many reviewers express frustration over the developers' focus on releasing new content rather than addressing these critical optimization problems.
- “The new update has vastly improved the performance and gameplay.”
- “Has some pretty good optimization too, I was surprised I could run this with everything at max settings (1080p) on my laptop (GTX 1650 4GB VRAM but it is overclocked with MSI Afterburner, 16 GB, Ryzen 5 4600H).”
- “While police simulator - patrol officers demonstrates solid performance overall, there are some technical issues that need addressing.”
- “On the negative side, I haven't found a graphic setting that lets me play this game without stuttering and lags, sadly.”
- “Performance demands: the detailed environments and realistic graphics can be demanding on hardware.”
- “The game is poorly optimized, even with the GeForce Now upgrade.”
humor
105 mentions
98 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely derived from its numerous bugs and glitches, which players find amusing rather than frustrating. Many reviews highlight the comedic potential of the game's scenarios, such as absurd NPC behavior and unexpected outcomes during gameplay, making it a fun experience, especially in co-op mode. Overall, while the game has its technical issues, these often contribute to a lighthearted and entertaining atmosphere.
- “Fantastic gameplay, generation/spawning of NPCs, funny dialogue when you do things like detain someone for a noisy engine.”
- “The few glitches I have run into are not game-breaking, but hilarious and make the few hours I have in the game worth every penny.”
- “It's hilarious running around and being a menace to society but in a legal way!”
- “The amount of bugs is just... not funny anymore.”
- “Minor bugs can be funny, but these are just frustrating.”
grinding
99 mentions
3 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
59 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players describing it as tedious, repetitive, and lacking meaningful progression. While some appreciate the realism of simulating police work, the majority find the tasks monotonous and frustrating, often leading to a sense of burnout. Overall, players suggest that the game requires excessive time investment for minimal payoff, making it feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The leveling system is not tedious.”
- “Branching storyline/gear grinding.”
- “After grinding for about a week, I realized every type of call has the same scenario. Investigations are lame because they give you vague statements, and I've got 10 stars on 2 districts and never encountered a shootout or hostage situation.”
- “The game is very repetitive with the tasks, and it feels like you are grinding in a way but with no payoff.”
- “My biggest issues: no criminal ever uses a gun or shows hostility towards anyone, and it's incredibly tedious with very little diversification of what you do or can do. There is no activity that makes it interesting beyond unlocking new ways to be bored.”
replayability
22 mentions
36 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The reviews on replayability are mixed, with some players praising the game for its infinite replayability and variety of options, while others criticize it for repetitive elements and lack of engaging content. Many users noted that the game was more enjoyable during its early access phase, suggesting that recent updates have not significantly improved replay value. Overall, the game's replayability seems to depend heavily on individual preferences and the ongoing development efforts.
- “I like the callouts and the replayability as well as trying to unlock everything.”
- “Infinite replayability (although missions can become a bit repetitive) and, so far, constantly updated/expanded by developers.”
- “Replayability - variety of options for each patrol meaning that you are not limited to what the game dictates.”
- “A bunch of amateur developers or artists get together and make a giant cut-scene of a game or simulator, if you want to call it that, with repetitive dialogue, cut-scenes, and incidents, bad optimization and syncing, bad mechanics and nonexistent replayability.”
- “Otherwise this has no replay value.”
- “No replayability.”
monetization
20 mentions
15 % positive mentions
-5 % neutral mentions
90 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has been heavily criticized, with users labeling it a "cash grab" due to the developers' focus on releasing paid DLCs rather than addressing existing bugs and improving the core gameplay. Many players express disappointment, feeling that the game's potential is squandered by an over-reliance on microtransactions and a lack of meaningful content updates. Overall, the sentiment suggests a growing frustration with the developers' priorities, leading to a perception that the game is more about profit than player experience.
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't feel intrusive, allowing players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend money.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers cosmetic items for purchase, but they don't affect gameplay, keeping the experience balanced for everyone.”
- “The developers have done a great job of providing free content updates while also offering optional paid features that enhance the game.”
- “Police Simulator had the potential to be a standout in the simulation genre, but the developers’ over-reliance on paid DLCs has turned it into a cash grab.”
- “This game is a blatant cash grab and the developers know it and simply don't care anymore.”
- “This started with such promise in the early days, but all they do now is release cash grab DLCs without meaningful new content.”
music
15 mentions
20 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users noting a lack of a traditional soundtrack and limited audio options, such as the inability to turn off music or integrate personal playlists. While the ambient tracks are considered important for enhancing the game's atmosphere, the overall musical experience is described as minimal, with some humorous observations about voice acting. Additionally, there are moments where characters interact with music, adding a touch of realism to the environment.
- “The world is awesome and realistic, except the variances in people, cars, voice actors, and other fine details like music from the detainee's car when pulled over for some characters. I can imagine this will be a huge challenge to get variants into the game, so as I recommended, completion of the title to its full potential may be in releasing tools.”
- “There's some cool things like when there is a person walking around with headphones, they will groove to the music.”
- “Theirs no traditional soundtrack, making it more important to nail those ambience tracks.”
- “One other thing is their new update prevents me from turning off the music and audio of them talking about downloading the last update.”
- “No music other than the main menu, but I wasn't really expecting any.”
- “There's some cool things like when there is a person walking around with headphones they will groove to the music.”
atmosphere
10 mentions
50 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a blend of realistic sound design, including sirens and ambient noise, which enhances the immersive experience of patrolling an old city center. Players appreciate the day-night cycle that adds authenticity, though some note that the atmosphere leans more towards a European feel rather than North American. While the overall ambiance is engaging, technical bugs occasionally disrupt the experience, but they do not significantly detract from the enjoyment.
- “On the auditory front, the sound design effectively complements the gameplay, with realistic sirens, radio chatter, and ambient noise adding to the atmosphere.”
- “The day-night cycle adds a sense of authenticity, as the city comes to life with vibrant lighting and atmospheric effects.”
- “The cars sound nice, and the atmospheric sounds seem accurate.”
- “The cars handle like a cruise ship at slow speeds and like a space shuttle entering Earth's atmosphere at high speeds.”
- “An old city center with almost a claustrophobic atmosphere.”
- “One final note I will mention is that since the developers seem to be based in Europe, some of the atmosphere in the game does not necessarily reflect North America and can feel more European, but I can appreciate how they are still trying nonetheless.”
emotional
9 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Reviews highlight a lack of emotional depth in the game's characters and scenarios, with players noting that reactions to serious events, like wrongful arrests, feel overly subdued and unrealistic. While some players express frustration with gameplay mechanics and AI behavior, others mention moments of genuine emotional impact, indicating a mixed experience overall. The emotional engagement appears limited, with many players feeling disconnected from the game's narrative and character responses.
- “I could go on and on, but I cried so hard it made me pull out the Ouija board asking if this game will ever get any better, and it spelled out 'stay away' with really fast movement.”
- “Even the emotional people just kind of graciously walk off or 'yell' quietly?!”
- “People are unrealistically unemotional - when someone is wrongly arrested or accused, you can get them to be a bit more realistically pissed off - seems everyone in this city is far too mellow and unemotional.”
character development
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Character development is considered decent, but players feel that the variety in character designs is lacking, leading to repetitive encounters with the same characters.
- “The AI design is decent, though it could offer more character designs, as you tend to see the same people over and over again.”
- “Character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “The progression of characters is predictable and uninspired, leaving little room for growth or surprise.”