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.

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 8,075 reviews

gameplay130 positive mentions

stability786 negative mentions

The game offers a realistic portrayal of police work, allowing players to engage in various tasks such as traffic stops, accident investigations, and issuing citations.
The graphics and detailed environments create an immersive experience, making the city feel alive with pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
The developers are actively working on updates and new content, showing a commitment to improving the game based on player feedback.

The game is plagued with numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, such as AI drivers getting stuck, disappearing NPCs, and unresponsive controls.
Many players find the gameplay repetitive, with a limited variety of callouts and tasks that can lead to boredom after a few hours.
The lack of meaningful use for firearms and the absence of high-stakes scenarios diminish the excitement and realism expected from a police simulator.

stability
795 mentions
1 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
99 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among players, with numerous reports of persistent bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience. Many users describe the game as "extremely buggy," with issues ranging from minor graphical glitches to severe gameplay disruptions, making it difficult to fully enjoy the content. While some players find the game fun despite its flaws, the consensus is that it requires substantial improvements and fixes before it can be recommended, especially at its current price point.
- “It is not buggy like the other police simulator games.”
- “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.”
- “The game is plagued with an abundance of bugs and glitches that significantly hamper the overall experience.”
- “This game is an absolute buggy nightmare every single update bugs still aren't fixed and plenty of new bugs are added, the game half the time isn't even playable.”
- “The game is still very buggy, dumb drivers just not moving, clipping, ambulances, pick up trucks get stuck in traffic, meaning you cant clear the accidents.”
gameplay
575 mentions
23 % positive mentions
64 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the police simulator has received mixed reviews, with many players highlighting its potential for realism and variety in tasks, such as handling traffic stops and responding to incidents. However, persistent bugs, clunky driving mechanics, and repetitive gameplay detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration among users. While some find enjoyment in the core mechanics and immersive aspects, others feel that the game lacks depth and polish, making it difficult to recommend in its current state.
- “This variety keeps the gameplay engaging and reflects the diverse responsibilities of police work.”
- “The gameplay is well designed and feels realistic, making the game highly immersive.”
- “The gameplay mechanics of police simulator: patrol officers are both comprehensive and realistic.”
- “This game is completely broken; the mechanics are unreal, the physics are terrible, and the AI is beyond awful. The game does not feel like a police simulator.”
- “While the core mechanics are decent for handling traffic stops, patrolling the streets, and dealing with minor crimes, the police simulator is marred by repetitive tasks, outdated graphics, and clunky controls.”
- “The gameplay is repetitive and overall bland, with little variation in tasks and a lack of engaging content.”
graphics
433 mentions
38 % positive mentions
53 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the attention to detail and overall visual quality, while others criticize them as outdated and poorly optimized, leading to performance issues even on high-end systems. Many users report experiencing graphical glitches and lag, particularly when adjusting settings, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these issues, some players find the graphics enjoyable and immersive, especially in specific scenarios like nighttime gameplay.
- “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.”
- “The graphics are atrocious.”
- “The graphics suck even on ultra, frame rate low (even on lower settings), bugs abundant, game cannot get any jankier.”
- “The game is riddled with bugs, the driving physics are non-existent, and the map is incredibly bland, and the graphics are also incredibly bland; I have seen better AI on Roblox and the game has more bugs than Cyberpunk 2077 had at release.”
story
290 mentions
8 % positive mentions
74 % neutral mentions
18 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and repetitiveness, with many players noting that missions feel monotonous and often glitchy, detracting from the overall experience. While there are various tasks to complete, the absence of a cohesive narrative or engaging story mode leaves players wanting more, with many suggesting that the addition of a structured storyline could enhance gameplay significantly. Overall, the game is seen as a fun but ultimately shallow experience, lacking the compelling storytelling found in classic police simulation games.
- “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.”
- “Just here to tell you this is a great story-rich game with hours of gameplay for you to pretend to be the bad cop you always wanted.”
- “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
164 mentions
18 % positive mentions
52 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received widespread criticism, with many players reporting significant performance issues, including stuttering, lag, and crashes, regardless of their hardware specifications. While some users have noted improvements with recent patches, the overall consensus is that the game remains poorly optimized and riddled with bugs, detracting from the overall experience. Many reviewers emphasize the need for developers to prioritize performance enhancements and bug fixes before introducing new content.
- “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.”
- “Be aware, the game is barely out of alpha release or at least it feels like it; you will experience bugs, and performance leaves much to be desired.”
- “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
106 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, often leading to hilarious situations during gameplay. Many reviews highlight the comedic potential of the game's mechanics, such as absurd NPC behavior and unexpected outcomes during police interactions, making it a fun experience, especially in co-op mode. Overall, while the game has its technical shortcomings, these quirks contribute to a lighthearted and entertaining atmosphere that players appreciate.
- “Fantastic gameplay, generation/spawning of NPCs, funny dialogue when you do things like detain someone for a noisy engine.”
- “It's hilarious running around and being a menace to society but in a legal way!”
- “Nothing more hilarious than pulling someone over, giving them a ticket and then watching them immediately get into an accident.”
- “The amount of bugs is just... not funny anymore.”
- “Minor bugs can be funny, but they quickly become frustrating.”
grinding
98 mentions
3 % positive mentions
37 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it excessively tedious and repetitive, often requiring significant time investment for minimal payoff. While some appreciate the realism of the police simulation, they note that the lack of engaging scenarios and frequent bugs can make the experience frustrating. Overall, players suggest that the game could benefit from more variety and less grind to enhance enjoyment.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “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 due to varied options and enjoyable multiplayer features, while others criticize it for repetitive content and poor optimization, leading to a lack of incentive to replay. Overall, the game's replay value seems to depend heavily on individual preferences and the ongoing updates from developers.
- “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.”
- “While Police Simulator: Patrol Officers offers a captivating experience, its replay value may vary depending on individual preferences.”
- “Otherwise this has no replay value.”
monetization
19 mentions
0 % positive mentions
11 % neutral mentions
89 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of Police Simulator has been widely criticized by users, who label it as a blatant cash grab due to the developers' heavy reliance on paid DLCs without delivering meaningful content or fixing existing bugs. Many reviewers express disappointment, feeling that the game's potential is squandered as the focus shifts from improvement to profit. Overall, the sentiment is that the game prioritizes monetization over quality, leading to a negative perception among players.
- “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
16 mentions
19 % positive mentions
63 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many users noting a lack of a traditional soundtrack and describing the audio as bland or reminiscent of elevator music. While some appreciate the ambient tracks and the occasional character interactions with music, others express frustration over the inability to customize their audio experience, such as playing personal playlists. Overall, the music aspect seems to be underwhelming and in need of improvement.
- “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.”
- “I can't quite describe it, but the second you turn it on, see the bland, sterilized and homogenous environment or hear the typical elevator music, see the overblown unreal engine lighting or the awful animations, you'll know exactly what I mean.”
- “One other thing is their new update prevents me from turning off the music and audio of them talking about downloading the last update.”
- “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. While the day-night cycle adds authenticity, some players note that the overall pleasantness of the atmosphere may detract from the sense of risk typically associated with the gameplay. Additionally, the atmosphere reflects a European influence, which may not resonate with all players, but is generally well-received despite some bugs.
- “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 characters are one-dimensional and fail to evolve throughout the game, leaving little incentive to care about their journeys.”