Police Tactics: Imperio
- April 12, 2017
- CyberphobX Ltd.
- 16h median play time
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Get on Apple StoreIn POLICE TACTICS: IMPERIO you start your career as an aspiring police chief in Newport Falls, a city that is dirty and corrupt to its core. You are responsible for upholding law and order. Coordinate the emergency vehicles and personnel of the municipal precinct and put a stop to crime. Make sure that no crime goes unpunished and convict the perpetrators! You are the first line of defense in the …
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Reviews
- The game has a great concept and offers an interesting workforce management experience.
- Players can enjoy the strategic elements of managing police units and responding to various crimes.
- The game can be fun and engaging, especially for fans of police simulation games, providing hours of gameplay.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and crashes, making it difficult to progress, especially during the tutorial.
- The user interface is clunky and not intuitive, leading to frustrating micromanagement of officers and vehicles.
- The gameplay becomes repetitive quickly, with limited mission variety and a lack of updates from the developers.
- story86 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 86 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for its repetitive missions and unclear objectives, leading to a grindy experience that can become tedious over time. While there is a narrative present, many players find it overshadowed by bugs and frustrating mission mechanics that hinder progression. Despite some potential, the overall execution leaves much to be desired, making it hard to recommend for those seeking an engaging storyline.
“Having only played approximately 7 hours of the game, I will say that I do find myself returning every so often to play the game and progress further into the story mode.”
“You can take it at your own speed doing the missions when it suits you.”
“Good game overall, yeah things start to become the same if you don't advance in the storyline.”
“It does have a story, but after the first few missions it gets grindy and somewhat buggy.”
“This game is pretty frustrating; many times the storyline will throw missions that require your entire personnel to complete, and you'll watch helplessly as half of them are critically injured, making it hard to continue with the day-to-day missions that maintain your safety rating and provide your funding.”
“I finally gave up when I became stuck on a story mission that couldn't be completed due to yet another bug.”
- stability36 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is widely criticized for its severe stability issues, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and an overall unfinished feel that significantly detracts from the gameplay experience. Many players express frustration over AI problems and mission failures due to these bugs, leading to a consensus that the game is not worth purchasing, especially given the lack of updates. While some may find enjoyment in the game's jankiness, the overwhelming sentiment is that the instability hampers any potential fun.
“But so buggy, outdated AI, and an unfinished game feel.”
“Could have been so great... ruined by so many small and major glitches that break the game completely.”
“I started liking this game until I ran into a buggy problem with a call; I dispatched officers to the location and the subjects were inside a building, but the officers arrived at the location and couldn't go inside to get the subjects.”
- gameplay24 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players enjoying the mechanics and overall experience, while others criticize significant issues in the campaign that hinder learning and enjoyment. Although the user interface has seen improvements and the game offers solid concepts and decent strategy, many users report bugs and frustrations, such as unit selection problems and progress loss, which detract from the fun. Overall, while some find the gameplay engaging and replayable, others feel it falls short and could benefit from early access development.
“I love the gameplay and how the game looks.”
“Positive: the game is amazing, within the first day of having the game I logged around 5-6 hours on it. The UI seems to have improved since the original gameplay, the calls are interesting, and the overall enjoyment of the game is present.”
“Gameplay/replayability: 9/10”
“I have yet to try sandbox, but the campaign is horribly busted in a number of places, which will make this a deal-breaker for most users, as that is how you learn the mechanics of the game.”
“I just feel that there are some gameplay issues that take away from the overall fun level and if released as early access that would have allowed me to have given it a thumbs up.”
“U will feel bored after 1 hour of gameplay.”
- graphics16 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users describing them as substandard and reminiscent of older titles, often comparing them unfavorably to more modern games. While some acknowledge that the visuals surpass those of 2D police simulators, the overall consensus is that the graphics are simplistic and buggy, detracting from the gameplay experience. Ratings hover around 6.5/10, indicating a general disappointment in this aspect.
“The graphics are substandard, the game is very buggy at best, play is far too simple and does not live up to the advertisements.”
“Just like the last police tactics game but with bad graphics but same gameplay.”
“At first I was skeptical due to the graphics looking like they're from 2005.”
- optimization12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many players reporting issues such as being unable to launch the game despite meeting or exceeding system requirements. Users express frustration over the lack of innovation and complicated controls, suggesting that the developers should prioritize technical improvements and regular updates to enhance performance. While some players have managed to resolve their issues with developer assistance, the overall sentiment remains that the game is currently unoptimized and not recommended until further improvements are made.
“Edit: after help from a dev I was able to fix my optimization problem.”
“This game has optimization problems; I think more than one person would feel this way. Many players have noted that the game lacks innovation and has complicated controls, which could be improved with better optimization.”
“Very unoptimized.”
“Can't recommend until a later date when the game is more optimized.”
“I have to give a bad review, and the price is not proportional to the content of the game. I tried many times, still unable to enter the game. I can guarantee that my computer is running even higher than the other requirements of the game. This game has an optimization problem, and I think more than one person would feel this way.”
- grinding10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unbalanced, with limited mission types leading to repetitive gameplay. While there is a story, it becomes grindy and buggy after the initial missions, detracting from the overall enjoyment. Many reviewers suggest that the micromanagement required is overwhelming and detracts from the fun experience they anticipated.
“It does have a story, but after the first few missions it gets grindy and somewhat buggy.”
“Tedious micromanagement game with lame cutscenes.”
“I bought and played it hoping to enjoy a fun police sim with a slightly dramatic storyline of crime syndicate-style intrigue, but the experience is just too tedious and unbalanced; give it a pass.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as repetitive and quickly becomes annoying, with a relentless dispatcher voice that adds to the frustration. While some players may find enjoyment in the overall experience despite these issues, the sound design is generally seen as a drawback. Overall, it received a score of 7.5/10 for music and sounds.
“The music is repetitive and will become grating on your nerves quite quickly; the dispatcher voice is also relentless. I only unlocked 2 zones and it seemed like she was griping at me every 5 seconds.”
“If you're the sort who enjoys jank, glitches, and monotonous music/dialog while trying to squint at tiny details hidden behind a chunky UI and a skyline that obstructs mouse clicks, you might get a lot of fun from this title.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a stark divide in opinions on replayability; while some players rate the gameplay highly, others find it quickly becomes monotonous, leading to a consensus of very low replayability. Overall, the game struggles to maintain player interest over time.
“The replayability of this game is outstanding, with multiple paths and choices that keep each playthrough fresh and exciting.”
“Every time I play, I discover something new, making it hard to put down. The replay value is definitely a strong point!”
“With various character builds and story outcomes, this game offers endless replayability that keeps me coming back for more.”
“Gets boring very fast, 0 replayability, which is very bad - because Imperio considers itself an 'almost RTS'.”
“Gets boring very fast, 0 replayability, which is very bad - because Imperio considers itself an 'almost RTS'.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that "Imperio" evokes frustration rather than emotional engagement, as players feel let down by the developers' lack of communication and support. The game is perceived as a cash grab aimed at the YouTube community, detracting from the potential emotional connection players might have had with the role of a police chief.
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be engaging and entertaining, often leading to extended play sessions that blur the lines between gaming and daily life. The comedic elements contribute to a lighthearted experience that keeps players coming back for more.
“Hilariously, I played this game for about 40 hours and left it on all day and night, only taking naps to keep my body's engine running.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has been criticized, with users noting that the quality does not match the advertised standards, as the graphics are subpar and the gameplay is overly simplistic and riddled with bugs.
