Police Tactics: Imperio

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In 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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Play Modes

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

Reviews

54%

Audience ScoreBased on 138 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

stability18 negative mentions

The game has a unique concept of police management that can be engaging and fun for players who enjoy strategy games.
Players appreciate the potential for a good gameplay experience, especially when the game is on sale.
The game offers a variety of police units and allows for some strategic planning in managing crime in the city.

The game is plagued with numerous bugs and crashes, making it frustrating and often unplayable.
Many players find the UI clunky and difficult to navigate, leading to tedious micromanagement of officers and vehicles.
The gameplay becomes repetitive quickly, with limited mission variety and a lack of updates from the developers.

story
43 mentions
7 % positive mentions
86 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for becoming repetitive and grindy after the initial missions, with many players expressing frustration over unclear objectives and numerous bugs that hinder progress. While there is potential in the narrative and mission structure, the execution often leads to tedious gameplay, making it difficult for players to stay engaged. Overall, the story lacks the depth and polish needed to maintain interest, resulting in a mixed reception.
- “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.”
- “The missions/story scale based on what levels you end up with.”
- “It does have a story, but after the first few missions, it gets grindy and somewhat buggy.”
- “Unclear mission objectives - many times I got frustrated with the side missions as they would ask me to investigate one area only to find out the area marked isn't the right area.”
- “I finally gave up when I became stuck on a story mission that couldn't be completed due to yet another bug.”
stability
18 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 detracts from the experience. Players have encountered significant gameplay hindrances, such as units getting stuck and mission failures due to AI problems, leading to a frustrating experience. Despite some initial enjoyment, the pervasive bugs and lack of updates have left many users unable to recommend the game.
- “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.”
- “A interesting concept towards managing police but sadly the execution is rather bumpy and buggy.”
gameplay
12 mentions
33 % positive mentions
42 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the mechanics and overall experience, while others have encountered significant issues, particularly in the campaign mode, which detracts from learning the game. While the user interface and strategy elements have seen improvements, problems with unit selection and bugs have been noted as potential deal-breakers. Overall, the game shows promise but requires further refinement to enhance enjoyment and replayability.
- “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 broken 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.”
- “Just like the last police tactics game but with bad graphics but the same gameplay.”
graphics
8 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, overall, the graphics are considered simplistic and buggy, failing to meet expectations set by promotional materials. The average rating for visuals stands at 6.5/10.
- “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 and the same gameplay.”
- “At first, I was skeptical due to the graphics looking like they're from 2005.”
optimization
6 mentions
33 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
50 % 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. While some players have managed to resolve their optimization 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 developer, I was able to fix my optimization problem.”
- “This game has optimization problems; I think more than one person would feel the same way.”
- “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.”
- “Very unoptimized.”
- “Can't recommend until a later date when the game is more optimized.”
grinding
5 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 variety leading to repetitive gameplay. The experience is marred by micromanagement and buggy elements, detracting from the enjoyment of the storyline and overall fun. Many reviewers suggest skipping the game due to these issues.
- “But if you just want to have some fun, this game may be tedious for you because there are only limited types of missions in this game.”
- “It does have a story, but after the first few missions, it gets grindy and somewhat buggy.”
- “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.”
music
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-67 % neutral mentions
67 % 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.
- “The music in this game is incredibly immersive and enhances the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an engaging atmosphere.”
- “I love how the music evolves with the game, making each moment feel unique and memorable.”
- “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.”
replayability
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The game has mixed reviews regarding replayability; while one user finds it lacks replay value and becomes boring quickly, another rates its gameplay and replayability highly at 9/10. This suggests a divide in player experiences, with some enjoying the game enough to replay it, while others do not.
- “The game offers a fantastic level of replayability, with multiple paths and choices that keep each playthrough fresh and exciting.”
- “Every time I play, I discover new strategies and outcomes, making it hard to put down. The replay value is off the charts!”
- “With various character builds and storylines to explore, I find myself coming back to this game again and again.”
- “Gets boring very fast; 0 replayability, which is very bad because Imperio considers itself an 'almost RTS.'”
- “Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to play again. The lack of variety makes replaying feel pointless.”
- “The game offers no new experiences on subsequent playthroughs, making it hard to justify returning to it.”
emotional
2 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's design appears to prioritize profit over player experience, leading to a sense of disconnection and disappointment among users.
humor
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be highly engaging, with one user humorously noting that they played for 40 hours straight, indicating that the comedic elements are compelling enough to keep them entertained for extended periods.
- “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.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch; I found myself laughing out loud at the clever dialogue and absurd situations.”
- “Every character has a unique sense of humor that keeps the gameplay fresh and entertaining.”
monetization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is criticized due to its substandard graphics, numerous bugs, and overly simplistic gameplay, which do not align with the expectations set by its advertisements.