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52%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
52% User Score Based on 296 reviews

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Responding is a single player open world simulation game. It was developed by Visionary Studios and was released on March 31, 2026. It received neutral reviews from players.

What is Responding? Responding is an upcoming open-world Emergency Services simulator sandbox that offers a realistic and in-depth Police, Fire, and EMS experience that is set in a fictional version of New York State. In the world of Responding, you, as the player, have complete freedom to engage in pursuits, traffic stops, shootouts, 4th alarm box fires, and much more. Work together with frien…

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52%Audience ScoreBased on 296 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
stability53 negative mentions
  • The game has huge potential with a strong foundation and unique mechanics like an in-depth computer system and engaging callouts.
  • The graphics are decent to good and the driving mechanics are enjoyable and realistic, with comparable physics to GTA IV.
  • The developer is active and responsive to community feedback, frequently releasing patches and showing commitment to improving the game.
  • Currently the game is riddled with game-breaking bugs, crashes, and optimization issues making it largely unplayable.
  • The AI behavior, controls, and UI are often clunky, unintuitive, or broken, significantly impacting gameplay and immersion.
  • The map is small and unfinished, content is limited with few call types, and there is a lack of tutorials or proper guidance for new players.

  • stability

    53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game is currently highly unstable with frequent bugs, glitches, crashes, and broken mechanics that make it largely unplayable in its early access state. Many users report issues like falling through the map, unresponsive interactions, and AI problems, though there is consensus that the core concept has strong potential once stability and polish improve. Overall, significant work is needed before the game can offer a smooth and enjoyable experience.

    • “Do not buy — this game is in no way ready to be sold at what they're charging. The calls only spawn once and there are only 3 call types. Pulling people over is broken, as is the investigative side of the game. On domestic calls, there isn't much you can do; you have to return all the way to your car and hope you remember their names. You can't find out what happened or who to arrest, and if you do arrest someone, it just glitches out.”
    • “Game has too many bugs and glitches which make the game completely unplayable. I got stuck under the map, flying cars, no actual controls to use with an Xbox controller. Your character just falls to the ground and can't walk anywhere; a simple knock means you fall over and can't get back up. The roads are unfinished, and if you drive on them, you go over and under the map. The game glitches constantly, you can't arrest or interact with anyone at all. Controls aren't easy, there's no tutorial, no tracked mission, no waypoints, no proper way around the map whatsoever.”
    • “Certain interactions refuse to work, game crashes or glitches you under the map frequently.”

  • gameplay

    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    14% positive mentions, 79% neutral mentions, 7% negative mentions

    The gameplay shows potential with unique police mechanics and enjoyable core features like driving and combat, but it is currently marred by numerous bugs, broken AI, repetitive content, and unfinished elements that hinder immersion and smooth play. Many reviewers note that the game feels incomplete, with poor polish, unreliable systems, and limited activities, making it difficult to recommend until significant improvements and bug fixes occur.

    • “Finally, overall, the game is unfinished, but I'm sure it'll get better later on, introducing more mechanics, better AI, a larger map, and more opportunities for the player.”
    • “I've actually had a lot of fun seeing the mechanics, the process, and the gameplay! Responding digs into a niche that most games don’t even touch, and the way it handles police mechanics is actually pretty unique.”
    • “The core mechanics are fun and great. The cars feel amazing; you can drive them all which is amazing and helpful and can cause some chaos when bored. With a more detailed map, more calls, bug fixes, and animation fixes, this could be a game for the ages.”
    • “The gameplay is repetitive and there are very little things to do in the game at this point, the driving is absolutely horrible and don't get me started on the NPCs and the random cars doing cartwheels in the sky.”
    • “Failed mechanics: the gameplay systems are poorly implemented and frustrating, they lack the polish required for this type of game to function.”
    • “Controls and camera are clunky, vehicle behavior is broken (cars driving through buildings, erratic collisions), and AI fails to respond to basic mechanics like emergency lights and sirens.”

  • graphics

    39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 54% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions

    The game's graphics receive mixed reviews, with praise for the detailed city design and overall visual appeal, especially on higher settings. However, many users report performance issues like frame drops, graphical glitches, pop-in, and inconsistent settings, indicating that optimization and realism need significant improvements. While holding potential, the visuals currently feel outdated and require refinement to meet modern standards.

    • “It's got nice graphics and the city they created is awesome.”
    • “The graphics look great and the overall concept is honestly one of the best I have seen for a standalone police simulator.”
    • “I do see potential if they stick with it tho, graphically it looks great and it seems like they have laid the foundation for a very in-depth experience.”
    • “Don't buy it right now, poor graphics and lots of frame drops. I'd wait for the developers to fix optimization.”
    • “There is no variety with your character, and the graphics are terrible. Lighting isn't right, buildings aren't realistic and look like a game from 2017, not a 2026 game.”
    • “The graphic settings are wonky; I changed some graphics settings, hit apply, just to watch it reset to what it was before.”

  • optimization

    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    16% positive mentions, 47% neutral mentions, 37% negative mentions

    The game currently suffers from poor optimization, with frequent frame drops, bugs, and inconsistent performance even on mid-to-high-end PCs. While some players experience smooth gameplay, many report significant issues affecting stability and low-end system performance. Although recognized as early access, optimization remains a key area needing substantial improvement.

    • “Performance is actually good when FPS just doesn't drop, usually happens when you activate the light bars, sometimes getting in and out of a vehicle and so on.”
    • “Seems well optimized at this time.”
    • “I'll skip performance issues on Unreal Engine because I didn't expect optimization, but I'm grateful for the graphics settings.”
    • “Don't buy it right now. Poor graphics and lots of frame drops. I'd wait for the developers to fix optimization.”
    • “I know it's still in early access, but for one of the most anticipated police simulators out there, I would expect it to run better on lower-end PCs. Through the updates, I haven't seen any changes that would affect performance on low-end PCs by much, so not worth it for now.”
    • “As a game that positions itself as a simulator, it's not just raw, but broken, non-functional, poorly optimized, and the earliest possible build done in the first year of production.”

  • story

    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    19% positive mentions, 56% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The game lacks a meaningful story or campaign, with many users noting the absence of narrative elements and quest tracking. Tutorial missions are minimal or unclear, contributing to a confusing experience. Overall, the story aspect is undeveloped, impacting player engagement.

    • “If you like campaign/story, 'Police Simulator: Patrol Officers' is for you.”
    • “Just need to fix some basic issues and even with the 4 missions the playability increases.”
    • “Tutorial missions: for some, footnotes in the upper left corner are enough for familiarization, for others, a full-fledged mission with markers showing where and what to do.”
    • “☑ no story”
    • “✅ no story”
    • “Game has too many bugs and glitches which make the game completely unplayable. I got stuck under the map, flying cars, no actual controls for Xbox controller, character falls and can't walk, simple knock makes you fall and can't get back up, unfinished roads where you go over and under the map, constant glitches, no way to arrest or interact with anyone, controls aren't easy, no tutorial, no tracked missions, no waypoints, no proper way around the map.”

  • grinding

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    20% positive mentions, 60% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions

    Users highlight that the game requires extensive grinding, often to the point of needing a "second life" to progress, indicating a potentially tedious and time-consuming experience.

    • “No grinding whatsoever”

  • replayability

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions

    The game offers limited replayability due to repetitive calls and responses, which can make the experience feel monotonous over time. While it shows strong potential as a police simulator, its current content lacks variety compared to alternatives like the LSPDFR mod for GTA V.

    • “There's not a lot of calls in the game, which can make it really boring to play and leads to a big lack of replayability. It's frustrating to have such a fun game with not much to actually respond to, or just responding to the same things at the same locations repeatedly.”
    • “As of the time of this review, it is a police simulator with the most potential, but the LSPDFR mod for GTA V is currently more playable.”

  • atmosphere

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 34% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The atmosphere effectively captures the authentic urban feel of New York City, particularly areas like the Bronx and Upper West Manhattan. However, some issues with physics and AI, such as unrealistic car launches and erratic behavior, detract from the overall immersion. A more polished environment and varied callouts could enhance the experience significantly.

    • “The atmosphere captures the essence of urban New York City very well, feeling very 'Bronx' or 'Upper West Manhattan'.”
    • “If this had a fully working, fleshed-out city map, and a few dozen differing callouts, the physics and AI were polished instead of randomly launching cars into the atmosphere or AI just doing some really janky stuff, it would be worth that price in my opinion.”

  • humor

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor arises mostly from unintentional glitches, such as erratic character interactions with weapons causing amusing moments. While these bugs create funny scenarios, they can also be frustrating and sometimes break the gameplay.

    • “Just a bug but funny as hell.”
    • “The character's interaction with personal items like a pistol or taser is erratic: sometimes they work, sometimes the character takes it out of the holster and puts it back, but other times, when someone shoots at you, it's funny to watch the policeman standing in front of the gun barrel, keeping his hands on the holster because the gun is stuck.”

  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The emotional experience is marred by frustrating AI behavior, such as unrealistic police actions and glitches that disrupt immersion, preventing players from fully engaging with the game's intended intensity.

  • music

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users suggest incorporating Wu-Tang Clan music, indicating a desire for a soundtrack with classic hip-hop elements.

  • monetization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Users express concern about potential aggressive monetization and hope the game remains a passion project rather than a cash grab.

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Responding is a open world simulation game. Common tags for Responding include first-person, indie, exploration, third person, early access and others.

Responding is available on PC and Windows.

Responding was released on March 31, 2026.

Responding was developed by Visionary Studios.

Responding has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked Responding for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

Responding is a single player game.

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