This Is the Police 2

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This Is the Police 2 is a single player strategy game. It was developed by HandyGames and was released on September 12, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"This Is the Police 2" is a story-driven game that combines elements of adventure, strategy, and turn-based tactical combat. As the sheriff of the violent border town of Sharpwood, you must manage your cops, investigate crimes, and make tough decisions to maintain peace and order. The game features a unique storyline with fugitive criminal Jack Boyd and young sheriff Lilly Reed trying to work together to keep the town under control.

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Audience ScoreBased on 234 reviews

story32 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The tactical missions add depth and challenge, making the gameplay more engaging than the first game.
The art style and narrative presentation are well-executed, providing an immersive experience.
The game offers a good mix of strategy and management, appealing to fans of the genre.

The game is plagued by excessively long cutscenes that detract from the gameplay experience.
There are significant issues with bugs and crashes, making it frustrating to progress.
The user interface is not optimized for mobile, with small text and buttons that hinder gameplay.

story
89 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
58%
6%
The story in this game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its depth and character development, while others find it overly lengthy and tedious, detracting from gameplay. Many enjoy the continuation of the narrative from the first game, but criticize the pacing and excessive cutscenes that interrupt the action. Overall, while the story has its merits, it may not appeal to those who prefer a more gameplay-focused experience.
- “Great game, entertaining story.”
- “What an incredible game, the story of Mr. Boyd and the way that he always manages to get out of dangerous situations. I think this is a great continuation of the first game. Sadly, I didn't have time to complete the first game, but now I will have to replay it and finish to know the entire story. 10/10 game.”
- “F***ing amazing, love the art style, the story, the pace, awesome work really never been so immersed in a game!”
- “The story is much weaker this time; a lot of twists made little sense.”
- “Good game ruined by a boring forced story with cutscenes that are so long and tedious. You can skip them, but you have to hold and tap for ages just to get through to the actual gameplay.”
- “I don't know who wrote this story/dialog, but it is literally the worst I have ever read and heard in my entire life!”
gameplay
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
54%
8%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the extensive mechanics and improvements over the predecessor, particularly in tactical and management aspects. However, a significant criticism is the overwhelming number of cutscenes, which detract from the actual gameplay experience, leading to frustration and a feeling of slow progression. While some enjoy the depth and strategy involved, others find the gameplay too random and difficult, making it less enjoyable overall.
- “The gameplay is also quite extensive for a mobile game.”
- “They've made some smart tweaks to the management gameplay and added a whole XCOM-style tactical layer that seems alright.”
- “Great story, graphics, gameplay... what else can I say?”
- “The gameplay is much shorter, yet more frustrating than the first game.”
- “The gameplay in the tactical play is too hard and lacks fluency, a bit frustrating and not fun to the point that I stopped playing.”
- “There's probably a great game in here (I enjoyed the first one) but an hour of cutscenes with virtually no gameplay is just ridiculous.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
88%
12%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the unique art style and immersive visuals. However, some players feel that the lengthy unskippable scenes detract from the experience, especially in a game designed for quick play. While the graphics are generally considered good, the gameplay experience varies, with some users finding it lacking despite the appealing visuals.
- “Great story, graphics, gameplay... what else can I say?”
- “F***ing amazing, love the art style, the story, the pace, awesome work really never been so immersed in a game!”
- “Very epic story, unique graphics, great police sim.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its soothing quality and how it enhances the story, others find it lacking and express a desire for more song selection. Overall, the soundtrack contributes to the game's unique atmosphere but may not appeal to everyone.
- “Pretty awesome game with unique artwork, smooth gameplay, soothing music, intense gameplay, and most of all, a great story.”
- “The music is quite good.”
- “And the music is horrible.”
- “I really missed being able to pick what song to listen to, but I think it made a certain plot point later hit harder.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
Overall, the game lacks significant replayability, with players noting the absence of different storylines and an endless mode that was present in the original. While some appreciated the new systems and mechanics introduced in the sequel, the consensus is that these changes did not enhance replay value.
- “Great sequel! I loved the new systems and mechanics, but I missed the replayability of the original since there weren't different storylines to explore.”
- “This would help enhance the game and add to its replayability.”
- “It has no replayability.”
- “Great sequel, loved the new systems and mechanics, but missed the replayability of the original since you didn't have different storylines to explore.”
- “Edit: Bugs are fixed, but after finishing the game, there is no endless mode like the original game, thus the game has no replayability.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has received criticism for its poor user interface, including small text and buttons that are not mobile-friendly, making it difficult for players with larger fingers to interact effectively. Despite attempts to optimize their devices, users report ongoing playability issues.
- “Firstly, the UI is bad: texts are too small and hard to read, and buttons are too small and not mobile-optimized in terms of placement.”
- “At first blush, the game doesn't seem to be optimized for people with big fingers.”
- “I've optimized my device and still no playability.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Many users feel that the emotional aspect of the game is undermined by a lengthy and tedious story, with cutscenes that detract from the overall experience. While the gameplay itself is enjoyable, the forced narrative and the cumbersome process of skipping through cutscenes lead to frustration rather than emotional engagement.
- “Good game ruined by a boring, forced story with cutscenes that are so long and tedious. You can skip them, but you have to hold and tap for ages just to get back to the actual good gameplay, avoiding the dull narrative.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and boring, with lengthy cutscenes contributing to a frustrating experience that detracts from overall enjoyment.
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and monotonous, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find myself doing the same repetitive tasks over and over, which really drains the fun out of the experience.”
- “The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”