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Beat Cop

Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, iOS, Mac, PlayStation 4, Android • 2017

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Quick resume

A retro, pixel art style adventure in New York, inspired by ’80s cop shows. You are Jack Kelly and you’ve been framed for murder. Now as a regular beat cop you have to find out, who did that. Expect thick crime story, a lot of black humour and all the other things you can find on the streets of Brooklyn.

Global score

82/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Simulator, Point-and-click, Puzzle

Pros

  • Engaging 1980s cop drama atmosphere
  • Strong narrative with multiple endings
  • Humorous and dark writing
  • Challenging time and resource management
  • Good replayability and character interactions

Cons

  • Repetitive ticketing gameplay
  • Some bugs and control issues
  • Limited environment exploration
  • Dialogue auto-advances too fast for some
  • Story ending considered weak by some

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have freedom to choose how to approach tasks, whom to side with, and how to balance relationships with factions, reflecting high personal control."

  • Competence
    3

    "Game involves skillful time and resource management, prioritizing tasks, and some mini-games, requiring player effectiveness."

  • Competition
    -4

    "Focus is on personal progress and story; no evidence of competitive multiplayer or leaderboards."

  • Continuation
    3

    "Players report engaging story and replayability with multiple endings encouraging repeated playthroughs."

  • Cooperation
    -3

    "Gameplay centers on individual tasks and managing personal relationships with factions, limited direct player cooperation."

  • Creativity
    2

    "Players can choose different approaches and moral stances, but game world and tasks are predefined with limited creation."

  • Domination
    -4

    "Interactions emphasize balanced relationships and survival rather than exerting control or superiority over others."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Strong immersion in 1980s NYC cop life with nostalgic atmosphere and dark humor provides escape from reality."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily for intrinsic interest in story, setting, and gameplay without external obligation."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "Players experiment with different faction alliances, moral choices, and task priorities affecting outcomes."

  • Exploration
    -2

    "Game is limited to a single street environment with known locations; exploration is minimal."

  • Expression
    -3

    "Character and environment customization is minimal; expression mainly through choices and dialogue."

  • Fantasy
    -1

    "Game is grounded in a realistic 1980s police setting with some exaggerated humor but no strong fantasy elements."

  • Fellowship
    -3

    "Social interaction is mostly narrative and faction-based, with limited community or multiplayer engagement."

  • Growth
    3

    "Players develop skills in time management, decision making, and learn story details through progression."

  • Health
    -4

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity; some references to drug use but no health-related mechanics."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires active attention to manage tasks and time; not designed for idle or background play."

  • Intimacy
    -3

    "Interactions are mostly superficial or narrative-driven with limited emotional or close relationship building."

  • Leadership
    -3

    "Player acts individually without leading others; decisions affect personal story but no group management."

  • Progression
    3

    "Players accumulate money, reputation, and unlock story progress and endings through completing tasks."

  • Relaxation
    -2

    "Time pressure and task quotas create tension; some players find it stressful rather than relaxing."

  • Sensation
    2

    "Pixel art and 80s soundtrack provide sensory enjoyment; humor and story add emotional engagement."

  • Status
    -3

    "Recognition is narrative-based within the game world; no social status or external visibility."

  • Story
    4

    "Strong narrative focus with multiple endings, character interactions, and evolving plot."

  • Strategy
    3

    "Players must plan time and task priorities, manage faction relationships, and make strategic choices."

  • Thrill
    2

    "Some suspense from time limits, faction conflicts, and story events, but overall moderate tension."

  • Value
    3

    "Players report good value for price with engaging content and replayability."

  • Violence
    -2

    "Violence is present but limited; gameplay focuses more on law enforcement and management than combat."

  • Survival
    3

    "Players must avoid failure by balancing faction relations and completing tasks to survive and progress."

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