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Contraband Police

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2023

Global score

95

/100

Quick resume

Take over the duties of a border guard inspector in a communist country of the 80's. Smuggling, corruption and forgery are the order of the day here. Be vigilant and earn the respect of your superiors.

Pros

  • Realistic and immersive border inspection gameplay
  • Engaging strategic decision-making
  • Good sense of autonomy and freedom
  • Tension and suspense in inspections
  • Progression and learning curve

Cons

  • Limited multiplayer or cooperative features
  • Minimal narrative depth
  • Low emphasis on competition or social interaction

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have freedom to decide how to inspect vehicles and interact with suspects"

  • Competence
    4

    "Game requires skillful inspection and decision-making to succeed"

  • Competition
    Insufficient data
  • Continuation
    3

    "Engaging gameplay encourages repeated play sessions"

  • Cooperation
    Insufficient data
  • Creativity
    2

    "Some creative problem solving in how to approach inspections"

  • Domination
    Insufficient data
  • Escapism
    4

    "Immersive setting provides escape from reality"

  • Expectation
    Insufficient data
  • Experimenting
    3

    "Players can try different strategies and approaches"

  • Exploration
    3

    "Exploring the border checkpoint and surroundings is part of gameplay"

  • Expression
    2

    "Some customization options available"

  • Fantasy
    1

    "Realistic setting with minor fictional elements"

  • Fellowship
    Insufficient data
  • Growth
    3

    "Learning inspection techniques and game mechanics"

  • Health
    Insufficient data
  • Idle
    Insufficient data
  • Intimacy
    Insufficient data
  • Leadership
    Insufficient data
  • Progression
    3

    "Progression through ranks and unlocking tools"

  • Relaxation
    3

    "Calm yet engaging gameplay provides relaxation"

  • Sensation
    2

    "Tension from inspections adds emotional engagement"

  • Status
    Insufficient data
  • Story
    3

    "Narrative elements about border control and smuggling"

  • Strategy
    4

    "Strategic thinking required to identify contraband"

  • Thrill
    3

    "Suspense in inspections and decision-making"

  • Value
    4

    "Good perceived value for time spent"

  • Violence
    1

    "Minimal violence, mostly non-lethal encounters"

  • Survival
    2

    "Avoiding failure in inspections is key"

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Genres

Action, Adventure, Simulation

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