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This Is the Police 2

Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, iOS, Mac, PlayStation 4, Android • 2018

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Quick resume

Interpret the law as you see fit! Run the sheriff’s department, manage your cops, make tough decisions – and try to keep out of prison yourself – in this story-driven mixture of adventure, strategy, and turn-based tactical combat.

Global score

75/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Strategy, Visual Novel, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical, Simulator

Pros

  • Engaging story and character development
  • Challenging and strategic gameplay
  • Unique tactical turn-based missions
  • Atmospheric music and art style
  • Improved mechanics over first game

Cons

  • Long and sometimes tedious cutscenes
  • Steep learning curve and difficulty spikes
  • Some frustrating officer behavior mechanics
  • Limited replayability due to linear story
  • Occasional bugs and ui annoyances

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have significant control over decisions, managing officers with unique traits and choosing tactical approaches."

  • Competence
    4

    "Gameplay involves strategic management and challenging tactical missions requiring skill and planning."

  • Competition
    -3

    "Focus is on personal management and story progression without direct player-vs-player competition."

  • Continuation
    4

    "Players engage in long sessions with complex management and story, showing strong attachment."

  • Cooperation
    -2

    "Players manage a team but interactions are mostly individual officer management rather than cooperative multiplayer."

  • Creativity
    2

    "Some customization and strategic choices in officer deployment and equipment, but within structured scenarios."

  • Domination
    -4

    "Interactions emphasize managing flawed officers and mutual respect rather than exerting control over others."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Dark story and immersive gameplay provide strong escape from real life stresses."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily driven by interest in story and management, not obligation."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "Players try different strategies, tactical approaches, and officer combinations to succeed."

  • Exploration
    -2

    "Gameplay occurs in known environments with limited discovery, focused on story and management."

  • Expression
    1

    "Limited self-expression through officer traits and equipment choices but no deep customization."

  • Fantasy
    -3

    "Grounded in realistic police procedural and noir story rather than imaginative fiction."

  • Fellowship
    -3

    "Single player experience with minimal social or community interaction."

  • Growth
    4

    "Players develop officers' skills and improve management abilities over time."

  • Health
    -4

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement with management and tactical gameplay."

  • Intimacy
    -3

    "Limited to superficial interactions with officers, no deep emotional connections."

  • Leadership
    4

    "Players lead and manage a police department, making strategic decisions and guiding officers."

  • Progression
    4

    "Players accumulate resources, improve officers, and unlock equipment and abilities."

  • Relaxation
    -2

    "Gameplay can be tense and challenging, with punishing consequences and difficult tactical missions."

  • Sensation
    2

    "Atmospheric music and art style provide sensory engagement, though not highly stimulating."

  • Status
    -3

    "Focus is on personal story and management rather than social recognition or popularity."

  • Story
    5

    "Strong narrative immersion with extensive cutscenes and character development."

  • Strategy
    5

    "Heavy emphasis on strategic planning, resource management, and tactical combat."

  • Thrill
    3

    "Tactical missions and high stakes create suspense and excitement."

  • Value
    4

    "Players report good return on investment with engaging gameplay and story for price."

  • Violence
    2

    "Combat and arrests involve violence but balanced with management and investigation."

  • Survival
    4

    "Players must avoid failure, manage resources, and keep officers alive to progress."

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