Contraband Police

I had a guy arrive at the border in a van saying that he was carrying medicine to cure children with stage 4 cancer. Unfortunately, his passport was expired by 1 day so i slashed all of his tires, sent him to the labour camp for the rest of his life and blew up the remaining contents of the van with a grenade.
10/10 game would recommend.

Honestly only installed this game because of CaseOh and I gotta say, it's actually pretty fun. I think the Indie game takeover that's happening is great for the current climate of gaming.

some guy said his family was in danger and wanted to enter to pay off the debt, but somebody didn't read the entry regulations. Denied 10/10

Overall great and immersive game, would absolutely recommend. Story is short, about 15 hours, and a little easy. However, you can play it multiple times taking different sides. There is also endless mode, and more content coming.
A few thoughts to the developers:
First, shootouts are too easy. I feel I can stand there and never die, just pop headshot by headshot. The big red markers make these interactions point-and-click without any strategy, and they also break the immersion of no HUD. First time, I was out of ammo, but manged to knife 4 guys without too much resistance, and I think that shouldn't be possible. Being attacked on the road is just a nuisance, not a challenge. Especially late-game with good rifles and health, I can just stand in the middle of the road and click below the red markers, and that's it.
Second, there's too much driving back and forth. Granted, I normally drove my contraband and prisoners whenever there were 2+, not realizing I might as well wait for more, but it still seems excessive. Being able to deliver prisoners and contraband at both locations could alleviate this.
Third, spotting smugglers is a little too easy. They always leave that UV mark, and if there is a hint like partial registration number, once you see it it's almost always going to be a smuggler. Also, it feels unlikely that the authorities know something about every single smuggler. How about adding some extra smugglers, which don't give you penalty if not found, but a significant boost if found? Like an unknown smuggler.
Finally, I would like more stuff to spend money on. The later half of the game I was hovering 10.000-15.000, but the upgrades didn't feel too meaningful. Maybe more cars, or even smaller stuff like automatic car weighing, improved bulletin boards, or cosmetic upgrades, or even just having multiple outside parking spaces.

What a great game. Not only is it hella addicting, but its actually fun, some people may play this game for an hour and get bored, but i just finished a 7 hour game play and it was still so fun. It reminds me of a tycoon type game i used to play on Roblox when i was a kid, mixed with Papers Please. And i also love the fact the devs don't just let the game rot away, they are consistent and always keeping up with updates and different modes. A multiplayer option would be so fun though, just saying.

✔️ The Good
• Realistic Simulation: Contraband Police provides a realistic simulation experience, immersing players in the challenging world of border control.
• Detailed Inspection: The game's detailed inspection mechanics offer a sense of authenticity, requiring players to pay attention to every detail.
• Varied Vehicles: A diverse range of vehicles and cargo types keeps gameplay interesting and ensures a different challenge in each inspection.
• Consequences for Actions: The game incorporates consequences for decisions made during inspections, adding depth to the overall experience.
• Satisfying Gameplay: Contraband Police offers a ton of fun, with engaging mechanics that kept me hooked for an initial 10-hour session; I couldn't put it down.
• Progression System: Contraband Police features a rewarding progression system that gives a sense of accomplishment as players advance in their career.
❌ The Bad
• Steep Learning Curve: The intricate mechanics may pose a steep learning curve for new players, requiring time and patience to master.
• Limited Environments: The game's limited variety in border checkpoint environments may lead to a sense of repetition over extended play sessions.
• Lack of Story Depth: Contraband Police focuses heavily on simulation mechanics, potentially leaving players wanting more narrative depth.
⚠️The Ugly
• Limited Character Development: The rebel storyline suffers underdeveloped characters and a lack of meaningful impact on the overall narrative.
• Repetitive NPC Voicelines: The constant repetition of NPC voicelines can become annoying and diminish the overall enjoyment of the game.
Overall Score:
8.7/10

This game came out of nowhere for me. I wasn't aware of it until I randomly saw it on YouTube, then I thought it would be one of those silly cash-grab games that you play once or twice and forget all about it, however to my surprise Contraband Police actually has a lot of content and it actually plays very, very well.

Imagine the fantastic Papers, Please but in 3d, and now you also have to check the vehicles on top of the people. On top of it you also get some side missions, along with managing your checkpoint, upgrading and buying new vehicles, buildings and personnel. Sometimes having to drive around personally and deliver prisoners and contraband.
Along with the campaign (which comes with its own missions) you also get endless mode which comes with more upgrades. The rule set changes frequently here, so there's always something new to do to keep it entertaining.

Honestly, if you liked Papers, Please - you're going to love this one too.