Police Stories
Inspired by SWAT 4 and gritty police TV shows, Police Stories is a fresh take on top-down shooters with an emphasis on tactics that forces you to make split second decisions. Neutralize criminals, rescue civilians and defuse bombs in Single Player mode or Online Co-op. And remember – shooting first is not an option! Unforgiving and tense, each mission tells a story of two police operatives – John Rimes and Rick Jones, filled with infiltrating gang hideouts, rescuing hostages, making arrests and other life-threatening situations. The Surrender System allows you to apprehend the suspects without resorting to violence. Fire a warning shot near them or engage them in melee combat – those are just some of the ways you can make them submit. Issue commands to your fellow cop Rick Jones. Make sure to use him wisely – and who knows, he might save your life in return.
Game Discussion
Steam User 10
+ cute pixel game about two cool cops wow omg
played with a friend and it was fun
- toooooooooooooooooooo short
Steam User 6
This is honest to God a good game, but it's frustrating when it comes to simple mechanics, like picking up a gun is the worst part of this game.
Steam User 5
Police Stories
”Tactical Top Down Shooter”
A fun tactical top down shooter that is fairly brutal to learn at the start. In the beginning you will die a lot as its very realistic in terms of being shot, you have maybe 1 or 2 shots and you're done. Great AI partner if you use him correctly.
Good little story and characters. Co-op play mode is available too.
Plenty of weapons and non lethal gadgets.
The goal is arrest rather than kill for maximum points and make sure you have a reason to shoot if you need too.
Trail-Dave
”I'll be at your place in a few – just make sure to put on your cleanest uniform and maybe take a shower. You've been staying home for days, bet you smell like garbage right now“
Steam User 4
If there's ever a second game, I'll definitely pick it up, but that price better change cause $25 is insane (5-10 is perfect); glad I got it on sale :)
I mainly play on my SteamDeck, and I gotta say the AI can be ridiculously quick at times; some balancing is definitely needed. On PC, I can match the AI's insane reaction time, but I think the developers did that on purpose, as suspects can be unpredictable. I think they should've gone with a different approach, where some suspects shoot on sight, and some actually have a conscience. I wasn't following it, but the story seemed cool. I loved the whole 80's vibe, but I definitely would've paid more attention if they had VAs (voice actors). I guess they were on a budget.
I know I sound like I'm complaining, but I truly enjoyed this game. I wish it was in early access so these issues could be fixed, but I'm pretty sure the devs have moved on, though I can't complain since I snagged this for $3. If there's ever a second instalment with a polished UI, AI, and gameplay, I'll definitely pick it up. I wish my brother or friends would pick this up cause I hate ordering around my AI partner, but bro is clutch sometimes.
Steam User 4
Police Stories is def. one of the games that is better played with friends
A.I. Partner is though to handle especially if you want speeding done
Gameplay overall is great it really makes that HotLine Miami feel but instead of kill all you must capture and detain for best result.
Story for now is lackluster. Could have been great but dam so many holes it has 2nd game could have made it full but there is no 2nd game. And Unresolved story of one of characters in main story is just dam... What really did happen to that dude you will ask.
7.5 out of 10
Steam User 5
This review is aimed at people who enjoy getting all achievements in their games.
Personal time to Get ALL achievements: ~9 hours
Achievement satisfaction: 8/10
Difficulty to reach 100%: 2/10
Gameplay
Multiple playthroughs required: Yes/No
Difficulty achievements: None, but there is an achievement for getting perfect scores on every level.
Missable achievements: Yes
If yes, why are they missable?
- Combat challenges
Playstyle defining achievements (such as pacifist runs): Yes
Speedrun and/or time based achievements: Yes
Post-game grinding required: No
Multiplayer
Online connection required: Yes
Multiplayer achievements: Yes
Co-op required: Yes
PvP required: No
Miscellaneous
DLC required: No
Glitched/buggy achievements: None as far as I know.
Currently unobtainable achievements: None as far as I know.
Guide(s) available: Yes
Steam User 3
Hotline Miami: Police EditionThat's it. That's the game. And just like HM, Police Stories is difficult, requiring several attempts to beat each mission if you're like myself.
But there's a rewarding feeling for each mission completed—like having saved the world from harm. And the game is amazing in co-op. 8.1/10.