I wanted to recommend this product, but I just can't do it. It's not that good. It's slow, boring, repetitive, and not very rewarding.

I enjoyed the overall introductory experience. Trying to level up was kinda fun. Initially, just ticketing people was meh, but then I got a car, started arresting bastards, and throwing people in the slammer!

And that was it. Over and over again.

There's a ton of DLC that looks kinda cool but if I played this game for 20 hours and felt like I did the same thing 200 times, why would I pay you for the experience of finally getting a chance to change it up a bit? Why can't you give me some of that experience for my initial purchase? Why does all the cool sh*t have to cost me $100 to get?

It had potential, but your greed and lack of progression just killed it.

Somehow the best type of this game I've played. And no, that does not make it a game worth buying.

I'd go neutral if I could. No nightstick, a gun you NEVER use, no car chases. Worst crime is someone runs like 12 feet, they dont even try to fight you, you tackle they surrender. You tase they surrender. Devs are working on stupid ♥♥♥♥ like making sure the npcs get in the tow truck... who gives a ♥♥♥♥? All the boring crimes and stuff are done well, theres zero risk and zero story.

Could I recommend this to a friend? I have in the past. Now.... No. I've had this game for a while and I liked it quite a bit. But the bugs and traffic issues. The running after a suspect and then walking all of a sudden. The back up call for an arrestee getting stuck in places where no traffic and/or people. X(

It needs real work. I haven't given up on them, but I can only take so much, lol. Their is a lot of potential here and hope they fix it soon. I think the price of this game needs to go down just until their fix the bugs.

Police Simulator: Patrol Officers is a unique entry in the simulation genre that attempts to capture the day-to-day experience of an urban police officer with surprising depth and attention to realism. Developed by Aesir Interactive and published by astragon Entertainment, the game places players in the role of a uniformed patrol officer working in the fictional American city of Brighton. Rather than relying on high-octane chases or Hollywood-style action, the game emphasizes procedural duties, community engagement, and careful decision-making, creating a more grounded and immersive law enforcement simulator than most titles in the genre.

At its core, the gameplay loop revolves around patrolling neighborhoods, enforcing traffic laws, issuing citations, responding to accidents and emergencies, and interacting with citizens in a variety of contexts. Early shifts start with simple tasks like writing parking tickets or issuing warnings for jaywalking, but as players gain experience and rank up, they unlock access to more complex duties such as traffic stops, car searches, drug possession cases, and even DUI incidents. The pacing of this progression is methodical, but this slow burn is key to the game's appeal. It encourages players to learn the legal intricacies and ethical nuances of their role instead of rushing into every situation with force or aggression.

What sets Police Simulator: Patrol Officers apart is its serious attempt to recreate the operational framework of real-world policing. The game includes a comprehensive citation system that requires players to be accurate and fair. Wrongful stops or arrests can cost you conduct points, which impact your career advancement. Every encounter becomes a small moral and procedural puzzle, from checking IDs for discrepancies to assessing whether a driver is under the influence. This results in a game that rewards observation, patience, and an understanding of due process. It’s less about catching “bad guys” and more about maintaining order through attention to detail, which might not appeal to adrenaline junkies but will resonate with fans of deep, realistic simulators.

Visually, the game does a respectable job of creating an urban environment that feels alive. The city of Brighton, while fictional, is filled with pedestrians, vehicles, and a variety of districts that change the atmosphere and types of offenses you’ll encounter. The character models and animations are serviceable, though not cutting-edge, and the city design—while sometimes repetitive—is functional enough to support the gameplay. Where the visuals occasionally fall short, the game’s sound design helps pick up the slack: ambient city noises, radio chatter, and background conversations contribute to a convincing street-level immersion.

One of the most impressive features is the inclusion of a dynamic shift system that alters patrol times, traffic patterns, and the frequency of incidents depending on time of day. Night shifts might bring more intoxicated drivers and disturbances, while daytime patrols see more parking violations and minor collisions. This variability helps keep shifts from feeling too repetitive and encourages players to adapt their strategy based on the environment. The game also includes a co-op multiplayer mode, allowing players to patrol together, which significantly enhances the experience by introducing team-based decision-making and real-time coordination.

However, Police Simulator is not without its flaws. The AI behavior of both pedestrians and drivers can be erratic or unrealistic at times, leading to frustrating or immersion-breaking moments. Traffic accidents might play out with stiff, unconvincing animations, and citizens often repeat dialogue or actions in ways that can make the world feel artificial. Additionally, while the game focuses on realistic policing, it sometimes avoids addressing the broader societal context or controversies surrounding modern law enforcement. This neutrality may feel like a missed opportunity for deeper engagement, but it also keeps the game centered firmly on procedure and policy.

Technical issues, while not game-breaking, can also be noticeable. Bugs related to pathfinding, clipping, or incorrect interaction prompts occasionally interrupt the experience, especially in early access or after major updates. That said, the developers have shown consistent effort in patching and improving the game based on community feedback, which is promising for its long-term viability. The support and roadmap for future content updates—including new neighborhoods, callouts, and equipment—suggest a commitment to expanding the game’s depth and replayability over time.

Ultimately, Police Simulator: Patrol Officers is a thoughtful and methodically designed simulator that thrives when players engage with its systems seriously and responsibly. It’s not a game for everyone—it lacks the spectacle of more cinematic titles and demands a level of patience and attention to detail that won’t suit casual players. But for those interested in law enforcement procedures, realistic city-based gameplay, or slower-paced simulators that emphasize order and civic duty, this game offers a rewarding and surprisingly immersive experience. It doesn't glamorize or dramatize police work; instead, it presents it as a job—demanding, complex, and full of ethical grey areas—which, in the simulation genre, is both rare and refreshing.

Rating: 7/10

i have only played for 97 minutes...
only one thing to say:
this is not an early access game..
the base game is buggy...
yet for some reason there already pumping out expansion.
ill give it another try soon...

when i tried to call an arrest car,the game freaked out,major lag spike...hear a siren..
but the police car never shows up....

pedestrian can be fined for simply setting 1 foot off the pavement..
pedestrians get stuck in object.
pedestrians are way too slow when walking over cross walks...(there always walking a red light)
its just a buggy mess.

just me or unreal engine just sucks!?
just compare low,and medium settings...hope you see what i see.
all these unreal engine games end up to be a buggy mess...
unreal used to be holy! what ever happen......

the game is very repetitive after a few hours. not a whole lot of content. its been out for 3 years and still no actual content expect for cosmetic. save your money and buy "The Precinct" instead. real content, actual police work, and its more enjoyable than this hot plate of garbage.

its super super buggy not only the driving but basicly the hole game the ai and path finding is just ♥♥♥♥ even i can make it better when i have only 2 weeks of roblox dev experients

do not buy, wife was not wort gaem

i like shoot and arrest the moneky ones. pretty great game to be a corrupt cop and only take the bad people(the black ones)
let all the white criminals go because they are inocent(white) and find a black person(not inocent) and do a illegal search to find drugs and weapons and shoot ore arrest them.
love being a racist corrupt cop.
should be called catch the monkeys simulator, or #blackracepropaganda