This Is the Police 2 Reviews
The core is solid, but there's simply too much bloat.
An overall improvement on the original but the lack of focus encourages too many unwanted features, that dilute an otherwise interesting portrayal of law enforcement.
This Is the Police II is, overall, a good game, but it has some deep flaws. Is not made for everyone, mixes too much genres and its argument could be better focused but, still, it is an entertaining adventure that can be followed with great interest.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Interesting and direct, this game offers an intense management experience trying to make the Police Department work and also to discover the main character's past; it's also a little repetitive from the first release... and that is not sexy.
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Per il meta This is The Police 2 it's Fargo mixed with X-Com. Managing all your cops is fun, but sometimes it's a bit too harsh without any reason. Like life.
Review in Italian | Read full review
This is the Police 2 is an impeccably grim view of the modern police force. It deconstructs and subverts police genre stories with a protagonist that offers no remorse and warrants no redemption. It does this while providing an intriguing and vibrant cast of characters and a rewarding gameplay loop. It isn't perfect, but it certainly should not be missed.
What This Is the Police is known for returns in the sequel, but its difficulty is so brutal that you may not even get to see all of it. The tactical missions definitely help to mix up the gameplay, but they take away from the more relaxed nature of the first title that we were expecting to be prominent here too. Fans of the original will find what they're looking for – an engaging story and crime dealing management – but they'll also have to put up with alarming difficulty spikes that can seriously hinder the experience if managed incorrectly.
This Is the Police 2 is a dark and engrossing game that takes the best bits of its predecessor and builds upon it in every way
Overall, This Is The Police 2 is a solid police management game, playing to its strengths and providing a well-rounded experience for players.
This is the Police 2 is a proper sequel that develops the ideas of the original. Creators managed to maintain a balance between good and diverse gameplay, humorous situations and a depressing dramatic story. If you liked the original, then you should buy a second game from a day one.
Review in Russian | Read full review
A sequel that adds a bit too much to its plate and ends coming up very short.
This Is The Police 2 is a distinctive and multi-faceted management sim with a fresh tactical edge. However, its list of punishing demands, perpetually scarce resources, and sluggish storytelling can sap the game of joy and momentum. There's a lot to do, and a fair amount of that is fun, but it feels like the game's many systems and demands are competing both for scarce virtual resources and your strained attention. In that sense, you'll come to relate to Sharpwood's put-upon new Sheriff all too well.
As a whole, This is the Police 2 mirrors Jack fairly well. It can be cruel and insufferable, but if you can bear the abuse, you'll find yourself engrossed in a unique, compelling experience that is unlike most other management sims.
This Is the Police 2 never contemplates police brutality, wrongful arrests, or anything whatsoever about race.
Fortunately for This is the Police 2, its writing, world-building, and story are great, and are likely what players will remember most from this experience. While there are a couple of problems when it comes to gameplay pacing, This is the Police 2 manages to tell a relevant and enthralling story that stands out within its genre and as better than the original.
The creators of This is the Police 2 were not able to dismantle the gameplay routine of police chief's everyday work. The game's new feature – tactical missions – is well-made and really fun but this feeling ends very quick. You can't save your game during these missions which is very frustrating. Still, the story is great and the fans of the previous game will be happy.
Review in Polish | Read full review
The XCOM-style tactical missions are a good addition to mix up the gameplay, but the core mechanics grow grimly monotonous as you soldier on.
This is the Police 2 is a strategy game that is challenging and satisfying at the same time. Only for hardcore gamers.
Review in Polish | Read full review
This is the Police 2 had tried various new ways of narrative and performance, but none of them went far.
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