This Is the Police
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About This Is the Police
This Is the Police drops you into Freeburg as Jack Boyd, a police chief with 180 days left before mandatory retirement. Developer Weappy Studio released this gritty adventure back in July 2016 on PC, Mac, Linux, and later consoles like PS4 and Switch. The premise is simple yet dark. You need half a million dollars to retire comfortably, but your legal salary falls way short. You must navigate a corrupt town while managing your department. Every decision ripples through the six months you have left. It is a story about moral decay wrapped in a strategy simulation that feels more like a crime thriller than a standard management game.
Gameplay
You spend most of your time making split second decisions during shift reports and reading case files to assign officers. The interface breaks your day into turns where you handle investigations, budget allocations, and personnel moves. A typical session involves juggling conflicting demands from the mayor, the mafia, and your own squad members. You might send two detectives to a crime scene while another unit deals with a riot down the street. Money comes from skimming funds or taking bribes rather than doing good police work. The game tracks your actions against a morality meter that shifts based on how dirty your hands get. You control the narrative by choosing which orders to follow and which rules to break.
What Players Think
PlayPile data shows mixed feelings with an IGDB score of 65.1 out of 100 from 124 ratings. Players seem divided between those who love the tough choices and others who find the pacing frustrating. Average playtime sits around 18 hours for a full campaign, though some rush through in under ten. Community moods lean heavily toward "dark" and "tense" rather than fun or relaxing. Review snippets often mention the stress of managing the budget while keeping your officers alive. Completion rates suggest many people finish the story but do not chase 100% achievements. The price at $2.49 seems to be a major factor in driving sales despite the polarizing mechanics.
PlayPile's Take
This title is for players who enjoy high-stakes narrative choices over polished gameplay loops. It costs as little as $2.49 on WinGameStore, making it an easy buy if you want a short but heavy story experience. You will earn achievements by surviving all 180 days and reaching specific financial goals. Do not expect a fun police simulator since the reality is grim and often unfair. The game demands patience with its turn-based structure and will punish careless spending. Finish the game to see how Jack handles his final days as chief.
Game Modes
Single player
IGDB Rating
65.1
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