This Is the Police 2

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This Is The Police 2
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Developer(s) Weappy Studio
Publisher(s)
Platform(s)
Release
  • Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux
  • August 2, 2018
  • PlayStation 4, Xbox One
  • September 25, 2018
  • Nintendo Switch
  • September 27, 2018
  • iOS
  • September 12th, 2019
Genre(s) Adventure, strategy
Mode(s) Single-player

This Is the Police 2 is an adventure strategy video game by Belarusian developer Weappy Studio and published by THQ Nordic. It was released for Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch in 2018. [1] On September 12, 2019, the game was released on iOS. [2] [3] It is a sequel to This Is the Police . The player controls the protagonist from the previous game, Jack Boyd, under new name Warren Nash, who is trying to hide from federal agents in the fictional city of Sharpwood in 1987.

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Gameplay

This Is the Police 2 features a range of mechanics that add depth and complexity to the gameplay, providing players with a challenging and immersive experience in managing law enforcement in the town of Sharpwood. The gameplay is presented via imagery and text on an isometric map. [4]

The game combines management and tactical elements as players navigate through a complex web of crime, corruption, and moral dilemmas. As sheriff, players are tasked with making crucial decisions that impact the outcome of investigations, law enforcement operations, and the overall state of the town. The game features a nonlinear narrative, allowing players to shape the story through their choices and actions.

By managing the police force and allocating resources effectively, players must maintain law and order while dealing with a wide range of criminal activities, such as robberies, homicides, drug trafficking, and more. One of the key aspects of the gameplay is the strategic planning and execution of police operations. Players must assign officers with specific skills and equipment to handle each situation. Tactical decision-making plays a vital role during intense confrontations, where players must manage their limited resources and ensure the safety of their officers. [5]

Additionally, This Is the Police 2 introduces a new mechanic called the "Sheriff's Department." Players are responsible for managing the sheriff's staff, dealing with their personal problems, and earning their loyalty. Developing relationships with the officers and gaining their trust is crucial for maintaining a capable and motivated police force. [6]

This Is the Police 2 incorporates turn-based tactical combat when responding to crimes or engaging in encounters. Players have direct control over their officers during these situations, utilizing a grid-based system to maneuver and position their team strategically. Each officer has unique abilities and skills, and players must carefully consider their strengths and weaknesses to maximize their effectiveness in combat. [7]

Plot

In the town of Sharpwood, Sheriff Wells and two other Sharpwood Sheriff’s Department officers investigate a suspected base of the Neckties, a gang of drug traffickers. All three are killed in an ambush, resulting in Lilly Reed to be promoted as the new sheriff. [8]

Reception

This Is the Police 2 received "mixed or average reviews" according to the review aggregator website Metacritic, based on 34 critic reviews. [9] The game was mainly liked, but criticized for new in-game mechanics. [10] [11] Tom Hatfield of PC Gamer stated that "the core is solid, but there's simply too much bloat". [10] Lorenzo Fantoni of IGN compared it to ''Fargo mixed with X-Com. Managing all your cops is fun, but sometimes it's a bit too harsh without any reason. Like life''. [12]

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References

  1. ↑ "This Is The Police 2 Coming To Nintendo Switch". mynintendonews.com. 2018-01-30.
  2. ↑ Sholtz, Matthew (2019-09-12). "This Is the Police 2 is coming to Android, and you can pre-register right now". androidpolice.com.
  3. ↑ Riaz, Adnan (2 July 2018). "This Is the Police 2 Release Date Announced, Coming to PC First". hardcoregamer.com.
  4. ↑ Sythrael (2018-08-10). "THIS IS THE POLICE 2 REVIEW Cops, Corruption, and Cacophonous Crime". gamespace.com.
  5. ↑ Croft, Liam (24 September 2018). "This Is the Police 2 Review (PS4) That's the sound of da police". www.pushsquare.com.
  6. ↑ Šebek, Filip. "This is the Police 2 offers a nice story with somewhat monotonous gameplay". Indian-tv.cz (in Czech).
  7. ↑ Brod, James (October 6, 2018). "Review: This is the Police 2 Has a Great Story, but its Multiple Genres Lead to Uneven Gameplay". thirdcoastreview.com.
  8. ↑ CC-BY-SA icon.svg Plot section was copied from This Is The Police 2 at The This Is The Police Wiki, which is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 (Unported) (CC-BY-SA 3.0) license.
  9. ↑ "This Is the Police 2 on Metacritic". Metacritic .
  10. 1 2 Hatfield, Tom (July 30, 2018). "More crime than one player can handle. - This is the Police 2 review". pcgamer.com.
  11. ↑ "Análisis de This is the Police 2 (PC)". vandal.com (in Spanish). 31 July 2018.
  12. ↑ Fantoni, Lorenzo (30 July 2018). "The hard life of the provincial policeman - This is the Police 2". IGN.com (in Italian).
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