Beat Cop

 PC
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
  1. Gaming Age
    Mar 29, 2017
    91
    Where this game really shines through is in its sense of humor. While there are many situations that feel like they have a serious undertone, the loudest aspect is the way your character acts as your favorite, cheesiest '80s action cop. He'll push people around if you want him to, or be the nice guy, but who would want to do that?
  2. Digital Chumps
    Apr 19, 2017
    85
    Sadly I didn’t put much time into “Beat Cop”. While the game is amazing in its detail and design, the game actually starts to feel like a job! I can attribute this mostly to my own taste and opinion. I can still appreciate some of the nuance this game offers. I think “Beat Cop” deserves an 8.5 for being strong enough to captivate anyone who craves good character development and witty dialogue.
  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    May 15, 2017
    80
    Simulation of a simple patrolman matures as wine while playing. After the initial embarrassment, you are fully immersed into the problems of one neighborhood and a framed cop. [Issue#274]
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  5. Games.cz
    Apr 27, 2017
    80
    Captivating atmosphere, mood, tension and humor, and a many exciting story lines - these are the main pros of this excellent police adventure. Later in the game, you’ll get tired of the repeated circling around parked cars unfortunately, but this one major flaw in design can be overlooked thanks to the overwhelming dominance of the positives.
  6. CGMagazine
    Apr 11, 2017
    80
    Beat Cop is a quiet little indie game and punches way above its weight in terms of presentation, theme, and fun.
  7. GRYOnline.pl
    Mar 31, 2017
    80
    Beat Cop is a splendid mix of pixels, old cop movies and interesting gameplay. I finished this game with a big smile on my face - the return to the cinema of my youth was spot on. Crude vocabulary and tons of stereotypes worked great thanks to dark humor. If you're looking for a cool retro adventure, you've just found one.
  8. Hardcore Gamer
    Mar 30, 2017
    80
    A few bugs aside, Beat Cop is a highly engrossing and addictive adventure, a cross between classic ’80s action and routine cop duty that makes for some extremely interesting gameplay as you get sucked in and even get attached to everyone in your little part of Brooklyn. Proper management and investigation skills are rewarded with satisfying results and advancements in various intriguing narratives, and the gameplay is the kind that’s enjoyably simple to learn and fun to work with. Long story short, even if this is more of a tribute to the like of Harry Callahan, it’s Sonny Bonds who should feel proud that Pixel Crow made an enjoyable game about police work that does his legacy justice.
  9. The Games Machine
    Jun 12, 2017
    76
    Beat Cop is an intriguing and entertaining re-imagining of the police TV shows of the ’80s, with a clever design, some action and lot of choices for the player. There are always too many things to do, and too little time to do them, and as any real cop knows, boredom is part of the process.
  10. IGN Spain
    May 5, 2017
    75
    A wild game that manages to retain all the glamour of the 80's while still being funny and deep. Maybe it has some technical flaws, but still works.
  11. Multiplayer.it
    Mar 29, 2017
    75
    Beat Cop is a very nice strategic adventure that tells a great truth: life's hard, it's full of choices and you can't save everyone. What will you do if you have to decide between the greater good and a personal benefit?
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  1. Eurogamer
    May 1, 2017
    Like Police Quest meets Papers, Please on a grim day.
  2. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Mar 28, 2017
    At first glance Beat Cop looks like something akin to the Sierra Police Quest games of the late 80s/early 90s, a combination of point-and-click adventure and fiddly paperwork procedural. Ooh, intriguing. But just a few minutes in it becomes apparent this is far closer to a Diner Dash-like frantic management games, with swearing. Just, not a particular good version of the format.

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#62 Most Shared PC Game of 2017

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 90 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 90
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 90
  3. Negative: 9 out of 90
  1. Underpants158
    Apr 6, 2017
    6
    Too long for a game with boring gameplay. Story is slow to unfold. Game would be much better if condensed. While it is compared to PapersToo long for a game with boring gameplay. Story is slow to unfold. Game would be much better if condensed. While it is compared to Papers Please I think what makes Papers Please the superior game is emotionally gripping decisions and 5 hour length.… Full Review »
  2. YigidOx2
    Mar 16, 2021
    7
    It starts with an excitement and fades very quickly. Sometimes you have to replay the day because it is difficult and buggy in some places.It starts with an excitement and fades very quickly. Sometimes you have to replay the day because it is difficult and buggy in some places. Still, the idea and atmosphere are good.… Full Review »
  3. brazzerq
    May 6, 2017
    7
    Beat Cop is a cool, pixel production based on old cop movies and serials. It has interesting gameplay, great dark humor, and entertainingBeat Cop is a cool, pixel production based on old cop movies and serials. It has interesting gameplay, great dark humor, and entertaining characters. It's one of the best retro adventure of 2017.… Full Review »
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