This is the Police 2

 PC
Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 34
  3. Negative: 3 out of 34
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  1. GameSpace
    Aug 10, 2018
    95
    Few stories in games can successfully make me hate the “protagonist” and at the same time draw me compulsively further into the events and plot twists. Paired up with the simplistic and impressionistic art of the story frames, the atmosphere and the complexity of the intertwining yet opposing factions bandying for influence over hopelessly corrupt Jack Boyd and you have a Noir story set in the 80’s that could rival the classics.
  2. Ragequit.gr
    Jul 30, 2018
    95
    A veritable Matryoshka doll of dark delights, executed to perfection. The turn based combat completely engrosses and could have been a game on its own, but Weappy went the extra mile: they delivered one of the darkest, truest video game narratives of the year.
  3. GameSpew
    Jul 30, 2018
    90
    It has all the drama you’d want, all the corruption you’d ask for, and the same gameplay as the first, but expanded upon to make it much more enjoyable. The new squad strategy mode is a huge surprise that was neither asked for nor expected, but it gives the game so much more.
  5. Gamers Heroes
    Aug 23, 2018
    80
    Before the balance patch, I really did think the game was just too hard. However, if you are a fan of the first This is the Police you will enjoy the second game.
  6. PlayGround.ru
    Aug 6, 2018
    80
    An excellent sheriff simulator that should be a little shorter.
  7. Twinfinite
    Aug 3, 2018
    80
    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.
  8. COGconnected
    Jul 31, 2018
    80
    A solid police management game, playing to its strengths and providing a well-rounded experience for players.
  9. Vandal
    Jul 31, 2018
    80
    This is the Police 2 is a great sequel that polishes the original concept of the first entry. It’s more complex and mature, and also more enjoyable, and we think it deserves an opportunity.
  10. BaziCenter
    Jul 30, 2018
    80
    This is the Police 2 is a big step forward for Weaapy Studio, who delivered a much better experience compared to the previous game.
  11. Everyeye.it
    Jul 30, 2018
    80
    This is the Police 2 is a title deliberately difficult to approach, imperfect but fascinating.
  12. Multiplayer.it
    Jul 30, 2018
    80
    A sequel refined from all points of view: This is the Police 2 is a successful mix of genres in noir sauce.
  13. GameStar
    Aug 31, 2018
    76
    Crisp, gloomy genre mix with challenging tactical elements, but still suffers from problems regarding balance and clarity.
  14. Gamersky
    Aug 13, 2018
    76
    This is the Police 2 had tried various new ways of narrative and performance, but none of them went far.
  15. Game Debate
    Aug 6, 2018
    75
    For fans of the original, This the Police 2 is undoubtedly a stronger game. For new players, if you want to understand some of the characters in this game you might want to pick up This Is The Police for the story, but in terms of gameplay, this is a far more polished, in-depth and immersive experience than This Is The Police. This Is The Police 2 comes recommended to anyone who wants a cop-themed game that has an engrossing narrative and fun gameplay hooks that is easy to get to grips with.
  16. IGN Italia
    Jul 30, 2018
    75
    This is The Police 2 is Fargo mixed with X-Com. Managing all your cops is fun, but sometimes it's a bit too harsh without any reason. Like life.

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User Score
6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 88 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 88
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 88
  3. Negative: 19 out of 88
  1. harto
    Aug 2, 2018
    3
    The game opens up with a great tutorial and entrance to the story line. The game then takes 20 minutes to unload the story on you, withThe game opens up with a great tutorial and entrance to the story line. The game then takes 20 minutes to unload the story on you, with cut-scenes, that despite having a unique and well made art style, are poorly written and unnecessary. This might be on account of me not having played the first one though. The game play itself is a strategic turn-based puzzle that you have to solve, using the tools that each officer brings to the mission. After a few missions, they unfortunately get stale. The policing of the city adds another layer of depth, but again it suffers from a lack of depth and it becomes very apparent how to game the system to never have major problems.

    It is clear that a lot of effort went into the story, but it sadly detracts from the overall experience instead of adding anything. I never got engaged in the characters, mostly due to how poorly the script is written. The game also suffers from poor voice acting, this is often times no problem if the script itself is engaging.

    The game ends up coming just short in most of its elements. Granted i think i got halfway through, so i'm now aware if further elements are added that make it more engaging, but that shouldn't be necessary for a game like this.

    One thing they did really well however was the art style.    … Full Review »
  2. Holy_Sneakers
    Aug 16, 2018
    9
    Я искренне не понимаю почему эта игра никому не понравилась. По моему это самая недооценённая игра 2018 года. THIS IS THE POLICE 2 - этоЯ искренне не понимаю почему эта игра никому не понравилась. По моему это самая недооценённая игра 2018 года. THIS IS THE POLICE 2 - это прямое сюжетное продолжение первой части разбавленное новыми увлекательными игровыми механиками. Но в любом случае, рекомендую играть в эту игру только после прохождения первой части.

    9/10, так как первую игру это всё равно не перепрыгнет.    … Full Review »
  3. MarkBenson12764
    Aug 16, 2018
    3
    Ok, my first review. Let's do this. I give this game 3/10. It has just murdered my love to This is the police. The first game was great. IOk, my first review. Let's do this. I give this game 3/10. It has just murdered my love to This is the police. The first game was great. I loved it. Truly. I play indie games sometimes. I would say 1 indie game for 1 AAA title. Maybe I don't know everything and it isn't the best review you can get but it's my opinion. And dear devs, just go to your office / workshop / whatever and give me real This is the police 2, not this "money making product for xcom fans". You had your style! You had your gameplay! Why you have destroyed it?! I will quote here Dr. Emmett Brown "We have to go back".… Full Review »
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