Police Tactics: Imperio (2016)

Developer: CyberphobX Ltd.
Publisher: astragon Entertainment
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 3.1 of 5, 422 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 7.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A methodical, tense police simulation where you carefully plan and execute tactical operations against organized crime.

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What players say

Players praise the concept of a police management sim, but nearly all say the game is abandoned, buggy, and repetitive. The interface and AI require constant babysitting, units refusing to return to patrol on their own, and the campaign can break. Enthusiasts recommend it only at a steep discount, calling it an unfinished early-access title that never got a single patch.

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