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This Is the Police 2
Game
(released 6 years ago)
Weappy Studio
THQ Nordic
TL;DR

It is a strategy and adventure game where you manage a sheriff's department in a violent border town. Players make tough decisions while navigating a story filled with crime and moral ambiguity. You can interrogate suspects, manage your officers, and engage in tactical combat, all while trying to avoid prison yourself.


Genres:
Detective
Management
Turn-Based Strategy
Tags:
Strategy
Indie
Turn-Based Tactics
Turn-Based
Adventure
Simulation
Management
Detective
Turn-Based Strategy
Crime
Singleplayer
Choices Matter
Atmospheric
Story Rich
Great Soundtrack
Tactical
Villain Protagonist
Noir
Likely Inspirations:
Firewatch
L.A. Noire
Papers, Please
The Banner Saga
XCOM: Enemy Unknown
Steam Review Analysis – Total (updated Apr 11, 2025, 5:17 AM)
Disclaimer: This analysis is independently conducted and is not affiliated with Valve or Steam.
Review Summary - 6,083
75%
Mostly Positive

3826

1094

81%

Purchased on Steam

768

395

19%

Purchased Elsewhere

0% Primarily Play on Deck

Playtime Statistics
Playtime Overview
Estimated Playthrough Time

28.68 hrs

Min Playtime
0.08 hrs
15th Percentile
5.02 hrs
Median Playtime
24.87 hrs
85th Percentile
48.50 hrs
Max Playtime
741.63 hrs
Conclusion

Overall, players appreciate the engaging story and tactical gameplay improvements in 'This Is the Police 2', but many express frustration with lengthy cutscenes, poor AI behavior, and a sudden difficulty spike that detracts from the experience. The game shows promise with its improved mechanics and character development, yet the balance issues and repetitive elements leave some players wanting more.

Strongly Positive
Engaging Story

Players appreciate the continuation of the narrative from the first game, finding it compelling and immersive.

~16%
Positive
Tactical Gameplay

The introduction of tactical missions adds a new layer of strategy that many players find enjoyable.

~6%
Improved Mechanics

Players note enhancements in gameplay mechanics, such as better officer management and skill development.

~4%
Visual and Audio Design

The graphics and audio elements are generally well-received, contributing to the overall atmosphere of the game.

~2%
Character Development

Players enjoy the depth of character interactions and development throughout the game.

~2%
Neutral / Mixed Opinions
Negative
Repetitive Gameplay

Some players find the gameplay becomes repetitive over time, diminishing their overall enjoyment.

~2%
Unbalanced Resource Management

Players feel that managing police resources is unbalanced and leads to frustrating gameplay scenarios.

~2%
Strongly Negative
Frustrating Cutscenes

Many players express frustration over the lengthy and frequent cutscenes that disrupt gameplay.

~6%
Poor AI Behavior

Players criticize the AI of police officers, noting that it leads to frustrating gameplay experiences.

~4%
Difficulty Spike

A sudden increase in difficulty early in the game is noted as a major point of contention among players.

~3%
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Updated on Jul 17, 2025, 4:10 AM