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DO NOT PURCHASE, NO LONGER PLAYABLE.

The company, after a botched release of a new game, has closed down. Due to this, while they had released a notice about Propnight's servers closing on January 22nd, it seems the servers have actually already been taken down. That being said, the game is no longer playable, at all.

I thoroughly enjoyed the original Cities: Skylines, so I was definitely excited about the sequel. I honestly had some doubts about the game, especially after Paradox came out to admit the game performance was not to par. Regardless of this, I got it, turned down some settings (despite having a damn good PC build), and set off on my way.

My city is quite large at this point, and while I originally had issues with the game crashing and not being playable once my city reached a certain size, that issue seems to be fixed. The performance issues since the most recent couple of patches has improved quite a bit. There are still occasional frame drops, and the game has crashed on me a couple of times.

1. Integrating water/power into the road system is a very welcome change.
2. A majority of city service buildings can be upgraded to increase efficiency and/or service area. Also, landfills can be resized, and can become quite MASSIVE.
3. Parallel road construction is a thing, and it's very welcome (for highways, especially).
4. NO. MORE. DEATH WAVES. This was a huge problem in the original game, and it appears to be GONE (so far).
5. Bus routes can be adjusted to not freak out. This bugged the hell out of me with the first game where buses would take strange turns between stops. Now, you can just add a way point and they'll oblige.
6. Frequent patches since the game's rocky launch have helped turned the game become playable.
7. Taxes/Budgets are more controllable, including the ability to change how much Cims are charged for certain services.


1. General performance issues, such as lag and/or frame loss.
2. Mod support is missing at the moment, but is planned for the near future.
3. Buildings can randomly be abandoned, without any sort of reasoning (such as deaths, rent price, etc.)



I will continue to update this review over time as things change.

Updated the current state of the game, including recommending the game instead of being against the game.

Clarified some things that were either vague or misleading. Also, (hopefully) corrected Steam's issue with not recommending the game. I apologize for that. I don't recommend the game at the moment (as if I didn't already make that apparent), I was not paid for the review (seriously? like, actually?), I paid just as much as the next guy.

While I was initially hesitant on getting Ready or Not, I decided to ignore my skepticism and give it a try. I've got to say that despite being from a smaller developer, Ready or Not has proven that if a game is actually cared for, it's more enjoyable. This is one of the most stable games that I've had the pleasure of playing, and it's definitely one of my favorites when it comes to shooters. No, it is not a run-and-gun game (as the in-game dialog with occasionally remind you when you die). Yes, it is a tactical shooter that's supposed to simulate situations that call for SWAT teams. While you can go into situations loud, it's almost never going to get you very far.

Overall, my experience in Ready or Not has been met with very minimal bugs/glitches, and it's an enjoyable game. I am excited to see what other great content is brought to this game.

This is a great relaxing game, and a lot of fun with friends. The graphics are well-done, and the overall experience was met with very little bugs/glitches.xx

Great game/remaster overall, with very little bugs/glitches. Sony did a really good job with this one!

Coming from someone who's played Bus Simulator 16 and Bus Simulator 18 prior to this game, I can say, without a doubt, that this game takes great strides to improve on the developer's bus driving simulation formula.

Even early after the launch, the game has seen 3 hotfixes, which have helped to squash bugs and improve the overall performance of the game. When it comes to graphics, the game does not disappoint. Textures are sharp, bus models are highly detailed, and the weather effects are top-notch.

Moving on to controls, Bus Simulator 21 supports the typical keyboard/mouse input, as well as controller. The game also supports a wide variety of wheels, and unlike Bus Simulator 18, fully supports the Logitech G29 that I use to play the game. Full key assignment customization and full support for force feedback are quite welcome with this game.

When it comes to the AI, they are a bit smarter than in previous games, and will yield and rush out of the way if the bus is approaching crosswalks. Bus Simulator 21 includes not only a new map, but also the map from Bus Simulator 18, so you can enjoy all the new features and buses in both an American and European setting.

Now, onto the bugs, there aren't very many. When driving, there aren't any noticeable issues. When switching the ignition on/off, there is a bug with force feedback that may violently turn the wheel back and forth. When receiving your paycheck in-game, there's a bug where you can be incorrectly being penalized for having your turning indicators on while driving straight, even if you haven't done so. This issue can result in not being able to receive a 5-star rating, and can occur even if you don't use your turn signals at all. Besides that, there's not really any bugs to mention.

PROS:
- Beautiful graphics
- Massive selection of buses to drive
- Smarter AI than previous titles
- 2 nicely-sized maps to drive around on
- Wide variety of bus customization options
- Support for controllers and wheels
- Missions aren't too challenging
- Frequent updates to patch bugs and improve performance

CONS:
- Incorrect penalties
- Force feedback issues

Overall Rating: 8/10

Police Simulator: Patrol Officers, which is in Early Access at the time of this review, does come with bugs incomplete features, but otherwise feels well polished so early on into its release. You may find sliding pedestrians travelling at alarmingly high rates of speed, floating cars, cars clipping through each other, and some lighting issues (mainly when inside the several available police precincts). It's also worth noting that you can, in fact, be struck by parked vehicles, which will result in your shift having to be restarted as you are
"severely injured". This is likely to all be fixed in later updates. Right now, as of this review, the game doesn't offer some features that should have been included with the release.

However, despite its incomplete nature, as an Early Access game, it still runs smoothly using Unreal Engine, sound design is well done, vehicles handle very much on the realistic side, accidents are realistic as well, and there's a lot more to responding to calls than what most other emergency simulation games offer. When handling vehicle accidents, you need to question all involved parties. This includes drivers and bystanders. Check if there were any pedestrians that were struck. Pay attention, as some individuals you interact with may exhibit suspicious behavior. Take extensive photos using the camera, and be on the lookout of skid marks and debris. Complete accident reports helps in gaining points throughout your shift.

When handling other scenes, such as robberies and aggravated assault, make sure you interview all witnesses to get the best description. The first one gives you the name of the person, which will also come back with their ID/DL photo. Further questioning can offer descriptions of their clothing. Make sure to call for an ambulance for each victim that you will find laying on the ground.

Other available features include speed radar gun, stun gun, pistol, police computer/smartphone (which currently only offers a map and tutorials), and traffic stop sign (in the event you need to stop a vehicle while on foot).

Overall, while taking the game's Early Access status into consideration, along with missing features, the few bugs, and the game's current offering of available features, I currently rate the game with a 6/10. It's promising, and I recommend it to anyone into police roleplay that would like to see a game's development. It's not perfect, but it's far from terrible. It's stable, it's playable, and it's enjoyable.

Thank you for reading my review of Police Simulator: Patrol Officers.

With rarely any bugs encountered, the developer has built an amazing game upon the success of the original game, 911 Operator. 112 Operator is a well put together game with a large variety of dialog, situations, actions, and consequences. If you enjoyed 911 Operator, then you will love this game just as much, if not more!

10/10, would highly recommend.

Filled with bugs and crashes. Do not buy.

After years of patches, the game finally feels perfected. Minor glitches here and there, but nothing game-breaking. A vast open world, a cartel to hunt down, and a team that's well-trained to take them out, Ghost Recon Wildlands is a solid game with a good story line. Would highly recommend playing with friends, as they'll likely do better than the AI team the game gives you. Bullet arch is a thing, too, which is a nice touch compared to other shooter games.