cLocked In

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cLocked In is a really fun little police simulator because I did not expect the fantasy setting to fit the idea this well. I play as a rookie officer in a city where humans, elves, orcs and goblins all live together, and I start out dealing with small problems before gradually taking on much more dangerous situations. I liked the progression because it gives me the feeling of actually climbing through the police ranks rather than starting out as an unstoppable hero. The main gameplay is built around responding to different kinds of crimes. At first I am dealing with things like parking violations, graffiti and fleeing suspects, but eventually I am chasing criminals involved in drug deals, violent fights and bank robberies. I enjoyed how the game changes my responsibilities as I progress, because moving from routine patrol work to serious confrontations gives the experience a nice sense of escalation. The non lethal side of policing is also something I liked. I can use handcuffs and a baton for lower risk situations, while more dangerous encounters introduce a pistol and a futuristic shield. I especially liked that handling situations correctly affects my rewards and progression. It gives me a reason to think about how I approach a situation instead of treating every criminal encounter as a simple shooting gallery. The fantasy city is probably my favorite part of the presentation. The different districts have their own identities, ranging from quieter suburban streets to wealthier areas and rough industrial neighborhoods. I enjoyed driving around and seeing the different cultures and characters because it makes the setting feel more like a real city. The low poly art style also fits the playful tone of the game very well. There is even an off duty side where I can explore the city and spend my earned credits at the casino. I thought this was a funny addition because it gives me something completely different to do between police missions. Vehicle customization, weapon upgrades and cosmetic options also give me more reasons to keep progressing, although these systems are fairly simple. My biggest issue is that the game can feel rough around the edges. Some missions are more repetitive than I would like, and the city does not always feel as interactive as the open world idea suggests. The combat and driving are functional, but they are not especially deep, so after a while I can start to notice the limited variety. I also think the progression could have more interesting decisions instead of mostly giving me access to stronger equipment and tougher assignments. Still, I had a good time with cLocked In because it has a lot of personality and a surprisingly fun premise. The mixture of police simulation, fantasy races and open world exploration gives it an identity that I did not expect from such a small project. It is not the most polished police game I have played, but I liked the progression from rookie patrols to much more serious cases, and the free price makes the experiment even easier to appreciate. Rating: 6,8/10

wish i could jump straight into real crimes

acab but it's fun to run people over

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