
Take over the duties of a border guard inspector in a communist country of the 80's. Smuggling, corruption and forgery are the order of the day here. Be vigilant and earn the respect of your superiors.
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The year is 1981, and as a young officer trainee, you are assigned to work at a border post in the mountainous region of Karikatka. Entry into the Acarist People's Republic is strictly regulated by the party and your every move is monitored! The situation at the border escalates when your comrade is killed during one of the interventions...
Document control
Every visitor must have a set of valid documents. Even the slightest discrepancy means refusal of entry. Over time, the number of documents will increase and errors will be more difficult to detect.
Smuggling detection
Our intelligence regularly provides information about suspicious drivers. Search their vehicles using a UV flashlight and then use the appropriate tools to extract the smuggled goods. No amount of contraband should cross the border!
Shootouts
In some situations you will be forced to use firearms. Your station is a constant target for Oberankov's gang attacks, and every away mission carries the risk of a clash with the enemy.
Police chases
Desperate smugglers may attempt to escape from the control zone. It is your duty to stop and arrest them! Buy and upgrade police cars to improve the effectiveness of your pursuit.
Post management
Upgrade your police station to increase its defenses and improve subsequent inspections. However, keep in mind the rising cost of maintaining your station. Successful inspections, foiled smuggling and successful interventions are a few ways to earn cash.
Special assignments
Always be ready to intervene in an emergency. Solve crime puzzles, support your comrades and thwart the Blood Fist rebels. Make decisions that will determine the future of Acaristan.
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Languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Thai, Turkish, Japanese +6 more
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Engagement
Hours played at review time, across 603 reviews with recorded playtime.
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Literally just Papers Please but in higher resolution. 10/10. Glory to Arstotzka
Мне понравилась игра. И дела не в том что она научила как обнаружить пару кило порошка в машине, а как их спрятать.
i bought a gun on my second day on the job and shot my coworker and then i played this game and did the same thing 10/10 would recommend
上任局长被腐败,如今我来接他班。 辛辛苦苦十三年,只为武装边境站。 黑恶势力把头拜,正常通行塞小费。 每日悠哉摇椅中,耳内却是金银声。 优秀局长年年有,中饱私囊二十载。 即便退休离岗去,也把亲信推向前。 如今我是本地蛇,哪有黑恶逢生处。 青天白日大老爷,如今名为柯里昂。
If you like papers please but want to feel more involved in everything, this game is legitimately that. You check documents, chase criminals, upgrade buildings, and decide which side of the fight to join. Genuinely addictive and fun gameplay loop made even better by having separate missions for separate endings. Highly recommend.
Really awesome game, like papers please but 3D. My main gripe with this game however is that it doesn't have the character or pazazz that papers please had. What you see is what you get, and that's it. No funny or interesting or memorable characters, just repetitive stocky characters that repeat the same voice lines over and over again. the game runs well.
Игра очень понравилась! Отпахал смену на благо Родины. Слава Акаристану!
Great game very addicting and im excited for the crimson fall DLC to come out
非常好玩的一款游戏,可惜就是剧情太少了。
Title: A Unique Simulation with Tedious Mechanics and a Masterful Ending Rating: 7.5/10 The Content: To be honest, Contraband Police is an immersive experience, but it suffers from pacing issues. In the early game, delivering prisoners, confiscated drugs, weapons, and smuggled goods becomes incredibly tedious due to the long driving distances. While the game eventually allows you to process these deliveries remotely, the initial grind feels like a chore. Additionally, the gameplay became repetitive and exhausting when the routine demanded tedious vehicle inspections—such as looking for tiny defects like a cracked mirror, a broken window, or a damaged tire. I highly wished the mechanical loops were smoother and faster to maintain a more fluid game flow. However, what completely made up for this repetitive boredom was the story's climax. The ending was phenomenally executed; the combination of the magnificent ending music and the cinematic slideshow revealing the fates of the characters created an unforgettable, atmospheric payoff. Conclusion: I highly recommend it. It is a completely different kind of experience, and you will definitely enjoy it, my friends! Aiden
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