Description
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Beat Cop is an indie adventure game available on Steam, developed by Pixel Crow and published by 11 bit studios. Here’s a detailed description:
Game Overview:
Developer: Pixel Crow
Publisher: 11 bit studios
Release Date: March 30, 2017
Genre: Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Setting and Story:
Setting: The game is set in the gritty, crime-ridden streets of 1980s New York, specifically Brooklyn, capturing the feel of classic ’80s cop shows.
Story: You play as Jack Kelly, a former detective who has been framed for murder and demoted to a beat cop. Your mission is to uncover the truth behind the conspiracy while managing the daily grind of police work. Your new life involves dealing with a hostile boss, an estranged wife demanding alimony, and local mafias who have it out for you.
Gameplay Mechanics:
Time Management: Each day is divided into shifts where you must balance law enforcement duties like issuing parking tickets, arresting criminals, and solving petty disputes with investigating the overarching mystery of your framing. Time progresses quickly, requiring strategic decision-making on which tasks to prioritize.
Non-linear Storytelling: The game features multiple endings, influenced by your choices throughout the game. You can align yourself with different factions like the Italian Mafia or the local street gang, The Crew, which alters the narrative and your interactions.
Pixel Art Aesthetics: Beat Cop adopts a retro, pixel art style that pays homage to the era it’s set in, with vibrant colors and detailed environments.
Humor and Dialogue: The game is known for its dark humor and sharp, sometimes offensive, dialogue that reflects the cynical, gritty atmosphere of the time.
Moral Choices: Your actions as a cop can range from strictly by-the-book to corrupt, affecting your reputation and relationships with various characters in the game.
Features:
Multiple Endings: Your decisions lead to different outcomes, encouraging replayability.
Character Interaction: Interact with a diverse cast of characters, each with their own quirks and stories.
Investigation and Exploration: Search for clues, interrogate suspects, and explore the neighborhood to piece together the mystery.
Reception:
User Reviews: Generally, it has received positive feedback on Steam for its engaging story, humor, and nostalgic art style. However, some players have noted issues with bugs and the game’s sometimes frustrating time management constraints.
Critique: Reviewers have praised the game’s atmosphere and narrative but also pointed out that the gameplay can feel repetitive, and the humor might not be everyone’s cup of tea due to its edgy nature.
Beat Cop encapsulates the essence of ’80s cop dramas with a blend of humor, crime, and moral dilemmas, making it a unique entry in the indie game scene on Steam.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Windows macOSSteamOS + Linux
MINIMUM:
OS: Windows XP SP3 (32 bit) / Vista
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo 2.4, AMD Athlon(TM) X2 2.8 Ghz
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Dedicated graphics card. GeForce 9600 GS Shader Model 3.0 512 MB or better.
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Sound Card: DirectX compatible
RECOMMENDED:
OS: Windows 7/Windows 8
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad 2.7 Ghz, AMD Phenom(TM)II X4 3 Ghz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Dedicated graphics card. GeForce GTX 260 1024 MB or better.
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Sound Card: DirectX compatible
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