''Contraband Police'' is a video game developed by ''Crazy Rocks Studios'' and published by ''PlayWay'', released in March 2023. Two years prior a demo version, called ''Contraband Police: Prologue'' was published. The premise of the game is working as a

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and head of the border post, in a fictional

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country called Acaristan in 1979 (in some cases the game can go onto other years).

Gameplay

The player performs the duties of a border control agent. The player is responsible for controlling entrants, comparing passports and other documentation, and rejecting entrants with improper documentation and searching for smugglers with drugs flasks and fake money. The player must also deal with a chance of terrorists raiding the base but must be wary as some smugglers will not make eye contact or drive away, prompting the player to chase after them. An endless mode has been added in March 2024 as a part of the Anniversary Update.

Reception

''Contraband Police'' was positively received on release, with

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aggregating reviews as "generally favorable" out of 10 critic reviews. A review from '' Eurogamer (Poland)'' commented: the game is a "great combination of simulation and action elements", and its "lackluster visuals spoil the experience a little, but it's still worth giving this game a chance, because exploring its various gameplay mechanics is a lot of fun". ''

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'' observed that the game was a "surprise hit on Steam" and assessed it as "a little janky but deeply compelling".

References

{{reflist 2023 video games PlayWay games Simulation video games Single-player video games Video games about police officers Video games developed in Poland Video games set in 1981 Video games set in fictional countries

Gameplay

Reception

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