Police Pursuit

Rating: 4.6	Downloads: 10,000,000+
Category: Arcade	Offer by: Kwalee Ltd

Police Pursuit is an action-packed arcade game centered on high-speed police chases and intense crime busting. Belonging to the adrenaline-fueled racing and police simulation genre, its replayability lies in fast-paced action and strategic evasion or pursuit mechanics. The unpredictable nature of escaping criminals or reliably catching them offers a thrilling experience with each run.

The gameplay of Police Pursuit is fast and furious, with quick, arcade-style handling built for intense sequences. Visually, the game is vibrant and somewhat stylized for arcade runs, offering decent graphics for the platform. The storyline revolves around eliminating wanted level threats and completing various missions, making it appealing through combination of direct action and mission variety.

Gameplay and Features

• Core Gameplay Loop:: Players control either a police chopper or a patrol car, engaging in pursuits across stylized urban environments. The objective is usually to eliminate high-threat wanted level targets escaping on foot or in vehicles, or to catch fleeing suspects. Players interact with the world by targeting enemies, filling resource meters through action, and strategically using cover vehicles like crashing cars or flying choppers to momentarily stun opponents.
• Visuals or Art Style:: The visuals adopt a bright and colourful, cartoonish art style typical for modern mobile action games. Character models are relatively simple, focusing on distinguishing features like wanted level badges. Animations are stylized, contributing to a slightly exaggerated reality feel during chases and combat sequences.
• Modes or Levels:: The game primarily offers an endless or level-based campaign mode depending on the platform, where difficulty gradually increases. Multiplayer is often integrated, allowing local or online co-op with a partner for combined missions. The core loop encourages replayability as players level up, unlock new playable characters, vehicles, and weapon types, each with unique deployment mechanics.
• Controls or Interface:: Controls are simple and touch-based gestures (accelerate, brake, turn, shoot/throw weapons, switch targets select). The button placement is intuitive, prioritizing quick access during high-intensity moments. Weapon switching and targeting often happen through on-screen icons or simple gestures, ensuring controls remain easy and accessible after a brief learning curve.
• Customization or Power-ups:: Customization is key to progression. Players earn currency that allows upgrading vehicles for speed and armor, acquiring different weapons with varying effects (stun grenade, EMP), and unlocking new characters or skins based on appearance or special abilities (like dash or shield). Power-ups collected during pursuits often provide temporary boosts like increased movement speed or accuracy.
• Any Special Systems:: The game sometimes includes a dedicated story mode with cutscenes and objectives. Player progression often unlocks challenging ‘boss’ targets – powerful enemies requiring specific tactics or weapon combinations to defeat, offering substantial rewards. Achievements or medals systems may track specific performance metrics within levels.

How to Play

Beginner’s Guide:

• Step 1: Download ‘Police Pursuit’ from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android), install it, ensure it’s updated, and log in or start playing immediately on your mobile device.
• Step 2: Select a level or start the endless mode. Tap the acceleration icon to drive your vehicle forward, use the steering control (often by swiping or tilting on the screen) to navigate turns, identify targets (criminals) with a marker, and tap the attack icon to engage (shoot, throw weapon, etc.).
• Step 3: Survive waves of enemies, fill your meter by eliminating threats or using power-ups you’ve found or obtained through play, use cover vehicles (police cars crashing before you or drones dropping stun charges) strategically, and unlock better equipment and characters by progressing in the campaign.

Pro Tips:

• Never stop moving: Continuously steer to avoid predictable aiming patterns and cover incoming enemy fire (or shrapnel) better.
• Target priority: Prioritize the highest wanted level threats first, as they often damage your meter faster or carry rewards. Sometimes, targeting fleeing secondary enemies provides brief respawns for cleanup.
• Watch the gauge: Manage the resource bar carefully; low meter means lower survival chances or kill progress. Regenerate it by hitting enemies or using boost items.

Similar Games

Game Title	Why It’s Similar
Halo Series (Banishers)	A popular action title known for its fast-paced melee combat and stylish protagonist. Shares a similar focus on shallow arcade combat and visual flair within a mission or runner structure.
Geometry Wars: Retro Flight	An arcade retro-styled shooter developed by the same legendary studio. Known for its challenging 2D wave-based action, fast controls, and stylish pixel art design.
NOLF (No More heroes Legends Forever)	A well-regarded mobile title starring Frank West. Offers similar objective-based gameplay, fast weapon switching, and a grittier, interchangeable protagonist mechanic often seen in police pursuits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does ‘Police Pursuit’ support split-screen local multiplayer?
A: It can depend on the specific device and platform version (iOS vs Android). Check the game page on the App Store or Play Store; many newer versions offer online multiplayer, but not always local co-op.

Q: Are weapons upgraded permanently, or is it just cosmetic?
A: Weapon upgrades are permanent once you spend your earned currency on them. These upgrades typically improve damage output, fire rate, or special abilities, making your subsequent pursuits more effective.

Q: Can you replay levels, and is there a hub to access completed ones?
A: Yes, most ‘Police Pursuit’ games feature replayability. You will typically be able to revisit completed levels or access them from a central hub area once unlocked, allowing you to practice or get different gear before moving further into the main campaign.

Q: Is the game deliberately difficult, or can casual gamers enjoy it?
A: The difficulty is often ramped up gradually with new players in mind. The core combat can be learned quickly, and the endless ‘Police Pursuit’ mode has a forgiving early phase. However, the higher difficulties and ranked modes require precise, fast tapping and can be challenging for absolute beginners initially.

Q: Are there vehicles available besides cars and choppers? Can you swim to escape?
A: Vehicles are limited primarily to bicycles for later pursuits (often sprinting) or straightforward choices of vehicle or chopper. The game generally aims to bring you back into the running/flight mode quickly, so swimming-based escapes are not a typical option; the focus remains on ground-based pursuits and air support.

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