The Precinct Reviews
The Precinct is a charming throwback to '80s cop dramas, blending arcade-style action with light police sim mechanics. While its unique premise and retro atmosphere shine early on, repetitive structure and a weak narrative hold it back. Still, for those looking for a fresh spin on the open-world formula, it's worth a patrol — flaws and all.
Review in Italian | Read full review
The Precinct plays in a smaller sandbox that you might be used to, and there’s a finite number of things to do, but it’s all well worth it. The developers have learned a lot since their last game, and it’s a richer and deeper experience for it. It lasts just as long as it needs to, and is not filled with any unnecessary bloat. Like its predecessor, The Precinct serves and protects as a homage to games of the past, and Fallen Tree Games offers restraint in its simcade police game.
The Precinct offers an enjoyable, exciting and sometimes problematic experience in Averno City, which it created with GTA 4 aesthetics. It's definitely a good game, but it needs a little more polish to reach its potential.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
The Precinct succeeds in delivering a rare experience that blends realistic police investigations with action chases in a style inspired by the 1980s. While it's a promising start with a unique gameplay system and good sound design, repetition and technical issues prevent it from fully shining. The game is exciting, but its performance holds it back.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
It is clear what Fallen Tree Games and Kwalee are looking to deliver with The Precinct, and there is room for such games to exist and potentially prosper. The premise is intriguing, but the delivery and execution have room for improvement. While the game is hoping players become a true force of good, much like the real world, the environment in which that is possible remains a mixed bag.