The Precinct: Official Gameplay Explainer - A Day in Averno City

See what your in-game day might look like while playing as a fresh-out-the-academy cop who's investigating his father's death in this gameplay explainer for The Precinct, a neon-noir sandbox game set in 1983.
#ThePrecinct #Gameplay #IGN

[@smas1243]

Looks like an older game with a modern take, love it

[@shanechambers1146]

gta 1 and 2

[@jerrelljohnson8027]

Yeah, or everyone's old school fav, A.P.B!! ohh yeah!!!

[@darkliightXxX]

True Crime

[@ZERO-X79]

IKR this is looks promising!

[@Francoiseg1987]

Police quest pc back in the day

[@Winterfang]

A procedurally generated police game is a clever idea

[@blastard8980]

True, since most daily crimes seems procedurally generated, because they're stoopid.

[@Shaylee757]

Yes we know. Just watch the video and see

[@pillarmenn1936]

@@blastard8980 Imagine a game set in Florida. A mystery surprise every day

[@ibewill]

@@Shaylee757 They contributed something to the conversation, you didn't

[@mrplatypus4276]

@@pillarmenn1936 Like Forest Gump always say. "Florida is like a box a chocolate"

[@peterh.3036]

- "Dont worry, dispatch is standing by to assist if you need backup" - Nearly gets killed by backup

[@louierenault7344]

accurate

[@VesperAegis]

Love the viewing angle in this game. Glad they didn't just reflexively go full 3D. This is the type of game that deserves to give an overhead layout of the landscape and people.

[@DisgruntledDoomer]

Which part of this is NOT full 3D??

[@VesperAegis]

@@DisgruntledDoomer Are we defining full 3D in terms of perspective or actual environment? In gaming terms and in terms of interactivity, usually we define it from the perspective of play rather than a mundane or literal "it's in three dimensions." By that logic we could call Final Fantasy Tactics to be a "fully 3D game!" as all or most objects are rendered in three dimensions.

[@zacharycarrier2890]

@@VesperAegis are you sure this isn't just regular 3d? If you shifted the camera to be over the shoulder it would just be a regular third person shooter. There's a game on steam called "HATRED" that has this style camera and someone made a first person mod for it. It's just a regular 3d game with a top down perspective

[@VesperAegis]

@@zacharycarrier2890 Yup, I'm positive. Same argument as above. Perspective and the way you interact with a game makes the game objectively different, and is reflected by design decisions. By the same token you could take almost any FPS game or survival game, translate the camera up, and say "Oh, this is how it was supposed to be all along! This is what actual 3D is." Of course for some you'd kill immersion, and for others you want to distance yourself from that immersion in order to take the entire environment and interactive elements in(such as NPCs here). The design elements work this way for a reason. It's a blessing if for no other reason than current gen gamers who know nothing but FPS games are exposed to isometric and more distant third-person gaming, ostensibly detached from the action.

[@zacharycarrier2890]

@@VesperAegis okay

[@loveadeola]

We finally meet the policeman adding the stars to our GTA mayhems.

[@zakotheklown3506]

Thats not how logic works

[@suoquainen]

Would have been funny, if the developers would have build in a similar gimmick like with the chainsaw and fuel in Maniac Mansion and Zack McKraken. :)

[@GiNT0NiC_1453]

There is alreadyy a Masterpiece like True Crime: New York City

[@DewaKrishna_]

​@@GiNT0NiC_1453 That game is an absolute gem, sad it's forgotten by most now

[@jhed_maniac8489]

The models, layout, and vibes kinda remind me of GTA IV or Chinatown Wars.

[@fallentreegames]

Thanks a lot - we loved those games.

[@FunkyPunk1995]

Chinatown wars was so underrated

[@shinodamasaru7945]

at least, they show the gameplay. wishlist!

[@alisamartinez7645]

This is Gta reverse! Not playing as an criminell ,now this time we plays the conterpart ( cops) 😅

[@DMAGAEscober]

Imagine if they remade Chinatown Wars like this.

[@Daniel__Nobre]

This looks amazing! So few games where you can play as a police office, but without being a boring simulation.

[@kbtken]

How do the bribes and planting evidence mechanics work?

[@SathyaswamyS]

The game is not set in India ser.

[@simransidhu617]

Whatever Jack@@s​@SathyaswamyS

[@SathyaswamyS]

@@simransidhu617 Nationalist got triggered about the truth.

[@lordramuel1082]

how edgy

[@SathyaswamyS]

@@simransidhu617 Can't take the truth?

[@KnightMD]

This actually looks phenomenal. Love the isometric-esque view and art style. It does look like it's running at alow framerate or the video isn't rendered smoothly enough.

[@archiewhite6714]

how come no more pes videos?

[@fallentreegames]

The footage is taken from non-optimised builds.

[@ForgedPlanetTV]

How's it isometric-esque?

[@bigweedonly]

@@fallentreegames What engine is the game running on?

[@judgeberry6071]

@@ForgedPlanetTV Clearly just an awkward way of saying "isometric view."

[@grantwallace1882]

A spiritual successor to the classic Police Quest. Looks great.

[@HappyDuude]

Sonny Bonds sends his regards

[@shunnak0693]

Dont forget to walk around your cruiser before you go on patrol lol

[@chl8302]

Watch out for Jessie Baines aka The Angel of Death!

[@magacop5180]

@@shunnak0693Check and see if previous shift left blood in the back seat.

[@ukunboxings2242]

LA Noire was my favourite game playing as a detective mainly, would love another LA Noire game.

[@user-xf1ur3hu4z]

True Crime New york amazing game. for its time at least. not sure how it be now.

[@marcushailey8498]

Heck yeah 🤘🏾

[@simonb8988]

@@user-xf1ur3hu4zDid you play the first True Crime?

[@sharpsam25]

Truly mine as well

[@alphaomega8481]

@@user-xf1ur3hu4z true crime nyc is on my top 10 games of all time ahahaha it was amazing

[@GaminylGames]

This looks amazing! Also mad props for the trailer showing gameplay and not just CGI nonsense. Day 1 assuming you fix the performance

[@IMangame]

Can't wait! Give us a release date already!

[@CINEMARTYR]

A bite to eat: 50 donuts

[@NomadGurkha]

the background score is so soothing that it teleports me back to the 80s.....love it!

[@marcanderson-jones3518]

Been waiting a while for news on this. It looks awesome!

[@BigfryTV]

I've been excited for this since it was announced! Can't wait!

[@mikewarner5583]

Big Fry 4 the win!!!! Play American fugitive! You prolly already did!?

[@WhoTouchMyTralala]

are you BigfryTV?

[@zacharycarrier2890]

looking forward to your review on it

[@menacephilosophical]

nice to see more, I’ve had this on my wishlist for a minute

[@MaltaCelica]

Currently binge-watching The Rookie on tv so genuinely perfect timing for me to get excited about this game! Looking forward to it 😃

[@PoconoGamerWorld]

The trailers been popping up as youtube ads last couple of months! Can't wait for this game! 🔥

[@mathewsbusiness1263]

Dead or alive, you’re coming with me ! 👮🏽‍♂️ 🚔

[@muhammadnabil3390]

Nowadays,it's more like..."Dead" though.

[@standylixgames7757]

@@muhammadnabil3390 where, stop watching mainstream news.

[@muhammadnabil3390]

@@standylixgames7757 Just few days or weeks ago,a Black U.S. Air Force pilot was shot outside his home by a cop.

[@williamzou8833]

@muhammadnabil3390 Why did you "conveniently" leave out the detail that Roger Fortson answered his door while holding a gun, pointing downward to the floor. The deputy sheriff might've jumped the gun, but it's hard not to panic when that's the first thing you see.

[@Crocthunder]

​@@williamzou8833 If it was lowered why shoot ? Did they not say drop it on the ground first?

[@Pawsum1tiger]

This actually looks great.

[@user-hz4fj5xw2u]

it doesnt look like a dreamcast game from 98

[@iraford5788]

​​@@user-hz4fj5xw2uit does look great.

[@nestoralicea318]

@@user-hz4fj5xw2u how about you let the guy have his opinion?

[@user-hz4fj5xw2u]

@@nestoralicea318 how about you let me have mine...?

[@Kawill2024]

@@user-hz4fj5xw2u Grow up kid!

[@liams080172]

I've been waiting a long time for this

[@yashwantanbazagan170]

Gives an alternate aspect to gaming We need more like this

[@sbrocman9424]

Forgot about this little gem

[@BlIs3000]

Some Police Quest vibes

[@DarkBloodSouls]

Didn't Jim walls have a Kickstarter for a game called precinct that failed?

[@fallentreegames]

We didn't actually realise that when we choose the name, but yes he did.

[@killyshoot9161]

The kindred

[@Crimson424]

Came here to say exactly this

[@VanBurgen]

Put on towel 😆

[@BrentHannify]

If you preorder you get the Police Brutality DLC.

[@julianvizio2190]

That would be the best and funny part

[@kristoferjakistam832]

the level of detail is amazing. looks really nice

[@ALEVEmp4]

Yo, they're the ones who made "American Fugitive" if I'm not wrong

[@mithunchakravarthy6008]

You are right!

[@S3mj0n]

Yes. That was super fun.

[@BOMBADIDIL]

This looks like a genuinely original game, gonna be keeping an eye on it.

[@sin_racer]

Im glad some game developers haven't gave up on this style

[@Deviljho5]

This looks awesome! Just in time for summer vacation hopefully!😊

[@meleekunis2196]

This game has potential to be an AvoidingThePuddle stream classic

[@benm8214]

Can't wait to ignore and make excuses for all the bad apples that are my coworkers.

[@martinmcluckie6939]

This has been in my wishlist for ages. it needs a release day now

[@REBZaxGee]

Looks awesome buying it asap when its out. only concerned about framerate it looked a bit choppy?

[@bruhhuh2901]

So cool we can finally play as the real criminals

[@gingey1853]

Finally a game I’m actually looking forward to. This looks refreshing. Feels like it’s been a min

[@robyescombe]

Takes me back to APB on the Amiga! Absolutely GORGEOUS game!!

[@guilhermebombaca1216]

So unique camera angle mixed with the visual style

[@simplyethan8801]

Always wanted a game like this

[@fallentreegames]

Likewise - that's why we are making it!

[@iaincowell9747]

Police procedural games have been around for ever

[@-Lord-_-Kratos-]

This looks like fun. Looking forward to it.

[@chumaakuchie1634]

Been waiting for this game for a MINUTE!!

[@evaone4286]

This is so cool. Love the era, theme everything. Hope it delivers strong 💪!

[@itsme3550]

Ill be getting this for sure

[@Darsh0019]

See you all when this game goes viral

[@albrightonthenight]

Love the idea of this! Definitely will download. Can see me putting alot of hours into this.

[@MegaGameFan100]

That top down view inspires me for my game

[@TheLiamster]

This looks really fun

[@lakshayrsg2414]

I'm confused. Is it just me or anyone else also feels the same that this game with a genuine gameplay is giving my inner gamer more ticks than a million billion dollar dollar hellblade.

[@bentucker2301]

No confusion. Modern games got preoccupied with graphics.

[@bartfratze9529]

Amen

[@benjaminkahaly7928]

Nicely said at the end bro.

[@RetroPhilosopher]

This looks really awesome. Can't wait to try it out!

[@jawsvvvvv]

This looks amazing!!!

[@nogginplopisback]

rockstar should rerelease chinatown wars

[@K09819]

was afraid there would be static death animation and I'm so glad there isn't!

[@kman1988abc]

Reminds of those Role Playing Games on San Andreas Multiplayer. Amazing!

[@MrZrazies]

Ill definitely play this all day on my steam deck.

[@Darule514]

Like the True Crime games

[@eltonmaiyo]

Yess

[@FunkyPunk1995]

Looks more detailed with the procedures and options

[@underworldg0d226]

Mannnnn the true crime games were goated. But nah this doesn't look like it lol.

[@user-et7bj9wn5s]

in gta chinatown pov

[@ddoublejentertainment6415]

This look nice to relax and play after a long day of work

[@ticcirodgers1111]

Genuinely a cool idea for a game will be keeping my eyes on this

[@Cab00se90]

This is the most work I’ve ever seen a cop do.

[@ReblazeGaming]

Lmaoo fr

[@magacop5180]

Becuase you have no idea what it’s actually like.

[@Nathan93Baker]

Diagonal version of GTA1.👌

[@JoseAlves-fw4rd]

first thing that came to mind

[@xSavedSoulx]

Breathtaking

[@AndreyKrichevsky]

This is literally the other half of GTA1. They wanted to make a cops and robbers game, but decided being robbers was more fun so they made GTA. This one is the cops part.

[@mohlachi]

A rare instance were procedurely generated makes sense.

[@james5995]

Looks interesting, hope there's a physical disc release one day.

[@Evanz111]

Hope that we can gradually get promotions, or use money from the police work in order to buy an apartment/house and fancy clothes for our officer!

[@-kingofsaiyannappa-9057]

Looks fun. Not a lot of games like this................

[@cloudvoid0]

This looks incredible. Really hope the game delivers!

[@JC-kl3uc]

This actually looks amazing!

[@EvilKen]

There has to be a corrupt feature.

[@DobeCa1]

No corrupt feature DLC will be 59.99 and its like a different game

[@jimfarson799]

If that’s true, I’d still buy it.

[@TheLoneLlama]

@@jimfarson799he’s talking about GTA but forgot that games are now $69.99

[@SathyaswamyS]

Corrupt feature will be available if you buy the Indian edition.

[@KevinVanZuiden]

Matchbox Motor City Patrol 2.0!

[@jaxnebcharfski2863]

This music in the trailer better be playing in the background as we’re playing

[@Ryuza111]

This reminds me of an 80`s Police Quest back in the DOS

[@chl8302]

Officer Sonny Bonds reporting!

[@Gametism]

SGTA: Stop Grand Theft Auto - Cop Edition

[@alexp5461]

Do we get to shoot someone's dog as a cop?

[@thedapperdolphin1590]

It’s not an accurate police simulation if they don’t kill their own K-9 units

[@Digital_Ghost_]

@@thedapperdolphin1590 If they let you kill the K-9 units there's no way to get around that pesky 4th Amendment.

[@v1ntage47]

I’m so glad this is on console. I’m very intrigued!

[@MoChoudhury91]

Just needs in game radio with epic songs to match

[@Posidevv]

They should release the Gotham dlc where you play as commissioner Gordon in his early days as a cop catching criminals, then moving on to detective, where you occasionally see Batman taking to the skies and fighting criminals in the street.

[@infam0usP]

that's cool, but why stop there? give us Training Day dlc where we can play as Alonzo OR Hoyt and have a morality scale where you can choose to be crooked or not

[@Posidevv]

@@infam0usP but no! We must not give up there! Dlc 3 will give us The Bad Boys Dlc where we can play as Marcus Burnett and Mike Lowery busted Miami's biggest drug dealers while snacking on tropical fruit bubblishous and Skittles!

[@jjasper7512]

Looks great, are you allowed to be a bad cop.....i.e handcuffing a perp then er having an accidental gun discharge, cutting down on paper work!!

[@jeanvaljean6433]

PIG SIMULATOR

[@neelanshukumar4308]

This is the type of games we need to keep gaming still fun and fresh with new concepts!

[@a8f235]

It actually looks interesting which is far and few between these days. Going to keep an eye on this one.

[@kdm_entertainment]

Would be so cool if it was a sidegame in gta. If a big developer put their money in this

[@MarsWrestlingKingdom]

Why Not Ps4 and XOne?

[@TruMuchSauce]

Why would companies keep working backwards ?

[@diamondogsamurai2226]

Or switch

[@MarsWrestlingKingdom]

@@diamondogsamurai2226 yes, or switch ✌️

[@fallentreegames]

The game is too demanding for previous generation consoles, sadly.

[@MarsWrestlingKingdom]

@@fallentreegames Thank you for your reply sir. definitely looking forward for your game ✌️

[@DIRTYPRODiGY]

now this is the type of games we need more of

[@BlueBeastBlue]

This looks extremely promising and interesting. Definitely on my watchlist!

[@zerocool5395]

Can't wait for the Kotaku meltdown over this game lmao.

[@caseyblankenship987]

@zerocool5395 right if there is just one single black suspect kotaku is going to lose it

[@jeanvaljean6433]

Can't wait to roleplay as a pig

[@jayebejer7431]

What do you mean?

[@NothingbutDust734]

Cops could finally play a game where they could exert their power fantasy in-game instead of the real life.

[@phreeesubz]

This is so awesome and interesting! I'd love to have a FPV option though

[@MoreAdamCouser]

this looks INCREDIBLE

[@Hit173]

Looks like gta2

[@anony88]

Gta 2 was top down. This would be more like if vice city stories was made on the ps2, only with advanced gameplay dynamics.

[@kingeatking]

No it doesn't. Completely different.

[@MrRobeStern64]

@@anony88it’s was on ps2 even liberality city stories

[@shunonigiri2710]

GTA chinatown wars

[@shinodamasaru7945]

Finally, a gameplay review. with real gameplay.

[@waltervanlille2263]

Well that's different, and kinda cool looking TBH. I'll be looking out for this one.

[@Crystifodere]

Floyd mod??

[@saintpizza4224]

Pigs the video game !!!

[@SathyaswamyS]

American police >> Indian police

[@HectorMurrieta]

Looks great! Will wish list it.

[@aussieknuckles]

Cant wait for this game. Loved American Fugitive.

[@thombri12]

acab

[@Hereticfunny]

Pig Simulator

[@ecco_]

acab

[@Leslie-hg6wl]

Reminds me of old school GTA, but you play as a cop rather than a criminal. This game would translate well on the Steam Deck.

[@kbhalacy]

This and Ready or Not caught my eye.

[@tango57]

Looks great! When does it come out?