Summary
The Precinctis a very refreshing game to come along. Itblends many different influencesfor its gameplay mechanics to create something truly special. A lot of games will play it safe and use tried and true mechanics.The Precincthas players roaming the streets for parking violations, following behind cars to see whether they are speeding, and chasing down anyone that looks like they’re up to no good.
This level of detail and seemingly trivial elements gives the game an incredibly immersive feeling and is a massive treat for anyone that has ever dreamed ofbeing a true video game cop.
7Play the Game Like a Cop
Early on, players will get their Handbook. A lot of the time, players can figure things out on their own. However, it is pretty easy to make a mistake now and then. Popping open the Handbook for a refresher now and then can help players know what they might have forgotten to look out for.
This can ensure they keep getting the most XP from their law enforcement activities.Maximizing XP gainsis always a good thing in any game. This helps enforce the mentality and immersion the game has set out to accomplish in being a diligent cop that plays by the rules.
6Extend the Time of Shifts
Longer Shift Times means More XP to Earn
Players will be earning XP from many different activities, but they will have a set amount of time per shift. Players canextend their shift timesup to 24-hour shifts, giving them a lot more time to tackle the game and get XP for upgrades.
Players are also taught they can call for an escort or make the trip back to the station to book criminals themselves. Making the trip back to the station every time can be very time-consuming, and this can negatively affect the player’s experience. So setting shifts to the length players want can give them the best experience.
Do not Leave Artifacts as an Endgame Activity
There are a lot of Artifacts to be found throughout the game, and players who ignore these for a clean-up run are in for a lengthy time sink.
Players that have aguide on where to find all of these artifactswill know where and when they can pick one of these up while making their way through the game’s story. This will leave them with far less to worry about later.
Each of these Artifacts is housed within a safebox, and each safebox has a code to open them.
4Increase Stamina & Health First
Low Health & Stamina Means More Failures
Picking upthe right early game upgradeswill let players have the perfect start to the game. Players can easily lose track of how much health they have left or run short on Stamina while in hot pursuit of a fleeing felon.
Players should look to the Physique category as their first choice of upgrades. This will bump up their health,increase their maximum stamina,and even let them extend their stamina while sprinting with timed button prompts.
3Kelly Can Teleport
Players Don’t Need to Wait for Kelly to Get in the Car
While the game does not have any sci-fi or magic elements to it, it still uses a lot of video game logic. Players will see a prompt to wait for their partner Kelly when they get into the car. However, sometimes this means perpetrators will get a head start on their escape.
Players that leave Kelly behind will see his marker disappear, and he will be in the car with them. Never worry about leaving Kelly behind, because he will miraculously appear back on-screen just likeTails inSonic the Hedgehog.
2Cars are Expendable
Ditch Broken Cars for Ones That Can Get the Job Done
Players may try to slow down to make a tough corner or stop before slamming into a civilian car. There is no need to worry about being destructive. The cars players use will show a lot of visible damage, and even the sirens will start to go wonky.
However, players do not have to worry about the state of their car, as they can always just commandeer a new one. Players can even use their Support Tokens to get new cars in the heat of the moment.
1It’s Okay to Drive Like a Maniac
Players Don’t Need to Play Perfectly
As stated above, players do not have to worry much about their cars. This can also be said for the environment. Players can smash through parking meters, shrubbery, and even break down small walls in the wake of their pursuit.
If players see their target is making a turn, do not hesitate to careen through an alleyway of trash cans and fences to cut them off and T-bone their car once the distance has been closed. There is plenty of time to earn XP — especially with those extended shifts.
