Worthplaying has posted an entertaining hands-on preview of 'COPS 2170: Power of Law', based on some time with a press demo. The afore mentioned demo apparently still has Russian voiceovers and very roughly English translated text, which might reveal the current state of development. Still, the author was impressed: Now, how much would you pay? Don’t answer, because COPS: 2170 is also a rich role-playing game! From the very first mission, you are presented with moral and ethical choices that can determine how your entire career will progress. These choices are not presented in a simplistic (yes) (no) format. Rather, your actions dictate your path. Friendly fire is not acceptable, although you are allowed a few mistakes. Enemies, civilians and even colleagues will try to coerce you to work for their cause. Corruption in the ranks makes trust a commodity to be valued. You can never tell who may be an informant for Internal Affairs, or on the other hand, a rogue cop only out for him(her)self. Will you follow the letter of the law, or choose a more mercenary path? COPS: 2710 gives you the freedom of choice, so replayability is slightly higher than your average hybrid game. And when push comes to shove, this is no ordinary hybrid. |