We all fear about cops (or policemen for the British spirits among you), in a certain way. A cop always inspires authority, so give it a go to be in his shoes, thanks to “All Points Bulletin”, abbreviated as APB.
I guess that I wouldn`t have given the correct attention to this game, unless it was the one that managed to beat “The Monkey Island” signed by LucasArt. How did an unknown team do that?! I can only explain the success of Realtime Worlds and Dave Jones through this fact: they re-evaluated the old myth of good cop in community service, something equal to Robocop`s mission. America`s police is somehow facing a crisis of image: in the last month I have seen on TV more than five news regarding cops that don`t get involved when they are needed or they just make their justice as civil characters. APB somehow establishes again the positive image of the Cop on mission, facing gangsters or neighborhood’s daily troubles.
“All Points Bulletin” can be easily and comfortably played online. With 50$, you can have unlimited access to the Social District (offering you the possibility of chatting with the other cops from your team, changing outfits or symbols and even creating music for your mission). In the same cost you will benefit of 50 hours of pure action time in no matter what of your two Districts.
Your enemies are either young sexy ladies quarreled with the Law or pure gangsters. Here is the profile of one of them: Luke Waskawi, first and the most powerful criminal from San Paro. He fired five shots directly in the chest of the Mayor of the town, John Derren and from that day he is dreaded.
Without Mayor, San Paro`s peace is troubled: crime flourished on streets, becoming a daily mood. The alarming fact is that the youth started to love being outside the law. These are the moments when the Police has to enter into force: will it be able to establish again the order?! With your help, they will have a chance, of course.
As cops or as gangsters, you and your friends will have to make fortune and fame. Without money and respect from your community, otherwise you won`t be able to confront your rivals. If you are a good character, you have to form an alliance with other cops and if you are gangster, you have to develop a band too- you won`t survive alone in San Paro.
The style of APB will probably seem familiar to you. David Jones, who shook hands with the young team of designers, is known for creating “Grand Theft Auto” and “Crackdown”.