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Review: The Precinct (PS5) - GTA-Style Sandbox Is a Dynamic, Addictive Cop Movie Homage

The Precinct is an indie, top-down police sandbox game released in 2024 where players control rookie cop Nick Cordell Jr. In 1980s Averno City.
The game follows six years after American Fugitive and flips its formula by focusing on law enforcement instead of a felon on the run.
Players patrol timed shifts responding to procedurally generated crimes while following police protocol and investigating Cordell's father’s unsolved murder.
XP earned from arrests and protocol unlocks upgrades such as better stamina and ammo, while dynamic AI creates varied scenarios in a small neon-lit city.
Though praised for ambition and gameplay depth, The Precinct’s small map and repetitive gameplay limit its impact, positioning it as a nostalgic yet modern police sandbox.

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futurefive.com.au

Game review: The Precinct (Xbox Series X)

The Precinct for Xbox Series X puts you in the shoes of a rookie cop in the '80s, offering an addictive GTA-style experience without the crime spree.

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Clean up Averno City as a rookie cop in this neon-noir action sandbox

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PowerUps

Nobody above the law! The Precinct is now available in physical format for PS5 and Xbox Series X

Acclaimed by the players, The Precinct, from Fallen Tree Games and Kwalee, it is now available in a precious limited physical edition, accompanied by an explosive launch trailer. Averno City, 1983. Bands dominate the streets and your father cannot rest in peace. Clean up the city, discover the truth and embark on exciting pursuits aboard vehicles in totally destructive environments in this free world action game with neo-noir aesthetics. Dive in…

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Destructoid

All artifact locations in The Precinct

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XboxEra

Is The Precinct in Xbox Game Pass?

The Precinct is a newly released video game, and fans are wondering if it is on Xbox Game Pass or not.Is The Precinct in Xbox Game Pass?e reviewed The Precinct on its launch day, May 13th, 2025. We said:Averno City is a tough metropolis. Hard-boiled criminals have way too much power, corruption’s rampant, and the … The post Is The Precinct in Xbox Game Pass? appeared first on XboxEra.

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