Autumn is a season of harvest, and games are no exception! Our publisher HypeTrain Digital decided to join the festivities and arrange a mega sale to be held from 8 to 12 September. Apart from the biggest discounts of up to 90%, HypeTrain Digital Publisher Sale features new game reveals, free demos, and even 3 brand new releases, also on sale definitely worth checking out!

And if for some reason you still dont own Police Stories, now is the best time to fix it the game is 65% off after all.


Happy shopping!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/539470/Police_Stories/

Greetings, Officers!

Were very glad to inform you that The Academy, a free prequel to Police Stories, is now out and available for download! Moreover, if you enjoy The Academy, you can grab the full game with a 65% discount until August 8.

Just to be clear: even if you went through Police Stories backwards and forwards, The Academy still has much to offer for experienced players. This free version of the game throws us back to the times when Rick and John were still green trainees just learning to be cops, and features a new story, three new missions and locations. So make sure to check it out and dont forget you can bring a friend, since The Academy supports co-op too! Two heads are better than one, right?



Okay, well not hold you up any longer its time for you to relive old times, reload your guns and search for a "rat" in a brutal world of Police Stories: The Academy. Good luck!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1986760/Police_Stories_The_Academy/

P.S. And, of course, your reviews are very, very welcome!

Hello, Officers!

We've finished accepting playtest submissions. Now's the time to play The Academy! Access to the build will be open until Sunday night.

Please don't forget to take a special short survey, a link to which can be found on the main menu of The Academy. You can also leave any feedback in the comments below the news - we read every post.

And add Police Stories: The Academy to your Wishlist, so you won't miss the free prequel's release! It's coming very soon.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1986760/Police_Stories_The_Academy/

Hello officers!

We are pleased to announce that tomorrow, July 21, we will launch the open beta test of the upcoming Police Stories: The Academy prologue. We will announce the opening access to the beta test in a separate news post.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1986760/Police_Stories_The_Academy/

As a beta tester, not only will you be able to play The Academy before anyone else, but you'll be able to help us make the prologue better by completing a small survey and talking about your experience. The survey link will be available inside the game.

To take part in the beta test, you need to click a special button on the Police Stories: The Academy page. We will unlock access the next day. Hurry up, because the number of beta test participants is limited!

Add The Academy to your Wishlist to make sure you don't miss the launch of the beta test and the free prologue's release!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1986760/Police_Stories_The_Academy/

Greetings, Officers!

After reviewing your feedback, we updated the Zombie Case DLC to make the gameplay more enjoyable for you:

• Made the zombies slightly weaker than before, but they're still a serious threat;
  
• Redesigned zombie missions:
  a) Changed zombie spawners and suspects;
  b) Overall, there are more zombies and civilians, but fewer bandits;
  c) Some rooms now only have zombies in them;
  
• Fixed a bug with using a defibrillator on a partner in cooperative mode;
  
• Missions will now not end as long as at least one infected person remains on the map to avoid conflicts at the end of the level;
  

Greetings, Officers!

Today we have made small changes to improve the balance and gameplay in the Zombie Case DLC:

• Increased the viewing radius of the zombies. Now they will attack the suspects in the room more often, rather than attacking the policeman immediately. But the logic of their behavior is the same - they attack those who are closer;
  
• The time limit for the time bonus on all missions from Zombie Case and Story of Charlie McDennis has been increased.
  

Greetings, Officers!

While work on Police Stories: The Academy continues, we're polishing up what we've already released. In particular, a lot of work is being done on the Zombie Case DLC:

• Fixed an issue with the partition wall display on the left side of mission 12 of the main campaign;
  
• Fixed an issue with passability in the sofa area in the first Zombie Case mission;
  
• Fixed zombie spawning, now the "heaviest" zombies will not spawn in the first levels of Zombie Case;
  
• Fixed a problem with evidence spawning in some missions;
  
• Slightly reduced zombie health to make it a little easier to deal with them.
  

Hello Officers!

We continue to improve Police Stories and develop The Academy, a free prologue and prequel to the original game, where you can play as young Rick and John, who were trainees at the police academy back then. And today we want to ask you - how do you feel about the Police Stories' references?

The plot in Police Stories has always been not only a detective story, but also contained a share of humor and hidden references to other famous movies, books or even games. We don't want to stop this tradition, and we're going to add more easter eggs to The Academy.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1986760/Police_Stories_The_Academy/

For example, on one of the locations in the building you can find... a well! What do you think the reference is? There are also torture rooms and a sewing room. A strange combination that clearly refers to something!





Head to the comments and let us know what you think of the Police Stories' Easter eggs - we'd love to know your opinion! And don't forget to add The Academy to your Wishlist so that you don't miss the news and be the first to play the prequel.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1986760/Police_Stories_The_Academy/

Hello Officers!

Today we're announcing Police Stories: The Academy, a prequel and free prologue to the game that will include three new missions and locations.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1986760/Police_Stories_The_Academy/

In The Academy, Rick and John are still inexperienced trainees who are just learning to be cops. Another day at the police academy goes awry when a riot breaks out in town. To make matters worse, a "rat" who works with the local mafia has turned up at the police station. And of course, only two student cops can challenge all the trouble!

Police Stories: The Academy will include 3 new missions and locations, plus a police academy training ground. Help young Rick and John become brutal cops!

***

More details about Police Stories: The Academy are coming in the next development diary. For instance, the release date! Don't forget to add The Academy to your Wishlist in order not to miss any news and to be the first to play the Police Stories prequel.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1986760/Police_Stories_The_Academy/

Hello, officers! We continue to improve Police Stories, and today we made a small update.

• Fixed a bug with the "Gunsmith" achievement (unlock all equipment). Now the achievement is displayed correctly.
  
• When using the antidote in the Zombie Case DLC, the target for the shot is now highlighted
  
• Fixed a bug where the antidote was caught in the quick missions of the main campaign
  
• Reduced the supply of pepper spray
  
• Added collision of new objects
  

Greetings, Officers!

We made a small update to Police Stories - now, users who purchased the Zombie Case DLC can play it immediately after entering the game.

Playing Zombie Case will not affect playing the main campaign. However, note: the equipment will be opened only with the passage of the main 18 missions.

Important: New missions assume that you are already familiar with the basic game mechanics of Police Stories and are ready to face even more difficult tasks.

Thank you for giving feedback. It's important to us! We continue to work on improving the game. If you find in-game bugs or inaccuracies, please let us know!

You can contact us in the comments below this post or on our Discord: https://discord.gg/4NmfAtBa

Have fun playing!

Greetings, officers!

Today we want to tell you about the in-game bugs we fixed.

• Fixed localization in German tutorial;
  
• Fixed problems with display of Chinese language;
  
• Fixed a bug with replacing partner's visuals with other visuals;
  
• Fixed two misprints in the cutscenes;
  
• Fixed a bug with new missions not being displayed to players;
  

Greetings, officers!

What haven't Rick and John encountered yet? This time its something much more interesting! No manual tells you what to do when facing the living dead! Help our heroes prevent a threat to the safety of the world.

Note: you can access new missions from Zombie Case DLC only after completing the main story campaign. However, we know that you may want to fight with zombies even earlier. That's why a special patch will be released by March 29, which will unlock the Zombie Case walkthrough after the 4th mission from the Police Stories story campaign.

[h2]New character - zombie[/h2]

• A zombie has a unique and universal behavior pattern - it will attack the nearest living character;
  
• Unique characteristics of each zombie: some of them will be faster than Olympic sprinters, and others will be real tough nuts. Stay alert;
  
• Zombies are just as much of a threat to the bandits; they will try to eliminate them. Use this in your calculations;
  

• Zombies are dangerous because they quickly reproduce their kind. One hit from a zombie and a person becomes infected;
  
• After a while, the infected person will turn into a zombie;
  
• If the infected person dies before the timer expires, he will also turn into a zombie;
  

Hello Officers!

No foreplay: the Zombie Case DLC will be released this week, Saturday, March 26! Solve the zombie case, complete 5 new missions, and save the world! Don't forget to add the DLC to your Wishlist to become one of the first players fighting the zombies.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fbB_45PBo0&ab_channel=HypeTrainDigital

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1329730/Police_Stories_Zombie_Case/

Hello, Officers!

We continue to talk about the upcoming Zombie Case DLC. Todays menu: screenshots of new locations and zombie types.

[h2]New Locations[/h2]

In Zombie Case you will have to visit not only crime scenes, but also a police station that has been attacked by zombies. The hall of justice will be a difficult place to survive, because there are a lot of hidden places and nooks. Stay alert!



We decided to work on the locations even harder and add more memorable moments and mini-stories to them. For example, there was clearly an accident here, and the driver flew out of the window. But there's no sign of his body...



[h2]Types of Zombies[/h2]

Some zombies will need a special approach. Some are too tenacious, others are very fast. They all differ in appearance (for example, the zombie in the screenshot has yellow skin colour - it is very fast), so you can quickly identify them and choose tactics to neutralize them.



This is only a part of the innovations, and we will tell you about the rest in the next development diaries. Police Stories: Zombie Case will be released later this year and will be a paid DLC for the main game. We will also announce the release date a little later. So don't forget to add this DLC to your Wishlist!

Hello Officers!

We're finally ready to announce the new DLC for Police Stories - Zombie Case. You don't have to be a detective to know what it's about! But we'll tell you more about what's new in the game.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1329730/Police_Stories_Zombie_Case/?beta=0
[h2]Plot[/h2]

Partners John and Rick investigate a new case involving a mysterious drug. It turns people into bloodthirsty monsters. Your goal is to uncover and capture the head of the drug cartel, protect the civilians from the gangs and... prevent the end of the world! Five new missions with unique features await you.

[h2]New locations and updated gameplay[/h2]

• In Zombie Case there will be 5 new locations. Each level is suitable for different playstyles. Are you a tactical cop? Or a daredevil who breaks through?
  
• The new enemies are zombies. Or are they just common criminals under the influence of a prescription drug? Their bite can infect you or your partner, so be careful. For situations like this, there will be a new item in Police Stories - a vaccine.
  
• Zombie Case is still a tactical shooter that can be played solo with a partner-AI or with a friend.
  
• In addition to new enemies and infection mechanics that will change the gameplay, Zombie Case will also expand the attack capabilities of ordinary opponents. They will now be able to use a variety of melee weapons
  

Greetings, officers!

Weve been preparing this Police Stories version for a long time. An updated partner with improved AI. A new police story telling about a crazy anarchist Charlie McDennis. Finally, a Halloween mode in which youll meet the long-awaited zombies for the first time.

[h2]1. Partner with a switchable behaviour[/h2]

[h3]Passive mode[/h3]

• Enabled by default;
  
• The partner behaves as before, acting strictly on the players orders;
  
• The partner will pay attention to the points of potential threat;
  
• If the partner is left idle (not on the order), he will return to the player.
  

• The partner will stand still only by the order of the player, in other cases he will return to the player automatically;
  
• The partner himself looks at the points of potential threat, from where the suspects are expected to appear;
  
• When meeting a suspect, the partner now independently takes actions to neutralize them if the player is not nearby:
  
  
• Asks them to surrender;
  
• In case of disobedience, he uses physical force;
  
• In case of aggressive resistance, uses a weapon;
  
• If a suspect starts to run away, the partner will pursue them as long as he considers it safe;
  
• Picks up weapons dropped from suspects;
  
  
• If the suspect gives themselves away, the partner will be ready for their actions;
  
• The player's commands have the highest priority unless a suspect is raising a weapon.

• The new campaign opens after completing the main one, its story begins after John's first working day with Rick;
  
• Five new missions, which we have slightly redone from the previous beta.
  

• Theme decorations and a zombie character;
  
• You can switch it from the main menu;
  
• We advise you to play the new campaign without the zombie mode on first;
  
• 
  
• Zombie Character:
  
  
• Attacks the nearest person, regardless of whether they are a policeman or a suspect;
  
• You must save the suspects who havent picked up their weapons from the zombies, otherwise you will be charged with unjustified violence;
  
• Find your way to deal with an unexpected threat.
  

[h2]Oct 28, 2021 - Get ready![/h2]

Yes, it's another Beta branch update! Most likely it's the final one before we move it to the public. That's why it's more important than ever for more people to check it to make sure everything is top-notch.

Based on your feedback, we decided to give players the ability switch the partner AI behavior on the go.

[h2]You can now access 1.4.2 Beta Version through Steam by choosing it in the BETAS tab (Right-click on the game in your library > Properties > Betas > Select open-beta > Download the update).
[/h2]

Beta 1.4.2 is full of new features:

[h3]New campaign is updated[/h3]

• The new story becomes available after completing the main campaign;
  
• All new missions are slightly reworked from the last beta version;
  

• The partner acts strictly at the player's command, not performing any autonomous actions.
  
• The partner will now notify players of potential threat points;
  
• If the partner is left idle (no orders given), he will return to the player-controlled character;
  

• The partner will only stand still when ordered by the player, otherwise he will always return to the player-controlled character automatically;
  
• The partner is on lookout for points of potential threat, from where suspects might appear;
  
• Encountering a suspect, Rick will automatically take action to disarm him, if the player-controlled character isnt close by:
  
  • He first orders him to surrender;
    
  • He uses physical force if suspect doesnt comply;
    
  • If the suspect becomes aggressive or resists arrest, Rick might apply lethal force;
    
  • If a suspect decides to flee, Rick will chase him for as long as he thinks its safe;
    
  • Rick will automatically pick up weapons dropped by suspects;
  
  
• If a suspect has given himself away, Rick will be ready for to take action;
  
• Players commands have the highest priority except for the times the suspects take up arms.
  

Greetings, officers!

We received a lot of useful feedback on the new AI partner. Taking into account your comments and analyzing the situation, we decided to make a few more changes.

The main guideline in these changes to the partner was that we wanted to make him a second player able to act autonomously, but still be dependent on the main player. We overdid it a bit with his aggressiveness, so we made him a little weaker.

While we are improving the partner, we invite you to play the updated beta, which includes all the innovations that we were going to release with the update.

[h3]You can now access 1.4.0 Beta Version through Steam by choosing it in the BETAS tab (Right-click on the game in your library > Properties > Betas > Select open-beta > Download the update).[/h3]

Please fill in this form to help us improve the game: https://forms.gle/ZofakzVNdKg9eRKa9

[h2]Five new missions.[/h2]

• A new campaign opens after completing the main one;
  
• Five new cards revealing more opportunities and developing the games aspect with destructible walls;
  
• The story begins after John's first working day with Rick.
  

• The partner will stand still only by the order of the player, in other cases he will return to the player automatically;
  
• The partner looks at the points of a potential threat himself the places from where the suspects are expected to appear;
  
• When meeting a suspect, the partner now independently takes actions to neutralize them:
  
  
  
  • Asks them to surrender;
    
  • In case of disobedience, he uses physical force;
    
  • In case of aggressive resistance, uses a weapon;
    
  • If the suspect starts to run away, the partner will pursue him as long as he considers it safe;
    
  • Picks up weapons dropped from suspects;
  
  
• If the suspect gives themselves away, the partner will be ready for their actions;
  
• The player's commands have the highest priority unless the suspect is raising a weapon;
  

• Reduced the partner's accuracy;
  
• Reduced the reaction speed of the partner;
  
• The partner no longer fires at stunned targets.
  

One of the most popular complaints we receive since the game release is about partners AI. Now it's time to fix it.

In 1.4.0 our aim is to make sure Rick is a real aid to the player, and not just a dummy carrying grenades.

[h3]You can now access 1.4.0 Beta Version through Steam by choosing it in the BETAS tab (Right-click on the game in your library > Properties > Betas > Select open-beta > Download the update).[/h3]

Changes:

• Rick will return to the player automatically;
  
• Rick now looks for the potential threat himself the spots from where the suspects are expected to appear;
  
• When meeting a suspect, Rick now independently takes actions to neutralize them:
  
• Asks him to surrender;
  
• In case of disobedience, he uses physical force;
  
• In case of aggressive resistance, he uses a weapon;
  
• In case the suspect starts to run away, the ally will pursue him as long as he considers it safe;
  
• Picks up weapons dropped from suspects;
  
• If a suspect gives themselves away, the ally will be ready for their actions;
  
• The player's commands still have the highest priority except when suspects are raising their weapons.
  

Greetings, officers!

In this patch we focused on the developments of destructible walls.

Weve added a tutorial window with destructible walls to the first level. Now new players will be aware of their presence in the game for sure.

Our team would like to thank all content makers. We watched a lot of your Police Stories playthroughs and realized that destructible walls were not visible enough. Therefore, we decided to make them animated so that you no longer have to strain your eyes.

And if you think that there weren't enough of them, now destructible walls are also available in the level editor!

Enjoy your dismantling!

Hey officers,

Today we'd like to present you something dark and mysterious. No, we're not adding zombies to Police Stories (at least this Summer), but please take a look at a game our friends are working on, because theyve just released its new demo, and we think that it deserves your attention.



There Is No Light is a pixel-art action-adventure set in a grim underground world ruled by the mysterious Church of the Great Hand, where the entire human population has been eradicated by a global catastrophe.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1132980/There_Is_No_Light/

Explore the game world, listen to the stories of survivors, vanquish hordes of bloodthirsty demonic creatures and fight deadly Bosses to fulfill your goal save your child who has been taken away by the Church.

There Is No Light takes part in the Steam Next Fest, thus there is a brand new demo version available on Steam from June 16 to June 22 dont forget that the demo is time-limited and it will be removed from the platform after the event, so make sure to check it out!

The new demo features all the core gameplay and three in-game locations: New Nimbus, Path Of Sorrow and Steel Forest, as well as one mini-boss and one full-fledged boss at the end.

Also, the team has recently published a teaser of a launch trailer, which will be released later this summer you can watch it on YouTube.

[previewyoutube=QMCEoBgF36g;full][/previewyoutube]

We really hope you enjoy the work our friends have put so much effort into, and, of course, have a great day!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1132980/There_Is_No_Light/

Greetings, officers!

This small fix-patch is devoted to your feedback. We read all your commentaries, reviews, complaints and suggestions, and, of course, analyze them. Many players experience difficulties with the completion of missions. The game still has a high entry threshold, which not everyone can handle.

We have lowered the penalty for mistakes, making it easier to beat the game overall. However, if you want to complete the game with a high score, youll have to spend the same effort.

Also, players have difficulty in situations where negotiations are already useless, and delay can cost Rick and John their lives. The heartbeat quickens, and the blood boils, as you made the difficult decision that the only way to stop the criminal would be to shoot, and every millisecond becomes worth its weight in gold. But at the most important moment, the hand of the police officer shakes and the bullet doesnt hit the target, while the cold-blooded bandit deals with the lawkeeper with one precise shot.

We have slightly increased the accuracy of the police officers, while the criminals have become slightly less accurate, which increases your chances in a firefight at long distances.

Thanks to everyone who leaves feedback. Thank you for your responses to the last survey. Weve received a thousand replies a lot to think about. We continue to work on the game and make it better.

The following bugs have been fixed:

• After completing missions in online co-op, an error no longer occurs, which made it impossible to pick up evidence;
  
• Melee strikes no longer pass through doors;
  
• Fixed a bug that prohibited shooting after pressing reload and firing at the same time;
  
• Fixed a crash in local co-op when the second player selected a shotgun;
  
• Fixed a crash when you started the game without selecting the main weapon.
  

Hello, officers!

There is always room for improvement, and Police Stories is no exception. We want to make the game even better, and thats why we really need your help please answer a survey about the possible game improvements, which should take you no more than 3 minutes.

Complete the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ltKKR7Cn99ElS7V20Dc8V-PWZVFOJbDkppaE1OwJWSk/viewform?edit_requested=true

Well rebalance the game on the basis of the data gathered, as well as enhance an AI ally.

Weve also released a new patch today it changes the reward for quick level completion and makes it more reasonable.

Stay tuned, and well see you soon!

Greetings, officers!

It's time for some great spring news meet update 1.3.0!

Much work has been done, and now wed like to share what awaits you in the largest update in a long time :)



Firstly, weve added 5 new weapons to the game. One is stronger than the other, and now theyre getting unlocked as you progress through the game and complete missions. To keep you on your toes, the game now starts with the weakest weapon:

• R226 pistol, with which normal walking becomes faster (initially unlocked);
  
• Automatic submachine gun NP5, which is already familiar to players (gets unlocked after the 2nd mission);
  
• Pump shotgun Moss 500 (gets unlocked after the 8th mission);
  
• Automatic carbine MA41 (gets unlocked after the 10th mission);
  
• Semi-automatic rifle AAR 15 (gets unlocked after the 16th mission);
  
• Automatic shotgun Stelvio M4 (gets unlocked after the 17th mission).
  

• Game crashes in local co-op mode;
  
• AI ally now indicates a bomb on the map when he sees it.
  

Greetings, officers!

One of the most requested features is ready for your test! Were excited to announce the open beta test of the new upcoming version of the game, in which you can switch between 6 different weapons and break walls!



Whats new:

• Weapons
  
  
• R226. Police officers pistol. Low ammo, high accuracy. If youre going to shoot, then dont miss your chance.
  
• NP5. Golden classics. Automatic submachine gun. Mobility, ammo, damage it has it all.
  
• Moss 500. Pump shotgun. Reliable and irreplaceable assistant. High firepower and low rate of fire.
  
• MA41. Automatic carbine for serious situations. It will ensure fast and powerful shooting.
  
• AAR 15. Semi-automatic rifle. Shoots rarely, but accurately. Will not let you down at any distance.
  
• Stelvio M4. Automatic shotgun. Totally indifferent to the number of enemies. Try not to hit your friends.
  
• Destructible walls
  
• Rebalance: the game starts with a R226 pistol, bikers are slower.
  

Greetings, officers!

While the next large update is on the way, we continue to polish the game on a regular basis. Here is a list of all the changes:

Hey everyone!

In this update wed like to recommend you a game our friends made, which has left early access today and is now available with a 25% Launch Discount.
[previewyoutube=Q3TvkZ9vemA;full][/previewyoutube]
Breathedge is a hilarious space survival game. You play as the survivor of the spaceliner catastrophe who finds himself in the middle of a ridiculous universal conspiracy, all the while battling the elements in order to find the way home.



Breathedge boasts a wild mix of awesome visuals and exciting first-person survival experience in outer space, spiced with grotesque humor. Collect items, make tools, build vehicles, and more to help you unravel the mystery behind the explosion of the largest space vessel and all its dark secrets. Smooth navigation through space is not without dangers: watch out for extreme cold and heat, ever-encroaching radiation, and coffin-robots out for blood!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/738520/Breathedge/

The game has very positive reviews on Steam, and were sure that some of you will find it to their liking!

Hey everyone!

Well be concise: weve got some good news for you. Two of them, actually.



First of all, Police Stories Supporter Pack has been updated: weve finally added in-game donuts and trumpet as a supplement to the existing soundtrack and artbook, just as promised better late than never, right? Those are not simple reskins, but rather totally new pieces of equipment which will (at least we hope so) make your gameplay a bit funnier and more varied.



Donuts strategic set of nutrients. Restore vitality, improve your mood.



Trumpet capable of inspiring allies and demoralizing enemies in the right hands. Or the other way round.

Maybe that's not HUGE, but if you enjoy the game and keep playing it purchasing Supporter Pack is the best thing you can do to show your love.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1158270/Police_Stories_Supporter_Pack/

Secondly, our publisher HypeTrain Digital celebrates the 5th anniversary (congrats!) and launches a major Steam Publisher Sale running November 4-9th, where you can grab their titles at up to 80% off. And, of course, Police Stories is a part of this as well the game will be available with a 50% discount throughout the sale!




>>> Check Out Publisher Sale

Thats it for today (we promised wed be concise). Have fun with the donuts, and see you soon!

Hey everyone!

Todays the big day for the project its been exactly one year since the first release of Police Stories on Steam and Nintendo Switch. A lot has happened in a year, be it projectwise or not, but youre still here playing the game, and we want to sincerely thank you for that!

Wed like to take stock of the projects evolution and briefly review the results weve achieved so far. So, lets get started!

• More than 150k game owners at the moment (Steam, GOG.com, Nintendo Switch).
  
• Implemented Online Co-op, Customizable controls, Custom Missions, Quick Play.
  
• Launched Level Editor on PC more than 200 user levels are already available for download from Steam Workshop.
  
• PlayStation 4 Release.
  
• And now were actively working on Xbox release, which is coming quite soon!
  

Hey everyone!

We know that some of you have been waiting for this, and, finally, the day has come Police Stories Level Editor launches today! It is now available to owners of the game through the "Tools" section of their Steam Library.

Just reminding: Level Editor is a standalone application which lets you design locations from scratch in a straightforward and intuitive way. Its free for all Police Stories owners and available for Windows, Mac and Linux. By the way, if you still dont have a copy of the game, you can get it at 50% off within 2 days lets celebrate the release of Level Editor together!

If you enjoy Police Stories but have played it backwards and forwards, or youve got lots of great level design ideas that go for nothing you will definitely find this tool useful and fun.

Watch Level Editor Trailer here: youtu.be/hVkEmJoLgJY



Key Features:

• Build real locations from scratch. Place enemies, evidence and bombs wherever you want and construct levels youve been dreaming of.
  
• Share and play the levels. Share your levels through Steam workshop. Pick and download levels within the game, sorting them by popularity or newness. Complete levels in single-player mode or co-op.
  
• Compete with other players. Play the user levels and compete with other players through built-in leaderboard.
  

Hi there!

If you enjoy Police Stories but played it backwards and forwards, or youve got lots of great level design ideas that go for nothing heres something for you!



Were launching a closed beta of level editor a standalone application, allowing everyone to design the levels theyve been dreaming of and share it with the world through Steam Workshop.

And so were looking for volunteers that can help us polish it! The requirements are not strict at all: you must have a Windows computer, own Police Stories on Steam and be ready to prepare a text report with your feedback and found bugs.

Feel like you can handle that? Then use this form to apply for the beta: [h3]https://forms.gle/t3Yct7XqU6BYK9Xs8[/h3]

Hi!

Were delighted to take part in the Steam Game Festival (June 16 - June 22), which is already live now! Throughout the event we've brought demos for each of the 8 games we are currently working on.



All of them are in different genres, settings and styles. You will surely find something that piques your interest! All the content available for Steam Summer Festival is free, some demos are long, some allow infinite play. Here is a little sneak peek of every title available.

Voidtrain



Voidtrain is a first-person action/survival game where you become a crew member of an interdimensional express. Build your own train, upgrade it, craft weapons and travel across different mysterious worlds full of outlandish creatures, Nazis and other dangers.

https://youtu.be/o0bIODWSX5Y

Voidtrains demo features a base loop of the game, where youll be able to travel between biomes on your train, gather resources to upgrade it and stop by interdimensional train depots filled with Nazis ought to be defeated.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1159690/Voidtrain/

Tunche



Tunche is a charming, hand-drawn beat'em up hack and slash game with roguelike elements, co-op and a pinch of shaman witchcraft. Visit the amazonian jungle alone or together with your friends, choose one of the 5 unique characters and hack through hordes of enemies!

And if you like A Hat in Time, we got a big surprise for you Hat Kid will be the 5th Playable Character in the game. Moreover, youll be able to test her in the demo!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/887450/Tunche/

Linked Mask



Do you miss the golden era of Game Boy? Linked Mask is a 2D platformer that will make you reminiscent of the good old days, where a player has to overcome six towers, collect six masks containing elemental powers and ultimately conquer the Castle of the Primals. And theres a chillingly cool soundtrack that will make your head bop as you traverse the deadly Towers!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1111590/Linked_Mask/

Jack Move



Plunge into a VHS-era cyberpunk world of Jack Move, an RPG featuring japanese style turn based battles and gorgeous Hi-Bit pixel art. Take on the role of Noa, a vigilante hacker who is thrust into a world of murder, kidnapping and dark research after her father goes missing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yOLVvhsJFw

Theres a brand new demo of Jack Move available that features a new slums area, a new dungeon and a whole bunch of new enemies for you to tangle with.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1099640/Jack_Move/

Black Book



Black Book is a dark RPG Adventure based on Slavic mythology and featuring card-based combat. You will take on the role of Vasilisa, a young sorceress on a quest to revive her beloved one. In order to do so, she has to uncover all the 7 seals of Black Book a demonic artefact, said to be powerful enough to grant any wish.

The demo features an essential part of the story the First Day of Vasilisa becoming a witch. Youll be able to test test the core game mechanics, battle regular demons and even test your strength in a fight against a boss.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1138660/Black_Book/

There Is No Light



There Is No Light is a pixel-art action adventure in a dark post-apocalyptic setting, which tells a story of a protagonist fighting against a fallen underground civilization and its appalling religious rituals.

In this demo youll be able to explore a small part of the game world. Visit a village, the existence of which remained unknown for a long time. Find out how people live in the underground world ruled by the Church of the Great Hand. Find your own playstyle by combining 3 available weapon types, so that eventually you can fight a giant boss Behemoth that gets in your way to freedom.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1132980/There_Is_No_Light/

Tower Princess



Tower Princess is a 3D roguelike action platformer where you'll have to beat a dungeon, defeat a dragon, rescue a princess/prince and manage a perfect date with them! Theres a wide variety of royalty members you can hit on youll be able to find someone you like even if youre not into humans.

The demo is a linear and brief sample of a run in one of the Castle's areas. It shows the visuals and the core gameplay of Tower Princess, but it's focused on the princess aid in combat, as without her help, you wouldn't stand a chance against the Evil Dragon. Are you ready to test yourself as a knight in shining armour?

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1138650/Tower_Princess/

SuchArt!



SuchArt is a painting sim game featuring you being such an amazing artist. Really you rock, your latest DNA test is very positive about it. Now please paint, sell and expose your art from your new studio aboard the Space City. And dont forget the only limit is the size of your brush (or a flamethrower).

SuchArt demo features a separate room (a virtual studio instead of a real one youll get in the full game) with a limited amount of tools and an introductory part of the story. However, youll be able to test the core game mechanics and take a couple of commissions from virtual clients, which is already fun!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1293180/SuchArt/

Patch note:

- Fixed crashes: obj_char_shadow, mp_packet_receive, obj_main_menu_new
- Fixed Ping display
- Better optimization of file packages

Patch Note:

- Fixed bug which caused inability to start the game on Ubuntu/Debian/SteamOS
- Fixes and improvements of network stability
- Updated language selection

Hi everyone!

Hope you're doing fine. We continue improving the online co-op in Police Stories.

[h2]Patch Notes: [/h2]

- Fixed the problem with black screen in online co-op.
- Optimization of data transfer between players
- Added ping counter which is shown during unstable connection
- Fixed the bug with Chinese language

Thank you for your feedback!

Hi! Thanks for your patience and feedback. In this patch we've tried to fix all new bugs you mentioned.

- Game crashes on startup on Ubuntu/SteamOS were fixed
- Errors in online co-op MIcon_IsIconHighlighted were fixed
- Fixed a bug that made game crash when inviting a player to online co-op with an invite button
- Fixed a bug with keybindings resetting after game restart
- Fixed a bug which under certain conditions did not let a player run with a taser after lock picking
- Additional door state synchronization was added
- Incorrect female civilians death sprite was fixed
- Attack animations for a female civilian were fixed
- Error with result screen after completing mission in online co-op was fixed
- Script_FogEffectRenderer_DrawPassPerform error was fixed

Hello Officers!

In this update we improved online co-op stability and controller support. Also you can now find new civilian type monopoly of green men is finally over.

All improvements:

• New civilian type added - woman in blue
  
• Smoother corners of shadows
  
• Potential online multiplayer bug fixes, better stability
  
• Correct localization for Custom Mission Mode was added
  
• Fixed errors preventing proper obtainment of certain achievements
  
• Bugs in localization and item description text displaying in some languages were fixed
  
• Shaky aim bug appearing in certain situations was fixed
  
• Readability of character-based languages was improved
  
• Gamepad aim control got smoother
  
• Button icons and buttons in DualShock 4/Xbox One Controller tutorial slides are now displayed correctly
  

Greetings fellow mercenaries!

Ink Stain Games and HypeTrain Digital are thrilled to announce that youre invited to the relic hunt in the world of Stoneshard - a challenging turn-based RPG set in an open world with procedurally generated dungeons.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwPAr4V3oK0

Stoneshard is a blend of a traditional turn-based RPG combat with brutal roguelike challenge, featuring an unrestricted character development and a complex injury treatment system.

Players who are well-acquainted with the traditional roguelike games will certainly find similarities between a classic dungeon crawler and Stoneshard - however, our game puts a larger emphasis on strategy and resource management. The game is set in a world rich with lore, which helps players immerse themselves in this setting while they explore the dangerous lands of Stoneshard.



Explore the open world of Aldor, a kingdom in ruin where danger lurks around every corner...

https://store.steampowered.com/app/625960/Stoneshard/

Today's Deal: Save 40% on Police Stories!*

Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are!

*Offer ends January 2 at 10AM Pacific Time

Our 1.0.9 patch is up, and we have quite the features in it Custom Mission Mode, Achievements and more! Please notice, that localization for the new content is coming in days.

Custom Mission Mode

You can use Custom Mission Mode to populate The House map only with terrorists and make your own top-down Rainbow 6 Siege. Truly case-hardened officers may test their skills by playing only with civilians and fake civilians on the map. Either way have fun fiddling around with this new feature!

(Custom Mission Mode is coming for Switch in January 2020)

Quick Play
If you dont have the time to spend choosing suspects and a map we have a Quick Play option. Just click it and get right into action! The game will pick a random map and populate it with random suspects.

Steam Achievements
Achievements are here! Now you will get acknowledged each time you do something profound. Like forgetting your police training and blinding yourself with a flashbang! Or thinking that you can do everything yourself and detonating a bomb by cutting the wrong wire! Or ruining the crime scene by leaving bloody footprints everywhere (poor forensics team)!

Changes to Input Hot Swap
Weve received a number of reports from players who couldnt play properly on a keyboard because theyve had some other controller connected. Our solution was to remove hot swap function from the missions and leave it enabled only for the Main menu. For situations when you want to switch to another controller during the mission you can use the Options menu.

Thank you for your continued support of Police Stories and serving as virtual officer! We hope youll continue enjoying our game. Follow our news updates here on on social media for more upcoming features! And, as always, stay frosty!

Good day Officers!

Or is it? Sprinting around the corner and getting shot, trying to defuse a bomb and cutting the wrong wire, missing the target with your shots and injuring the civilian we've all been there, and those moments certanly weren't "a good day on the work". You've probably even thought, like you the game does it best at making you feel like a rookie!

Yet you've kept playing (for which we're deeply grateful!), and had fun with the game despite its difficulty! If so, by the end you've probably thought that you've played the Best Game You Suck At.

In that case, support our game by voting for Police Stories in the "Best Game You Suck At" at this year Steam Awards!

Thank you for enjoying Police Stories and providing so much positive feedback on the game!

Keep on upholding the law, officers!

Good day officers!

We continue improving the game based on our Post-Release Roadmap. In today's update we finally bring customizable controls as well as some other important things.

• Online co-op have is now available in Linux version
  
• Polish language has been added
  

Hello, officers!

A strange curse befell on the city and now each level is shrouded in darkness and mystery! Are you brave enough to follow the letter of law when facing the supernatural? Get into the game and find out!

If your parents wont let you play the scary games, or youre faint-hearted Halloween Mode can always be disabled via Options.

Now is also the best time to recommend the game to your friends Police Stories is 20% off for the duration of Steam Halloween Sale.

Stay frosty!

Good day officers!

In our continued effort to improve Online Co-op experience we've prepared a new update!

• Fixed the incorrect voice lines for Rick in co-op
  
• Possible fixes towards the black screen issue they should be mostly gone, but we continue our work on fully resolving this problem.
  
• Fixed a crash when selecting the equipment for Rick in single player mode.
  
• Fixed equipment duplication in online co-op
  
• Fixed the issue where the chosen equipment wasnt present in the mission
  
• Fixed issues that were causing crashes in online co-op. Were continuing to work on eliminating the rest of critical errors.
  
• Fixed the issue where the main menu occasionally stuck on loading when returning from online co-op
  
• Fixed incorrect placement of bullet particles after hitting the doors
  
• Fixed a crash happening during Local co-op
  
• Fixed the player in single player not being able to order Rick to unlock metal doors without interacting with it first.
  
• Fixed a crash occurring when the player spammed E key and mouse clicks on the equipment selection screen
  
• Fixed the bug, allowing Rick to endlessly switch to shield if the command wheel was opened on a suspect. Also fixed switch to main weapon command missing from the wheel.
  
• Fixed the game copying the path to its executable file on the first start
  
• Possible fixes towards game performance on integrated CPU graphics.
  

Greetings, everyone!


Heres a message from our partners at HypeTrain Digital - their top-selling survival title, The Wild Eight, is coming out of Early Access later today!

To celebrate, The Wild Eight 1.0 will be sold with a -15% discount for a week, until Oct 10th.

Act now, while the offer lasts!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/526160/The_Wild_Eight/

Heres whats awaits both new and old players in the The Wild Eight 1.0:

• The conclusion to The Wild Eight's story - continue the main questline to uncover the mystery of the Dark Matter
  
  
• Discover new side-quests and locations in an all-new biome, filled with exciting creatures and resources
  
  
• Find and make use of the new ranged weapons and equipment;
  
  
• Stability improvements & optimization fixes
  

• The Wild Eight Digital Artbook
  
  
• The WIld Eight Original Soundtrack
  
  
• The Wild Eight Exclusive In-Game Content: Animal Hat Pack
  
  

Greetings officers!

We've fixed some of the critical issues with online co-op all thanks to your feedback!

Changelog:
- Fixed the critical error that occurred when the players tried to connect through Steam invites;
- Players are now able to properly join and invite to the game through Steam;
- Fixed the in-game "Invite friend" button;
- Fixed some of the issues with equipment loadouts;
- Fixed the critical error caused by both players simultaneously using borescope on the same door;
- Fixed multiple other smaller bugs.

Of course, these are not all bugs which were reported and we continue working on fixing them!

Don't forget to leave any feedback and ideas about Police Stories in the official Steam Discussion forums, or join our Discord Channel to hang out with other fans of the game!

Greetings, Officers!

Youve been waiting for it, youve been asking for it - and now its finally here:

Police Stories 1.0.4 finally supports Online Co-Op!

Now youll be able to do everything in Police Stories with a partner of your own choosing! Whether its arresting suspects, defusing bombs or saving hostages - everythings better with a friend!




We hope that you enjoy the game! Don't forget to leave any feedback, ideas or just thoughts about Police Stories in the official Steam Discussion forums, or join our Discord Channel to hang out with other fans of the game!

Hello officers!

We continue improving Police Stories step by step. Thanks for all your feedback! You're great!



New features and changes:
1) Ability to melee with any equipment held - added
2) Running suspects may decide to surrender after warning shots (70% probability) - added
3) Ability to disable fog and rain in the settings to increase FPS - added
4) Ability to enable VSYNC - added
5) Ability to disable screen shaking - added

Fixes:
1) Player being able to complete the mission when fatally injured - fixed (now for sure)
2) Player being unable to shoot while holding shift - fixed
3) Bullets projectiles piercing suspects without damaging them - fixed
4) Issue with Steam Cloud saves - fixed
5) Second player in local co-op being unable to see evidence and bombs - fixed

Hello fellow officers!

The clock is ticking! Only one hour left until Police Stories release! We sure hope youre as excited as we are!



We also want to let you know that during the first week of sales Police Stories will have a 10% discount so dont miss a chance to save up.

Hope to see you on the release!

Hello officers!

We regret to inform our audience that Online Co-op will be coming to Police Stories on October 2, as mentioned in the roadmap below.



Weve worked extra hard to eliminate critical bugs before the games release, but, we just need a bit more time, since were a small team. Were confident in fixing the problems weve encountered in Online Co-op. Closed Beta participants know that it was already working very well in past.

We will create a separate version of the game with Online Co-op available in the Beta branch, so that every owner of Police Stories can help us with testing. More details about the beta branch will be posted later in Steam Discussions.

Thank you for your patience and continued support of Police Stories!

Hello fellow officers!

Only one day left until Police Stories release! We cant even begin to describe how happy we are to be finally able to release our game. It was a long road and a lot has changed since the games first appearance as Pixel Police. To appreciate this weve prepared a video overview of all in-game equipment!

[previewyoutube=BnGAkeqwpH0;full][/previewyoutube]
Of course, all of this wouldnt be possible without the immense support from our community. Were forever grateful to our kickstarter backers, members of our Discord server and everyone who followed the games development.

Hope to see you on the release!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/539470/Police_Stories/

Hello Officers!

Only a week left until the release! Get in shape and ready your equipment.

To add more value to this short update, wed like to reveal prices in different currencies:

$14.99, 13.99, 14,99, CHF 15.50, 399 p., 53,99z, R$ 29,99, 1,499, 103,00 kr, Rp 95 999, RM32.00, P389.95, S$14.50, 239.00, 165.000, 15,500, 25,00 TL, 229, Mex$ 154.99, CDN$ 17.49, A$ 21.50, NZ$ 18.49, 49, 459, CLP$ 6.400, S/.31.00, COL$ 25.000, R 105.00, HK$ 76.00, NT$ 268, 29.95 SR, 42.00 AED, ARS$ 179,99, 55.95, 2 400, 2.80 KD, 33.99 QR, 6.500, $U329

And we have created Supporter Pack for those who would like to support the developers even more!



On release it will include Official Soundtrack and Artbook, but soon after well add a couple of funny exclusive in-game items as well!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1158270/Police_Stories_Supporter_Pack/

Release day for Police Stories is getting closer and closer. To make the wait feel less daunting we will be sharing some info about the games core aspects. Today well be talking about types of suspects and their behaviour.

Behaviour

Each suspect in Police Stories has different behaviour and on top of that, it gets randomised each time you start a mission. As such, memorising their behaviour is crucial for a successful operation.

If a suspect wasnt alerted to your presence he will either be on a lookout or patrolling surroundings. They react to loud noises like gunshots or explosions, so its always a good idea to act more discreetly in order to avoid taking unnecessary risks.

• Aggressive
  Some suspects are going to open fire as soon as they spot you. If a suspect raised his gun youre allowed to use lethal force.
  
  
• Fleeing
  Suspects can run away from you and try to find a better hiding spot. They may try to shoot you if theyre cornered but until they draw their gun, you should stick to non-lethal tools.
  
  
• Refusing to comply
  Some suspects wont immediately act hostile towards you, but are still going to ignore orders. Same as before, use of lethal force is only advised when a suspect is aiming at you.
  
  
• Holding a hostage
  In some cases, a suspect will hold a civilian at gunpoint ready to shoot as soon as he sees the police. Use non-lethal grenades or a breaching charge to ensure the hostages safety.
  
  
• Surrender
  Even if the suspect surrendered, the threat is still present. If you decide to turn your back on a surrendered suspect, he may get his gun and try to shoot you.
  

• Thugs
  They are at the bottom of the criminal world. Like to act tough, but a lot of times they try to run away or simply surrender when ordered. They are armed with pistols and have poor marksmanship.
  
  
• Rednecks
  Not very different in their motives from the thugs, but have much more experience with firearms. They also use more serious guns like assault rifles or shotguns.
  
  
• Gangsters
  Members of street gangs and organized crime groups. They are seasoned criminals who dont think twice about breaking the law. Gangsters are less likely to surrender. Their weapon of choice is UZI.
  
  
• Terrorists
  Mercenaries and fanatics, who see their attacks as the only way to achieve their goals. The terrorists are highly trained and have both good marksmanship and combat tactics. Most of them would rather be shot than choose to surrender.
  
  
• Civilians
  Everyone you see on a crime scene is a suspect. Even if hes unarmed its best to put him in handcuffs until hes proven innocent. However, sometimes even civilians wont listen to your orders. They may stand in shock or try to run away in fear
  
  
• Fake civilians
  After a couple of missions you will start to encounter suspects disguised as civilians. They look exactly like hostages but will act like any other suspect refusing to comply or even trying to shoot you.
  

Hello officers!

The wait is almost over! Even though there is still some work to be done like game balancing, localization and bug fixing, we can clearly see the finish line as the game nears its September 19th release date.

Police Stories will come to Steam and Nintendo Switch first, and then, later this Fall, to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, since we want to make sure that the players on each platform are getting the best experience.

It took us nearly 4 years to finish Police Stories, and during this time nearly every aspect of the game was tweaked or reworked. Previously called Pixel Police, the game came a long way to becoming what it is today. Since the Greenlight Page for the proto-police is still up, you can take a look at the project and see the progress yourself!

Lets take a look at the features which werent even planned in the beginning, but will be an essential part of Police Stories:

1) Narrative


At first we wanted to simply add more personality to the main characters. However, later we realized that an actual plot will add much more value to the game. And so weve put together a narrative for Police Stories, which gives context to the missions the player experiences.

2) Online (Steam exclusive) and local Co-op Modes


Having no prior experience of adding co-op functionality this was a hard task on which weve spent about 9 months. Yet the thought of abandoning this idea never crossed our minds. In the end weve successfully added local co-op to the console version of Police Stories, and online to the PC version.

3) Full controller support

This sounds like a basic task, but it turned out to be a lot harder than expected Police Stories features a command wheel which needs the player to be able to point at anything on the screen.

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Even after the games release we will continue working on the game: taking into account your feedback and implementing new features.

First up is Custom Mode where players can select any mission and choose the types of the suspects. And after that, as a separate app, were going to release Level Editor which will allow players to create their own maps.

Thanks to our backers and fans for sticking with Police Stories through all these years! And thanks to everyone who followed the games development!


To get Police Stories on September 19th and not to miss the release you can:

Add the game to your wishlist:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/539470/Police_Stories/

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Join our Discord Server


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Do you hear the sirens? Its the sound of Police Stories release! Coming to all platforms on September 19th for $14.99!
(price may differ depending on the region)

And heres a new trailer showcasing new locations, gear and story bits! Here to brighten up your wait for the games release!

https://youtu.be/o4AcYJEtHZA

https://store.steampowered.com/app/539470/Police_Stories/?curator_clanid=26684285

We at Hypetrain Digital have exciting news for both Police Stories and Stoneshard coming your way!

Next Monday, JUNE 10 5:30 pm PT (Tuesday, 11 June 2:30 am CEST), we will announce the exact release dates for both games and also a new gameplay footage! Tune and be the first to learn all the details!


Feel like you could've forgotten some aspects of these games? We're glad to help you with a quick rundown!



Stoneshard is an immersive hybrid of roguelike and RPG. In it you travel through procedurally generated world of Aldor as an opportunistic adventurer with his caravan. On your journey you will manage your own needs and those of your followers, fight relentless enemies while trying to preserve your own life and sanity. All while creating your own unique hero and shaping the fate of the whole country.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/625960/Stoneshard/



Police Stories is a top-down tactical shooter, in which you play as on-duty police officers John Rimes and Rick Jones. Create a unique loadout out of multiple equipment choices and carefully coordinate your actions with your partner to fulfill your task. Just remember that you don't have permission to shoot on sight less-lethal approach is preferred.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/539470/Police_Stories/

In order to not get lost in all the news coming from E3 subscribe to HypeTrain Digital publisher page and our Twitter and Facebook. We will make sure you don't miss any important bits of information from us!

Robocop

There is just so much that we love about the original Robocop movies: great satire mocking mega-corporations and blind consumerism, incredible action that holds up to this day, and even stands out among modern fights in cinema; gripping story about a protagonist finding his lost self and unleashing vengeance on the villians who robbed him of his normal life.

But as cool as Robocop is -- meeting him in real life would be scary, even if youre not a criminal. His sense of justice is heightened to an extreme, where he would uphold the law in an extreme way - even in the most trivial cases.


Leon S. Kennedy

One of, if not the most recognisable characters from Resident Evil games. He officially worked for Raccoon City LPD for a whopping one day! But were sure that he would make a great police officer in real life.

Though, its debatable, how Leon himself would think of such an opportunity. If he didnt go to work in Raccoon City LPD, his life as a cop would be a lot more mundane. Just patrolling the local suburbs and filling tons of paperwork. And anything beats paperwork -- even being chased by an ex-bodybuilder, dressed up in a trench coat and fedora!

Since there are no zombies in Police Stories, Leon would probably be pleasantly surprised that his assailants dont take two boxes of ammo to put down. With his experience, he would be fine adapting to the new surroundings and make an overall great in-game cop. Though, we suspect that being such a hoarder, Leon would probably stash away any herbs he would find at the crime scene!


Max Payne
One of the first things that comes to mind when discussing the crime fiction is, of course, noire. And if were talking noire in video games -- story of Max Payne is one of the most famous ones.

While working as a police detective Max is very focused on his task. But his determination mostly stems from his vendetta. Maybe, in a different life, where his family wasnt brutally murdered, hed be a regular cop and his life would go mostly uneventful. Still, being your regular police detective is a great deal of work anyway!

Now lets imagine hed end up in Police Stories. Maybe with a different background, but retaining his signature Bullet time mechanic. Max would probably become a polar opposite of Robocop acing every mission, while taking his sweet, sweet time deciding on what course of action he would take! Please nerf!

Which cop do you think would make the cut for Police Stories? Share your thoughts with us!
Dont forget that Police Stories releases soon, so add it to your wishlist!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/539470/Police_Stories/

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Hello, officers!

Were happy to share some fresh news about Police Stories development.

Level Editor
Right now were working on the Level Editor. It will be available for Windows as a separate free application and will feature Steam Workshop integration. We really hope you will have a lot of fun sharing your creations and playing community created levels!

The plan is to ship the editor with the base game on release, but we dont have any hard release date just yet.

Nintendo Switch



Were almost done with the Nintendo Switch port! It took us a bit more time to polish everything and make some final changes. But weve made sure to provide the best portable experience. The Nintendo Switch version will be slightly different from the PC version of the game: it will feature only a couch co-op, but youll be able to play with just one Joy-Con.

We will make an official announcement once we have an eShop page and a new trailer ready.

Whats next?
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Now we need to add sprint animations for suspects
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Apart from the Level Editor weve finalized all the main parts of the game. What we have to do now is put them all together. Currently were working on implementing tutorial tips and story cutscenes. Police Stories will not only provide a tactical action, but will also keep you engaged till the very end with a detective story full of twists! Weve also listened to your feedback and added more depth to AI behaviour. Suspects might now try to avoid open confrontation and leave the room to find a more advantageous position for the firefight.

Were expecting that we will need 2 more months to implement all the features and finish language localization.


P. S.



Thanks to everyone who played Police Stories during PAX South this January. It was a great deal of fun!



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Hey, officers!

For the last several weeks weve been transferring the project to GameMaker Studio 2. Finishing this part of the development process allowed us to proceed to implementing some of the features we had planned for quite a while. As you can see on the gif, Police Stories is now both working on Mac and has a controller support!

For now the Right Stick is responsible for aiming, which isnt very convenient. Were going to upgrade it with a more classic twin-stick approach, plus a special button combination to command your partner. Luckily, the menu is optimized for the controller since the very beginning, so most of the work is already done.

Adding a controller support required us to upgrade the whole input system. It turned out to be a good thing, as now were able to implement changing control keys more easily.

After finishing this part of the development, were moving to widely anticipated Couch Co-op. Aside from the tech side, it also includes update of the HUD.

Here is a small list of features were doing next:

• Suspects AI improvement Escaping from the room or the level
  
• Destructible walls (not every wall will be destructible)
  
• Difficulty Settings for each mission
  
• Tutorial tooltips
  
• Enhanced smoke/gas grenade mechanics
  

Hello officers!

I'm happy to invite you to try out Police Stories Alpha 2. This Open Alpha update features 3 levels, one of which is available in Open Alpha for the first time.This version also includes some of the new mechanics we worked on as long with 3 kinds of enemies, each having different difficulty and weapon set.

Download Police Stories Alpha 2

This is the final update for our Open Alpha before the game release. Keep in mind that this is the Alpha version of the game, so it might contain bugs. We encourage you to report all the bugs and other problems you might encounter during your playtime.



This version of Police Stories has 3 levels and 3 kinds of enemies. Each type of enemy has different weaponry and difficulty. We also made sure to add some new equipment to play with. Including brand new Heavy Ammo that pierces through doors.

Full version of the game will have lots of equipment to choose from, an online co-op and a story mode on release.

Thank you for playing our Open Alpha! Dont forget to add the game to your Steam Wishlist so you wouldnt miss the full release.

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Hey, officers!

Its been awhile since we last shared details on our development process. But rest assured, weve been working hard on making sure that Police Stories is worth the wait.

The most important and time-consuming part of the development lately was the story. Weve been working day and night to think of the best way to tell you the stories of John Rimes and Rick Jones. A lot of the ideas got scrapped because they were not good enough for our players. We want to give you the best experience with our game and now were finally on the right track.

Of course, our team was also working on improving the game from the inside. We improved our AI for both Rick and enemies. Now theyre doing a much better job at finding their way around with our improved pathfinding system. Also weve added the ability to shoot through the doors.



Additionally we worked on polishing the visual effects. Melee combat is now way more impactful as weve added blood splats. Weve updated the explosion effect and some of the animations, for example the one for the stunned enemies.

And most importantly, weve decided to update our Free Alpha next week!

We know that a lot of players want to try out some of the cool features they saw in all the new Police Stories gameplay videos. We heard you and we will deliver. Were adding a new mission for you to play, some new items youve probably seen on the videos and some other Closed Beta content. But no Co-op this part stays exclusive for the Kickstarter backers.

Unfortunately, we cant give you a release date of the full version yet. At the moment there are still so many aspects affecting the timeframe at which well be able to deliver you the full version of Police Stories.

Thats all for now! Of course, all the feedback, opinions and bug reports are highly appreciated. Join our Discord channel to take a part in the discussion.

Hello, officers!

Were happy to announce that, starting now, all Kickstarter backers can try out Online Multiplayer in Police Stories Beta!

All of the tactical equipment works online - so you can heal and revive your partner, use C4 and other types of tactical gear to successfully complete even the toughest missions, together with a friend!

If youre searching for someone to partner up with, theres no better place to look than the official Police Stories Discord Server! Also were really looking forward to getting feedback about multiplayers online stability, as well as the game in general - so in any case, be sure to post your thoughts in Steam Discussions.

Greetings, officers!

Check the updated Closed Beta of Police Stories, which is now available to all Kickstarter backers. To find your key please check email from ib@hypetraindigital.com.

It includes the tactical tools which you can equip before starting a new level and use during the operation, new sprint mechanic, breakable windows and VHS effect (can be disabled in the settings). We unlocked first 3 missions, so that you can jump into new levels without having to play first two missions from Alpha again.



Here is a full list of available equipment:

Smoke Grenade
Motion Sensor
C4
Defibrillator
Pepper Spray
First Aid Kit

(we will add more tools in the full game, some mechanics will be updated as well)

Use [1], [2], [3], [4] buttons to select equipment while playing. We will be grateful for any feedback regarding the use of tactical equipment and any issues you might stumble upon while testing it. We want to make these items highly useful and fun so that player can rely more on a tactical approach rather than on the reaction time alone.

Please note that weve disabled multiplayer options for some time (couple of weeks) since it needs more polishing. We will unlock it back soon.

You can leave all your feedback in Police Stories Steam Discussions or Official Discord Server (Every backer will be given a special color theme there). Well be back soon with more news and updates.

Just a little note to keep you updated!

While improving player's interaction with AI mate, we finally decided to add an option to give him commands in a row.

For such an interaction we use holding SHIFT + RMB for now, but may change to something else. Maybe it should be a standard option your thoughts are highly welcome. Also some UI visualization and changes to officers' speech are definitely needed.

Stealth is what youll use in Police Stories a lot. We've also been pretty stealthy with the development lately. But let's put an end to this!

Today, wed like to share some info about the use of tactical equipment in Police Stories.

With a few changes to the controls layout, the player can now use all equipment without the help of a partner: explode doors with a C4, throw motion sensors and smoke grenades, use pepper spray to neutralize suspects and many other equipment will be available at your disposal!



We did not reach the desired polish on both visuals and some in-game mechanics, but our final goal is to get the game to a point where the player can spend hours experimenting with different tactics for better results. Also, since all equipment will be unlocking gradually with your in-game progress, youll be able to replay old missions with new equipment - and maybe get a higher score!