Berlin'82

Trying to run from the police is usually a last resort tactic, because the cops have all sorts of equipment to bring you to a halt. Whether it’s helicopters that keep an eye on you from the sky, metal spikes or even roadblocks, it takes a very lucky driver to escape. However, it also looks pretty exciting in movies, which is why video games featuring cop chases are so popular.

Berlin'82 is an extremely addictive arcade game in which you drive a small car attempting to outrun the police for as long as possible. The gameplay mechanics are as simple as they can get, but they are very effective when it comes to providing the players with a good time and a challenge. The online leaderboard gives you a reason to keep scoring more and more points.

As you might suspect, your role is that of a thief who has just pulled a nice heist. In order to escape with the loot, he must lose the cop trail and get to safety. It’s probably impossible to actually finish the game, but you can get through different phases, depending on how many points you’ve got. Hence, it becomes possible to pick up repair kits for the car after a while, as well as bonus points.

What makes the game so addictive is the fact that it’s very easy to pick up and play, but quite difficult to get good at it. The car can only steer from side to side, use the handbrake to slide into corners, as well as accelerate if you want extra points, or to put more distance between you and the police car. On the other hand, everything moves really fast, and you need to figure out exactly how to use the handbrake in order to avoid crashing into a building.

The vehicle can take a little bit of damage, but only if you hit a small object. Crashing into something bigger means game over, so you’ll be pressing that reset button quite often. Unfortunately, the city is the same every time, so no procedural generation is used to make the experience more dynamic. However, at least the level design is great, as is the overall visual quality.

Berlin'82 is the perfect way to have some fun and improve your reflexes at the same time. It may require a few minutes of getting used to, but once you figure out how to take corners, the experience gets that much more exciting.