Meet the Colossal Policeman in Militsioner
Indie publisher CRITICAL REFLEX and developer TALLBOYS revealed a new gameplay trailer for Militsioner during today’s FGS Live show at gamescom. Alongside the trailer, the team announced that an open playtest is now available on Steam, running for the next two weeks.
Militsioner is a surreal immersive sim that takes place in a strange clockwork town where a colossal policeman looms over everything. Players must balance survival, decision-making, and stealth while finding a way to break free from the policeman’s constant surveillance. The giant’s shifting moods and demands create a world where every choice matters, and freedom comes only at great risk.
The game highlights three key elements. First, you are always being watched. Every action is tracked, from petty mischief to open defiance, and the Militsioner is never far behind. Second, judgment is inevitable. Players must decide how to interact with the townsfolk, whether by forging genuine bonds or manipulating others to serve personal goals. The town reacts to those decisions and remembers them. Finally, escape is never simple. To succeed, players must study their surroundings, recognize moments of vulnerability in the Militsioner, and execute careful plans. A single mistake, however, can lead to severe consequences.
With its blend of social dynamics, psychological tension, and experimental gameplay, Militsioner offers a distinctive take on the immersive sim genre. Those eager to experience its unusual world can jump into the open playtest starting today. While no release date has been confirmed, the developers encourage players to wishlist the game on Steam. For now, the watchful giant waits, patient, imposing, and impossible to ignore.