Contraband Police: Prologue

Contraband Police: Prologue is a short slice of border-control paperwork and inspections, meant for players curious about the larger game’s premise. By our assessment, the draw is the routine of checking documents, opening vehicles, and looking for hidden contraband, which gives it a nice, specific rhythm. Its limit is obvious from the name: this is only a prologue, so the experience is a setup rather than a full system to sink into. In practice that means a lot of reading, comparing, and clicking through checkpoints instead of free-form action. It sits closer to simulation and inspection games than to anything like a conventional shooter, and the pleasure comes from order, not chaos. The name Contraband Police: Prologue fits players who want to try the idea first, and it will not do much for anyone wanting a complete, long-running campaign.