APB: All Points Bulletin is a 2010 multiplayer online Main Game for PC where players align as either Enforcers or Criminals within sprawling urban environments. The core gameplay loop involves forming sub-groups to complete faction-based missions, blending third-person shooter combat with vehicular racing and pursuits. Its distinctive feature is the persistent, open-world conflict between the two opposing sides.
The central premise pits players against each other based on their faction alignment. Enforcers are tasked with maintaining order and apprehending lawbreakers, while Criminals focus on illicit activities and evading capture. Success in missions for either side directly impacts the dynamic state of the city environment.
Missions drive the moment-to-moment gameplay loop. Whether you are pursuing a target or attempting to complete a specific objective for your faction, the game emphasizes open-world interaction. This involves utilizing various vehicles for rapid transit across the map and engaging in direct firefights against opposing players.
The design philosophy emphasizes player choice in how they interact with the world and other players within a persistent online setting. The integration of both shooter and racing genres into a large-scale, faction-based conflict is a defining characteristic of the experience. The environment serves as a dynamic backdrop for both organized conflict and spontaneous encounters between the two opposing forces.
As a main game title, the current iteration focuses on the core persistent online experience, with no officially listed DLCs or expansions associated with this version.
This title is available exclusively on PC (Microsoft Windows).
The content of this game is suitable for persons aged 18 years and over only. It contains: Multiple, motiveless killing - Violence towards defenceless people - Strong language This game allows the player to interact with other players ONLINE