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About PATLABOR the Case Files
PATLABOR the Case Files brings the iconic Mobile Police Patlabor series to a home‑console 3D action format. Players can experience the story through two narrative tracks: Main Missions following Special Vehicle Section 2 and Another Side Missions that show the same events from the adversaries’ side.
The title features more than twenty different Labors—including the Ingram, Griffon, and Type Zero—and a dedicated Simulator Mode for shooting practice and Labor‑vs‑Labor combat. It runs on Windows, supports full controller input, Steam Cloud, achievements, and family sharing.
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Main Missions
Main Missions place the player in Special Vehicle Section 2, the police squad created to counter the rise in Labor‑related crimes. The missions follow the storyline established in the original Mobile Police Patlabor series and advance through a series of objectives.
Each Main Mission lets the player pilot a variety of Labors from the roster. Progress is tied to completing the story objectives, and no separate unlock system is described in the source material.
- Read the mission briefings to understand the required objectives before starting.
- Try a different Labor for each mission to see how handling varies.
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Another Side Missions
Another Side Missions let the player experience the conflict from the viewpoint of the adversaries opposing Special Vehicle Section 2. This alternate perspective provides a different narrative angle on the same events described in the store text.
These missions use the same Labor roster but frame objectives around the goals of the opposing side, offering a contrast without altering the core gameplay mechanics.
- Compare mission briefings between the two sides to notice story twists.
- Select a Labor you have not used in Main Missions to explore its capabilities.
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Labor Variety
The game includes over twenty distinct Labors, such as the Ingram, Griffon, and the advanced Type Zero. All Labors share the in‑game design used across missions, as noted in the store description.
While specific statistics are not listed, the variety allows players to choose machines that suit different combat approaches, whether prioritising speed, firepower, or durability.
- Experiment with several Labors early to find a comfortable fit.
- Consider the mission environment when selecting a Labor.
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Simulator Mode
Simulator Mode offers a dedicated arena for shooting practice and direct Labor‑vs‑Labor combat. This mode is separate from the story missions and focuses on pure combat encounters.
Players can use any available Labor in these practice battles, providing a sandbox to hone aiming, movement, and tactical decisions without narrative constraints.
- Use Simulator Mode to test a new Labor before using it in a story mission.
- Practice targeting in the shooting drills to improve accuracy.
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Platform Features
PATLABOR the Case Files runs on Windows and lists full controller support, including DualShock and DualSense devices. Steam Cloud integration allows progress to be saved to the cloud, and family sharing lets multiple accounts access the game.
Steam achievements are also available, rewarding players for completing specific in‑game milestones. These features enhance accessibility without changing core gameplay.
- Enable Steam Cloud to keep saves safe across installations.
- Try each supported controller in separate sessions to see which feels more natural.
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