C.O.P. - The Recruit

Developer: Ubisoft

On Nintendo DS, C.O.P. — The Recruit drops you into a gritty, crime-heavy city as a rookie officer, blending open-world driving, on-foot shooting and investigation across borough-like districts. The DS touches and dual screens steer pursuits, stakeouts and tense shootouts; missions oscillate between high-speed chases, patrol-style objectives and moments of careful detective work. It leans on arcade pacing with a steep challenge curve that rewards risk-taking and map knowledge. For DS owners, it’s a distinct, handheld attempt at an open-world cop sim—rough around the edges but memorable for its ambition and fast-paced action.