Romancing the colossal policeman in Militsioner requires unlocking the romance upgrade, catching him on his scheduled day off, and bringing him three flowers. Once you satisfy his request and comfort his existential dread through specific dialogue choices, the giant grants you immediate freedom, completing a unique non-train escape route.
Because Militsioner—developed by TALLBOYS and published by CRITICAL REFLEX—uses an immersive-sim structure with rogue-lite progression, you cannot initiate this romantic route on your initial Day 1 attempt.
Prerequisites: Unlocking "In the Mood for Love"
Before you can pursue the giant romantically, you must unlock his romantic tendency through the progression system.
- Fail a Run: On your first attempt, allow yourself to be captured or drowned. You cannot access the upgrade tree until your first run concludes.
- Open the "Upgrade the Giant" Menu: After getting caught or drowned, the post-run progression screen appears.
- Purchase "In the Mood for Love": Spend the points earned from your playthrough actions to activate this trait. This permanently adds romantic dialogue options to future runs.
Step-by-Step Guide to Romancing the Giant
Once the upgrade is active, you must plan your approach around the giant's schedule and mood.
1. Wait for the Giant's Day Off
According to developer progress updates and playtest mechanics, the giant receives a day off every four days (observed on days such as Day 4, Day 9, or Day 17 depending on run resets). On his day off, the policeman is visibly happier, the surrounding floodwaters recede to expose lower areas, and he is not actively scanning the streets for standard infractions.
2. Initiate the Date Proposal
Approach the giant while he is relaxed on his day off:
- Open your dialogue wheel (default
Q). - Select the option "Ask on a date".
- The giant will hesitate and issue a warning: "I wouldn't persist if I were you, but you still want to. I need proof this isn't a joke. Bring me three flowers of your choice."
3. Collect Three Flowers
You must gather three separate flowers across the town district. In the playtest, flowers can be obtained through several locations:
- The Pawn Shop: You can purchase flowers directly from the pawn shop counter using rubles.
- Residential Apartments: Search tables, dressers, and window sills inside open flats.
- Rooftops and Balconies: Certain upper balconies and garage roofs contain potted white and colored flowers.
- Flower Shop / Vending Areas: Select storefronts and ground-level hideouts occasionally stock them.
Make sure your inventory has enough empty slots so you can hold the flowers alongside any essential tools.
4. Present the Flowers
Return to the giant and press the gift interaction key (default E):
- Hand him the first flower. He will remark that the law has a romantic heart, but also a broken one.
- Hand him the second flower.
- Hand him the third flower. He will ask: "Are you sure you want this?"
5. Navigate the Confession Dialogue
After accepting the third flower, the conversation turns serious:
- When he questions your sincerity, respond with: "My whole life led to this."
- He will open up about the burden of his existence, stating that he feels torn between being a person and being the law, wondering if he is merely a prisoner trapped inside a uniform.
- Acknowledge his vulnerability and choose empathetic responses that validate his feelings rather than mocking his authority.
- When prompted to finalize the interaction, select the prompt acknowledging what you have offered ("This is all I have").
6. Receive Your Freedom
Touched by your gesture and weary of his role as the town's enforcer, the giant announces: "I won't stand in your way. Go run." He offers a one-time window of freedom, allowing you to slip past his watch without having to board the train or steal a ticket.
Gifting Preferences and Flirting Hazards
Interacting with the giant outside of his designated romance state requires caution:
| Item / Action | Effect on the Giant | Practical Application |
|---|---|---|
| Apples | Reduces sadness ("An apple a day makes the sadness slightly delayed"). | Prevents floodwaters from rising when he feels depressed. |
| Delicate Perfume | Pleases his sensitive nose and raises his mood. | Useful for soothing tension when approaching him. |
| Coffee | Keeps him awake, but triggers anxiety attacks during playtests. | Keep for specific puzzles; avoid using it as a relationship gift. |
| Risky Flirt (On Duty) | Triggers fear and panic ("This is highly inappropriate"). | Avoid using while he is actively patrolling on duty. |
Player Romance vs. Playing Cupid with the Cashier
Do not confuse romancing the giant yourself with the separate "Playing Cupid" objective:
- Romancing the Giant: The player directly dates the policeman on his day off using three flowers, leading to the giant intentionally letting the player escape.
- Playing Cupid (Cashier Subplot): The player acts as a matchmaker between the ticket booth cashier and the giant. In this route, you deliver gifts (such as strong, bold perfume) to the cashier and claim they are from the giant. Convincing the cashier that you and the giant are aligned allows you to purchase a train ticket legally for 200 rubles, though boarding the train safely still requires evading the giant's sight.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you romance the colossal policeman on Day 1?
No. The romance pathway requires the "In the mood for love" perk, which is only accessible from the upgrade tree after completing or failing at least one run.
What happens if you try the "Risky Flirt" dialogue early?
If you select "Risky flirt" while the giant is actively working his regular shift, he reacts negatively, becoming frightened or annoyed and warning you that your behavior is inappropriate. Save romantic overtures for his scheduled day off.
Do the three flowers have to be legal items?
The giant accepts any three flowers of your choice. While legal flowers purchased from the pawn shop work without issue, scavenging flowers from town interiors also satisfies his condition as long as you successfully deliver them to his hand.
