RoboCop: Rogue City Reviews
Studio Teyon have shown that they understand the RoboCop brand and have delivered a game that fits in well with the established world. They've also given us what may be our last chance to enjoy Peter Weller in this iconic role. The action is fun, the shooting is probably the best this year, the upgrading and leveling makes sense, and overall it works well as a game, even if there are a number of hiccups. This game is more than the sum of its parts, though, and for fans it's something they've been waiting for for years.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
If you take it on its own merits, Robocop: Rogue City isn't exactly a great experience. The combat is simplistic, the mechanics are slapdash, and you spend as much time finding someone's lost towel as you do shooting bad guys. Despite all of that, it's oddly compelling. It's ambitious and charming enough that if you're a fan of Robocop, you'll probably find it appealing to take a trip in his robo-boots. I can't imagine it holding much appeal for anyone who isn't excited for the chance to revisit the iconic locations of the franchise, but die-hard fans will probably revel in it.
RoboCop Rogue City pays homage to its source material like no other. A faithful recreation of a beloved character and world over 30 years in the making. At its core, it’s a fantastic over-the-top 80s action shooter but dig a little deeper and you’ll find a dark, dystopian tale of man and machine more relevant today than ever.
RoboCop: Rogue City faithfully recreates the classic character, but gives him nothing to work with. The narrative is dull, presentation is poor, and too many lackluster mechanics are shoehorned in. With unsatisfying action, this title is an empty metal shell of a game.
RoboCop: Rogue City has a number of problems that consist more of a general lack of technical polish and the use of a dated overall game structure. Despite this, it respectfully delivers a good setting for a classic character, respecting the original material and with good doses of fun.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
RoboCop: Rogue City is the sequel to RoboCop 2 we wish we had. The developer’s adherence to the source material is to be commended. Never did I think that the game was something only fans could enjoy. The action is thrilling while the side quests serve as a nice distraction from non-stop shooting. Sadly, minor performance issues and visual bugs hinder this title from ascending the ranks even further. There’s also the developer’s conscious choice of reusing characters for background characters. But despite the shortcomings, Rogue City is a game I highly recommend as it goes above and beyond the call of duty.
RoboCop: Rogue City is a faithful interpretation of the film that'll make you feel like a badass for cleaning up the streets of Detroit.
RoboCop: Rogue City, represents a faithful homage and a fitting continuation to the vicissitudes of the law enforcement cyborg. The game excellently captures the main elements that distinguish the franchise started in 1987 by Paul Verhoeven, namely over-the-top violence, sharp satirical notes and fierce cynicism not disdaining when necessary some cinematic references that fans will grasp and appreciate. In terms of the combat system - definitely unbalanced in favor of “Robo,” we cannot - net of an AI that is not the brightest and to a pace that is at times too compassed, complain too much. It is possible to use not only the iconic Auto 9 pistol, along with a large arsenal retrievable from downed enemies, but also - as you go along - to unlock new skills and upgrades (useful both for combat but also for dialogue choices and environmental analysis of clues and evidence). Add to that the ability to be able to carry out side quests and research, and you have a product, certainly not perfect, but worth experiencing. Too bad about some technical glitches, excessive loading and slight frame rate drops, which reduce the immersiveness of the action. Otherwise, Rogue City is highly recommended for those who watched especially the first two RoboCops; for novices, it might still be a good start to don the shoes (or rather the armor) of Detroit's most feared Police Officer!
Review in Italian | Read full review
Probably the best RoboCop game we could ever receive, and a proud ode to the spirit of the legendary 80s-90s action movies.
RoboCop: Rogue City is another decently crafted game adaptation of a movie brand from Teyon studio. The game doesn't bring revolutionary design or gameplay. Instead, it does a great job of capturing the atmosphere of the original films and adds side quests that make you feel like a real RoboCop.
Review in Czech | Read full review
RoboCop: Rogue City is the best RoboCop game created to date. Teyon's good work has managed to reproduce the Detroit of Paul Verhoeven's film in a totally convincing and even cinematic way. A first-person shooter awaits us, quite entertaining due to its peculiarities and confrontations, although as the adventure progresses the spark fades. There are several things that could be improved, that's true, but that doesn't mean we can't stop recommending this great game, especially if you like RoboCop.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
RoboCop: Rogue City is the best that Teyon has presented us when it comes to youth heroes from the 80s. RoboCop plays nice and stiff and the action is also good. Writing out tickets feels especially funny when it comes to illegal parking. However, the quality remains outdated graphically and you should only play this if you are a fan of the films.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
RoboCop: Rogue City is fun, it’s a great time that perfectly matches the era it’s aiming to replicate.
Apesar dos seus problemas de desempenho e de alguma falta de polimento, Robocop: Rogue City é uma delícia para os fãs e um bom jogo de ação para quem procura apenas uma experiência violenta e envolta em humor negro.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
As chaotic as it is repetitive; as satirical as it is hilarious; as vulgar as it is authentic, RoboCop: Rogue City is one of the most sincere licensed games in history. Teyon deftly replicates the series’ explicit satire and retrofuturistic style in a release that, much like its inspiration, is smarter than it initially appears, and has more heart than its violence implies. You now have 15 seconds to go buy.
RoboCop: Rogue City isn’t perfect. I never felt like the action found its legs, but the sleek streets of Detroit entranced me with its incredible cast of characters and stories that are infused with all of the charm of Edward Neumeier and Michael Miner’s over-the-top world. Some key mistakes get in the way of the game’s total package potential. However, it still delivers an enticing story, fantastic visuals, and a surprisingly well-realized version of Old Detroit. Playing Rogue City made me nostalgic for a time in my life when the stakes were lower, movies were sillier, and the idea of RoboCops didn’t feel like an inevitability.
RoboCop is a passionate and faithful addition to the franchise, but it's not without its flaws. While the gunplay gives you plenty of customization and is a whole lot of fun, the rest of the game lacks a bit on the content side. It is lacking some depth in its conversations, story telling and the game world also feels a bit empty from time to time. That, and the technical imperfections that are present during gameplay, prevent the game from being that true nostalgic banger.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
I've relished my time with the game and hope more people will give it a chance in the coming months. It has some great visuals and fun gameplay and never takes itself too seriously; I hope we see more games like this in 2024. If you missed this one release, pick it up if you see it on sale; just don't expect to find it for a dollar.
RoboCop: Rogue City successfully captures the essence of the iconic film franchise, offering a faithful and entertaining experience for all.