RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business Reviews
RoboCop: Unfinished Business is another action-filled romp through a beloved universe, although one that struggles to truly set itself apart from its predecessor.
Unfinished Business is a worse experience compared to its predecessor, that being said it can entertain you for a couple of hours.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Being a standalone expansion to RoboCop: Rogue City, Unfinished Business understandably offers largely more of the same violent first-person crime-fighting action with investigation elements. There are some new weapons to play with, however, and some new enemies to use them on. Throw in some flashback sequences which switch up the action somewhat, and you have an entertaining title available at a budget price.
In the end, RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business is a solid and more focused version of the kind of things offered by the main game. The story is straightforward but good, while the flashbacks become essential to the story instead of acting as diversions. While the gameplay remains relatively unchanged, it is still a thrill to walk around as a nearly invincible metallic man. The addition of the cryo cannon is neat, even if you might not use it all that much. The game does lack polish in places, but the solid shooting and darkly humorous interactions with the tower's populace will make you more forgiving of some of the visual anomalies. If you're a fan of the franchise or shooters in general, you'll have some fun with Unfinished Business.
It's always great to find games inspired by films that respect and embrace the entire universe created. RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business is one of those games that tells an excellent story, adding significantly to the lore established by the films. It's remarkable that the title knows exactly where it's going and manages to deliver on its promises. The new additions bring a certain freshness, enriching the narrative without losing the essence established by Rogue City. A great action game and an excellent addition to the RoboCop universe.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Unfinished Business offers a more action-driven and story-focused experience than the base game, with solid movie tie-ins and satisfying combat. However, the side content is weaker, and the RPG elements feel out of place. A fun 11-hour ride, though it misses the chance to fix some flaws from the original.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business is a lot of fun. I honestly did want more RoboCop, and that's exactly what I got. Sure, you don't get to ticket cars this time, but you do get to resolve disputes between neighbours and tell punks to make your day! I just wish that it didn't have so many major issues…
The standalone expansion Robocop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business, despite its weaknesses, will certainly satisfy fans of Alex Murphy and Rogue City, which is undoubtedly one of the most successful film adaptations.
Review in Greek | Read full review
RoboCop: Rogue City Unfinished Business delivers more of the same, but with enough fresh ideas to keep things interesting.
While more of RoboCop: Rogue City is definitely welcome, this stand alone follow-up cannot reach the same heights as the original. Mostly confined to the corridors of the Omnitower, it lacks the finesse of roaming the streets of Old Detroit. Exchanging the joys of ticketing an ill-parked car for a splatterfest, Unfinished Business resembles a continuous shooting range a bit too much.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
More compact and linear than the original game, the expansion RoboCop: Rogue City – Unfinished Business aims to deliver a combat-focused experience in a controlled setting, while also trying to expand the story of Alex Murphy and the residents of the OmniTower — but optimisation issues and repetitive gameplay strip Rogue City of its charm and leave us with little.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
RoboCop: Rogue City – Unfinished Business is a good sequel to the original game, but perhaps it works better as a full-fledged DLC rather than a standalone expansion. Still, the title manages to satisfactorily continue RoboCop's fight against Detroit's crime, even if occasionally some heads don't explode as intended.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Comparing RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business to the original game, it does make sense that it is a separate entity altogether. After all, shooting is always fun, but it doesn't help that everything else, like the supporting cast, the lacklustre level design, and the performance issues, are not of the same calibre. Stick around if you like wanton violence, but if you are looking for the soul of the franchise, you'd best stick to the game that started it all.
RoboCop: Rogue City – Unfinished Business is a fun, thrilling and generally exciting follow-on from the 2023 shooter. In addition to the new story, it adds just enough different elements from Rogue City to make it worth playing, and has an engaging variety between the flashbacks and mission flow. There’s a general jank to the game that makes it a little dicey on occasion, but it’s never overly frustrating or a majorly painful experience, beyond some surprising hard crashes. Its still as authentic a RoboCop experience as I’ve ever played in a game and I really struggled to put this one down during its duration. This one is mostly the right kind of….trouble.
Robocop Rogue City: Unfinished Business is a wonderful follow-up and standalone experience that continues an expertly crafted continuation of Robocop 2. It makes a lot of smart choices to keep the action going, in a setting that works well for the character and the story. While the people element still looks dated, Unfinished Business is nonetheless a visually impressive and action-packed release that every Robocop fan needs to play.
RoboCop: Rogue City – Unfinished Business is a leaner, meaner take on the RoboCop: Rogue City formula, trading bloated exposition and side content for focused, explosive action in a tight and stylish setting. It may not satisfy those who loved the slower, narrative-driven moments of the original, but for fans seeking a distilled and more mechanically satisfying Rogue City experience, this expansion delivers. With stronger level design, better pacing, and an atmosphere evoking the best of ’80s action, it’s a clear improvement.
RoboCop: Rogue City – Unfinished Business is, well, more RoboCop doing what RoboCop does best. If you were already sold on the first game (and honestly, who wouldn’t be?), you’ll be just as happy to clock in for another shift. It’s like Teyon is secretly testing the waters for a future Judge Dredd title while binge-watching The Raid. Unfinished Business is clearly a labor of love, and honestly, I’d happily buy it for $29.99 just for the privilege of dishing out more cybernetic smackdown.
So overall did Unfinished Business surpass the original Rogue City? I would say no, a lot of the ambition of Rogue City was stripped away (Even the game’s Public Trust System was quietly done away with) and Unfinished Business felt like Teyon wanted to tell a very specific tale.
For those who were introduced to the world of RoboCop through Rogue City and are looking for a faster-paced, more focused experience (around 7-8 hours), Unfinished Business may represent a satisfying return to the myth of the cybernetic cop. However, for players who were hoping for a significant improvement in gameplay or a deeper storyline, the DLC may seem limited and overly conservative. Ultimately, RoboCop: Rogue City – Unfinished Business is yet another love letter to the franchise, full of powerful and nostalgic moments. But while it offers some interesting new features, it lacks the innovation that many were expecting. It's enjoyable content, but perhaps it fails to truly “finish” what the original 2023 chapter started.
Review in Italian | Read full review
RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business is a stand-alone expansion that expands on the original experience, opting for a more direct approach focused on pure action. New weapons, varied enemies, and a setting redolent of the '80s make for a brief but intense experience, ideal for those who enjoyed the base game or simply want more RoboCop. It doesn't revolutionize the formula, but it expands on it successfully.
Review in Spanish | Read full review