RoboCop Rogue City is an outstanding game that takes place between the second and third movie. Visually, the game is stunning; the rainy and gritty Detroit with its skyscrapers feels like watching a RoboCop movie. The abundance of references to the films, such as SUX 6000, TJ Lazer, and Nuke, is a must to maintain authenticity, and Teyon has succeeded in this aspect. The inclusion of the original and authentic Peter Weller as RoboCop's voice is a highlight, although at times, Weller seems a bit disengaged. This is likely an unfair assessment, given Weller's consistent support for RoboCop throughout the years. Having played the game for about 4 hours, this is my only minor criticism, as Weller has always been a dedicated advocate for RoboCop. Nevertheless, in the game, his voice occasionally sounds somewhat distant. Despite this, it's a minor drawback. Teyon, the developer behind the game, is perhaps most famous for their work on Rambo: The Video Game. That game, however, had its shortcomings in characters, dialogue, and sound. Notably, the player didn't even control Rambo directly, only aiming. Without delving further into criticism, it's crucial to mention it because their subsequent game, Terminator: Resistance, was a significant improvement. The game's visuals and gameplay were excellent, marking a substantial step in the right direction. Set in a post-nuclear world dominated by machines, the game's music felt straight out of the 80s with synthesizers. The missions were intriguing, and the desolate world set the perfect tone, with the final battle accompanied by the Terminator theme being a standout moment. This game gave hope that perhaps Teyon's mission is to create games specifically tailored for fans. RoboCop Rogue City is an excellent game and a further significant step forward. I, for one, can't wait for Teyon's next game, whatever it may be - whether Judge Dredd, Lethal Weapon, Die Hard, or something else. Regardless, the confidence is high, and the bar has been set. Rogue City is also incredibly brutal and bloody, reminiscent of the first movie. Limbs and blood fly as RoboCop uses his Auto-9 weapon (or any other weapon he can find). Excellent job, Teyon!
Review of RoboCop: Rogue City
