RoboCop: Rogue City – Upholding the Law, One Bullet at a Time

RATING: 8.5 out of 10

I didn’t think we’d ever get a RoboCop game that actually feels like RoboCop, but here we are. Rogue City isn’t just a cash grab on nostalgia—it’s a love letter to Paul Verhoeven’s vision, packed with ultra-violence, corporate corruption, and those beautifully awkward robotic movements we all know and love. Set between RoboCop 2 and that other sequel we don’t talk about, this first-person shooter puts you back in the metal-plated boots of Alex Murphy, delivering justice the only way he knows how: slowly, methodically, and with extreme prejudice. The game blends heavy gunplay, light RPG elements, and some light detective work, all while keeping the grimy, crime-infested streets of Detroit alive. If you ever wanted to be a tank with a badge, this is your moment.


"Your Move, Creep" – The Pros
+ RoboCop Feels Like RoboCop: The movement, the crosshairs, the Auto-9 pistol—it’s all here. RoboCop moves like a cybernetic force of nature, slow but unstoppable, and even Peter Weller is back to lend his iconic voice. The subplots that explore Murphy’s fragmented memories add a surprising layer of depth. The customizations feel good, creating your own variation of RoboCop that feels right and fits your own style.
+ The Story Fits Right In: It’s not groundbreaking, but it feels like a true continuation of RoboCop’s saga—corporate greed, crime syndicates, and the moral dilemmas of a man trapped in a machine. Just ignore RoboCop 3, as the devs clearly did. The story starts a bit slow as it re-introduces you to the world but it picks up and pulls you right in. Good pacing throughout after the sluggish beginnings
+ Dirty, Gritty, and Authentically '80s: Detroit is a glorious mess—filthy streets, graffiti-covered alleys, and scumbags on every corner. It nails the dystopian vibe of the movies, making you feel like the city needs RoboCop to clean house. The police precinct is a near-perfect recreation, adding to the immersion. Fans of the films will feel right at home.
+ Balanced Open-World Structure: The mix of open exploration and linear missions works surprisingly well, keeping the pacing tight while letting you roam just enough to feel like a cop patrolling his beat. It keeps the story and pacing tight but moving along at a decent speed.
+ Bloody, Brutal, and Unapologetically RoboCop: The violence is not watered down, and thank god for that. Limbs fly, bad guys explode, and the game earns its M-rating with pride. It feels like a natural extension of the original films.
+ RoboCop’s One-Liners: Never gets old. Keep 'em coming.
+ Emotional Gut Punch (Spoilers!): Anne Lewis getting shot up? Not cool. But if the goal was to make me feel something, mission accomplished.


"Dead or Alive, You're Coming With Me" – The Cons
- Some Side Missions Feel Like Busywork: While some add depth to Murphy’s character, others feel like filler. Not every errand should feel like an epic undertaking for a cybernetic enforcer.
- Dated Transition Scenes: Moving between open-world Detroit and building interiors feels clunky, like a game that almost has seamless transitions but doesn’t. It’s likely a budget constraint, but it does break immersion.
- Not Saved by the System: They need to rework the save system as it autosaves whenever you transition into a new section or mission layer but some of the missions and open area parts can take a a bit longer to finish and I found myself without a save.


"I'd Buy That for a Dollar... But" – The Mixed Bag
+/- Character Models Are a Bit Dated: Some NPCs look like they were pulled from an early PS4 game. RoboCop himself looks great, but the side characters? Not so much.
+/- Hit-or-Miss Voice Acting: Peter Weller kills it, but some side characters sound... questionable. Side quest dialogue, in particular, feels phoned in.
+/- Investigations Are a Nice Break… But Basic: Playing detective adds variety, but don’t expect L.A. Noire-level depth. It’s mostly just scanning objects and connecting obvious dots.
+/- Side Quests Are a Double-Edged Sword: Encouraging exploration is great, but some side quests lean towards tedious. Completionists might find them a bit of a slog.
+/- Slow-Mo Works… Sometimes: When it clicks, it’s awesome. When it overstays its welcome, it can drag the action down.


Verdict: A Surprisingly Great AA Game
RoboCop: Rogue City is the game I didn’t think would ever happen, and yet here it is, proving that not everything needs to be a bloated, 100-hour AAA open-world RPG. It’s a AA shooter that knows exactly what it is: a love letter to RoboCop fans that delivers nostalgic action, solid storytelling, and the ability to lay down the law with extreme prejudice. The methodical gameplay takes a bit to click, but once it does, it works and pulls your right in. The story unravels in a way that makes you feel like you're back in the late ‘80s watching the original film, and for that, I have to applaud the devs. If this is the level of care they can bring to RoboCop, I really hope they tackle more classic ‘80s and ‘90s action movies.

'I'D BUY THAT FOR A DOLLAR"

RoboCop: Rogue City feels like a spiritual successor to Urban Chaos: Riot Response, delivering intense first-person crime-fighting action. Both games put you in the boots of a heavily armored law enforcer facing off against ruthless criminals in a chaotic city. While RoboCop trades riot shields for a slow, methodical approach with heavy firepower, it retains the same satisfying mix of gunplay, justice, and urban warfare.
If you enjoyed Urban Chaos, this is the closest modern experience you’ll get.