Next month marks the 25th anniversary of Rockstar Games.
Thanks to the incredible support of our players worldwide, we have had the opportunity to create games we are truly passionate about — without you, none of this would be possible, and we are so grateful to all of you for sharing this journey with us.
In 1998, Rockstar Games was founded on the idea that video games could come to be as essential to culture as any other form of entertainment, and we hope that we have created games you love in our efforts to be part of that evolution.
We are very excited to let you know that in early December, we will release the first trailer for the next Grand Theft Auto. We look forward to many more years of sharing these experiences with all of you.
Motorcycle Mechanic Simulator 2021, a game that allows you to make a career as a motorcycle mechanic, debuts on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. The title is distinguished by a good dose of realism and extensive mechanics-related options. The simulator’s release date is set for November 8 this year. Motorcycle Mechanic Simulator 2021 has already been released on PC and Nintendo Switch, and is also expected to hit PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 in the next few months.
Motorcycle Mechanic Simulator 2021 – Xbox Trailer:
The simulator, created by Polish studio Play2Chill S.A., has previously already appeared on PC and Nintendo Switch. On the Steam platform, the game currently has 74 percent positive reviews (out of about 1,000 player reviews). The publisher of the game on Xbox One is Ultimate Games S.A. Thanks to backward compatibility, the title also works on Xbox Series X|S.
Motorcycle Mechanic Simulator 2021 is a game that allows you to become a motorcycle mechanic who starts his career with a small garage, but with the prospect of creating a large business. The gameplay is based mainly on the execution of varied orders concerning, among other things, the repair, overhaul and construction of motorcycles.
The simulator’s developers focused on realism, preparing extensive options related to motorcycle mechanics. Importantly, each of the types of motorcycles available in the game consists of about 400 different parts.
„This is a game for both motorcycle fans and lovers of broader mechanics, which provides a calm and relaxing experience. Motorcycle Mechanic Simulator 2021 obviously refers to the Car Mechanic Simulator series in its concepts, but it also has its own unique features,” says COO of Ultimate Games S.A., Rafal Jelonek.
In Motorcycle Mechanic Simulator 2021, the progress system is based on experience points earned during the execution of orders and the funds obtained, which can be spent on the development of the workshop. The simulator also offers, among other things, options for testing motorcycles, personalizing equipment and the garage, as well as searching for unique parts.
Motorcycle Mechanic Simulator 2021 – main features:
motorcycle mechanic career;
realistic gameplay;
diverse types of motorcycles;
hundreds of motorcycle parts;
equipment testing.
The simulator’s release date for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S is set for November 8, 2023. Motorcycle Mechanic Simulator 2021 is also expected to be released on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 in the coming months.
LOS ANGELES – November 8, 2023 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, has released a new update for the mobile RPG Seven Knights 2. The update features a variety of content including a new mythic hero, story scenario, ranked PVE mode, as well as several in-game events.
Transcendence of Space and TIme Yeonhee (Ranged-type) is a new Mythic hero who uses the Nightmare effect to disrupt enemy movement, allowing her and her allies to deal high damage. Yeonhee’s skills have a wide area of effect – once enemies are caught in Nightmare, they are likely to be trapped while her skills are unleashed on them. She weakens survivability by the Shield Block effect, and strengthens her own stats and skills with her Lucid Dream effect.
Players can experience Those Who Face Destiny, a brand new story scenario featuring the stories of Phiné, Evan and Yeonhee as they prepare for their final battle.
Additionally, the Ranking Training Ground has been added as an option for players to test their PVE prowess against the rest of the world. Players will rack up as much damage as they can against monsters in the space of one minute, while being ranked against players around the world. Rewards are available for players who receive high ranks, so be sure to aim for the most damage!
Several events are now available for all players to enjoy, including:
Check In Event (now through December 6): Check-in for 14 days during the event to receive valuable rewards including Mythic Hero Selection Tickets, Hero Summon Tickets, and more.
Carnival Event (now through January 17): Daily missions will be open for 7 day periods.Complete all missions to earn rewards including Rubies.
Jumping Event (Ongoing): This event is the first in Seven Knights 2 history and is perfect for new players. Clear event missions and earn various rewards including Mythic Hero Ace Summon Voucher, and opportunities to upgrade paccounts to quickly catch up with veteran players.
The official sequel to Seven Knights, a game enjoyed by 60 million players globally, Seven Knights 2 takes place 20 years after the original and introduces beautiful open world gameplay. The story centers on the Daybreak Mercenaries who embark on a journey to find the last member of the Seven Knights, “Rudy,” after a series of events involving a mysterious girl named Phiné. Stunning cinematics and graphics powered by Unreal Engine 4 will immerse players in this epic game story filled with unique characters and powerful bosses. Players can collect and develop their heroes and experience a new combat system with powerful ultimates and suppressors.
More information on Seven Knights 2 can be found on the officialFacebook page, YouTube and forums or by visiting Netmarble’s Global YouTube channel.
About Netmarble Corporation
Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading developer and publisher of top-grossing mobile games worldwide. Through powerful franchises and collaborations with acclaimed IP holders, Netmarble strives to elevate the gaming experience and entertain audiences globally. As a parent company of Kabam and SpinX Games, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, The King of Fighters ALLSTAR, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, and forthcoming PC games like Paragon: The Overprime. More information can be found athttp://company.netmarble.com.
Charming Monster-Collector Coromon Out Now on Mobile, Melodious Metroidvania 9 Years of Shadows Arrives Tomorrow on Nintendo Switch
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Nov. 8, 2023 – Two adventures from publisher Freedom Games’ library make their way onto new platforms this week: Coromon, the beloved modern monster-taming RPG from developer TRAGsoft, brings adventure to mobile devices via the App Store and Google Play today. 9 Years of Shadows, the resplendent pixel art Metroidvania from developer Halberd Studios, lifts a colorless curse on Nintendo Switch tomorrow, Nov. 9.
Collect, befriend, and battle Coromon’s captivating creatures found in the Velua region’s beautiful biomes. Learn the ins and outs of all 120 titular creatures, including their evolutions, traits, strengths, and weaknesses to form the optimal battle party. Challenge fellow trainers and unfriendly foes from a malevolent underground organization. Perfect your party to prepare for massive, multi-phase battles with tremendous titans.
With a team of Coromon at their trainer’s side, unravel dozens of engaging puzzles, side quests, and secrets. No two playthroughs need be alike with included difficulty settings and fan-favorite “Nuzlocke” and “Randomizer” modes. Take on the endless Battle Dome challenge to hone in on Coromon combat skills. Bring the journey to the PC and console versions of Coromon with Cross-Save functionally, and battle real-life trainers around the world with crossplay multiplayer. Celebrate Coromon on mobile with a special “Launch Party” event with exclusive cosmetics: four animated Battle Researcher party hats, and a delightfully festive Confetti skin for the Coromon Ruptius!
Break a long-standing curse and revive a monochromatic Metroidvania land in 9 Years of Shadows. Challenge fearsome creatures and the mazes of a massive citadel as the resolute warrior Europa and her newfound cuddly companion Apino. Map the many chambers of Castle Talos to reach and destroy its core – the source of their world’s grayscale affliction.
Match the might of massive bosses using treasured elemental armors of civilizations long past. Master the special abilities of each and switch between each stunning suit on the fly to overcome beautifully crafted areas and fiercely depicted enemies. 9 Years of Shadows is gorgeous for the eyes and ears with a soundtrack scored in a soothing 432hz by storied composers Michiru Yamane (Castlevania series) and Norihiko Hibino (Metal Gear Solid series).
“Taking the leap to a new platform is quite the challenge, and one that the dev teams at TRAGsoft and Halberd studios have taken in stride,” said Benjamin Tarsa, Director of Publishing, Freedom Games. “We’re thrilled to have helped them along on this journey to bring their enchanting stories to new audiences.”
Coromon is now available on the App Store and Google Play as a “try-before-you-buy” title including a $4.99 USD in-game purchase to access the full game, with support for 21 languages including English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazilian), Turkish, Tagalog, Thai, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese.
Upgrade to the full version of Coromon on mobile to access the “Launch Party” cosmetics for free throughout November. The cosmetics will become available for purchase after the event ends Dec. 1.
9 Years of Shadows will be available on Thursday, November 9 on Nintendo Switch for $19.99 USD with English and Spanish language support.
TRAGsoft is an independent game studio founded in 2016 by Two Ridiculously Ambitious Guys, Jochem Pouwels and Marcel van der Made. Based in Zevenaar, Netherlands, the developer is passionately devoted to releasing its debut project Coromon to critical acclaim in 2022 selling more than 75,000 copies in its first month.
Halberd Studios is a Mexico-based development team that emphasizes the power of the narrative in games. Starting out as a freelancing firm assisting other studios with things like asset production, animation, concept development, and more, 9 Years of Shadows is their first in-house project, followed by their upcoming Metroidvania Mariachi Legends.
Freedom Games is a publisher dedicated to offering best-in-class services to partners and providing players around the world with unique and memorable experiences. With over 50 years of combined industry experience at the executive level, Freedom! Games seeks to leverage its expertise to facilitate great games and even better publishing experiences.
The mind is your battlefield in this dynamic turn-based tactical RPG, available for 10% off this week!
PARIS – Nov. 8, 2023 – Twin Sails Interactive and Drop Rate Studio have launched the psychological turn-based tactical RPG Wantless: Solace at World’s End on Steam Early Access today for $16.19/€16,19 after a 10% discount available through November 14 ($17.99/€17,99 before discount). Warp inside your patients’ tormented minds to battle their inner demons while trying to preserve their memories, or suffer the consequences. Check out the game’s launch trailer and get ready to walk the fine line of morality in a dying world.
In Wantless: Solace at World’s End, you’ll play as Eiris, one of the world’s last transposers – doctors who delve into the psyches of patients to alleviate their suffering in dynamic turn-based combat. Craft your own abilities with a deep skill-forging system to prevail against the horrors made manifest dwelling within. Each transposition comes with its own randomly generated objectives, biome and rewards – be prepared to lose, gear up for your next victory, and keep your own fear in check!
Key Features:
Battle Terrors Inside Your Patients’ Minds: Fight over 70 unique enemies, including 22 challenging bosses, from your patients’ psyches, but be careful not to cause even more instability within their fragile minds. Discover unique patients with their own personalized storylines, personalities and battles to unlock legendary items, special skills and cool outfits!
Endless Skill-Crafting Possibilities: Craft your own skills, modifying each ability’s effect, form, range, and more. Forge your own playstyle and improve it after each run, specializing in close-combat combos, ranged firepower, or manipulating the battlefield strategically. Possibilities grow exponentially with each run, providing you with new tactical solutions for the increasingly complex challenges that await!
Dynamic Combat System: Mix and match effects to create devastating combos, balance your action points and cooldowns effectively, and utilize buffs and debuffs to outsmart your opponents. The more you act, the more resources your foes gain, so use the environment to your advantage mindfully to even the odds!
And there’s even more to come! New content driven by community feedback will continually be introduced throughout early access, including new storylines, bosses, enemies, biomes, and patients. The development team also plans to add new gameplay mechanics (skills, events, progression systems) and massive features like ship engineering, helping you customize your runs with special buffs, challenges and more. There’s plenty of surprises yet to be announced, but you can check out the detailed early access roadmap on Steam.
For the latest updates on Wantless: Solace at World’s End, follow the game on Twitter and Discord. Players can also submit their early access feedback directly with the developers at wantless.featureupvote.com.
Twin Sails Interactive is an international video game publisher, part of the Asmodee Group, an Embracer company since March 2022. Based in Paris, our team of passionate professionals partners with developers to help drive their titles to success. Originally known as a specialist of digital board-game adaptations under the name Asmodee Digital, Twin Sails expands Asmodee’s reach into original, creative titles aimed at a wide audience on PC and consoles. Following the release of the acclaimed Gloomhaven adaptation and Ember Knights‘ full launch crowning its well-received early access period, Twin Sails is publishing indie gems Survival: Fountain of Youth, Wantless, Innchanted, News Tower,Amberial Dreams and Bloomtown, with more yet to be announced. To learn more: www.twin-sails.com.
About Drop Rate Studio
Drop Rate Studio is a French indie game development studio founded by two former industry producers. Our goal is to create unique worlds where players are free to build their characters however they like, and where these creations are put to the test against unforgiving challenges. We want to create games that reward you for spending time with them.
BRNO, Czech Republic & VIENNA, Austria – Nov. 8, 2023 – How does one keep moving forward in a dire situation? You’ll have to answer this question in the grim real-time strategy game Last Train Home. Today THQ Nordic and developer Ashborne Games have released a new trailer that shows you a glimpse of the challenges you’ll face as you try to guide your soldiers home safely.
Commanding your brothers and sisters of the Czechoslovak Legion is not only about leading them through combat or plotting your train’s course. Ensuring they have sustenance and shelter is just the beginning. It’s also about preserving their mental well-being and kindling the flame of hope. Hope that they’ll eventually return home and weather the hardships ahead. In this challenging journey, you’ll face tough decisions where distinguishing between right and wrong won’t be straightforward.
About Last Train Home
The Great War is over – but the fight continues. Command a legion of soldiers desperately trying to make their way home amidst the chaos of civil war. Lead them through the unforgiving wilderness onboard an armored train. Manage your crew and resources and try to survive.
Last Train Home is developed by Ashborne Games in Brno, Czech Republic, and is coming to PC on Nov. 28, 2023. You can add the game to your wishlist here: thqn.net/lth-steam
If you want to learn more about the game, make sure to visit the website, follow us on social media, or discuss with other fans on Discord:
Ashborne Games is a game development studio with roots in Brno, Czech Republic, growing the strategy/RPG genre. The team is currenctly working on its new project, Last Train Home, and was also responsible for helping Comanche to lift off. The studio is a member of the THQ Nordic family.
Farming Simulator Kids expands the family-friendly universe: While the acclaimed Farming Simulator series has always been popular among children, publisher and developer GIANTS Software announces a brand-new game to introduce the growing generation to the colorful and fun world of farming and blooming nature. Farming Simulator Kids will be available on Nintendo Switch™ & mobile devices, suited for all ages – coming Spring 2024.
Playful Agriculture & Variety of Mini Games
With cute aesthetics, Farming Simulator Kids invites young players to live a cozy farm life. Educating and entertaining them in a child-friendly environment, the gameplay of Farming Simulator Kids focuses on audiovisual presentation instead of text. Still, virtual neighbors – including some anthropomorphic animal characters – display their needs for help and ask young players to harvest crops or prepare a delicious sandwich.
Education & Entertainment for the Little Ones
Children explore farm locations to grow and harvest healthy crops, or care for adorable farm animals like cows, chickens, or geese in their stables. As big tractors and other vehicles are a must, kids can operate a variety of machines by renowned manufacturer John Deere. All while creating unforgettable and educational farming stories that are rewarded with achievements and can be captured with a video creator mode.
Experiencing the Value of Produce
“We’re thrilled beyond measure to introduce young children to farming in a playful and sheltered way,” says Thomas Frey, Creative Director at GIANTS Software. “With John Deere as our ideal partner for Farming Simulator Kids, we’re creating an educational and unforgettable – even inspiring – farming game for young players, one that may even nurture their general interest in farming.”
“It is a pleasure for us to support such an appealing project, which introduces children to agriculture in a playful way and awakens their interest in food production,” comments Stefan Mügge, Manager Marketing Communication at John Deere.
Aside from mini-games like gardening or sandwich making, there is much more to do: Little farmers visit their own farmers’ market to get a feeling for the value of the fresh produce they grew and cared for. They can trade items at a swap shop, create delicious food items from produce, or simply chill out in their house, and meet lovable characters to interact with.
Feature Highlights
Child-Friendly Graphics, Music & Sound Effects
Character Creator with Lots of Styles & Possibilities
Multiple Locations to Explore: Farm, Barn, Market & More
10+ Crops to Plant & Harvest, 75+ Food Items, 100+ Objects & Other Items
Vehicles & Tools by John Deere, the World’s Largest Agricultural Brand
Domestic & Wild Animals to Befriend and Care for
Loveable Characters and Animals to Meet
Activities like Field Tasks, Driving Vehicles, Gardening & Making Sandwiches
Achievement System & Video Creator
Farming Simulator Kids will be available for Nintendo Switch and mobile devices in Spring 2024. Further information can be found on the official Farming Simulator website.
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About GIANTS Software GIANTS Software is an international video game developer and publisher from Switzerland established in 2004 and known worldwide for creating the popular Farming Simulator series. The team with offices in Switzerland (Zurich), Germany (Erlangen), USA (Chicago) and Czech Republic (Brno) is very committed to maintain close contact to the agricultural industry and to engage with the community.
About Farming Simulator Since 2008, over 30 million units of Farming Simulator have been sold worldwide. The game series has been released on all popular platforms including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs since then. From the start, the team enabled users to create mods with the company’s own GIANTS Engine. With the Farming Simulator League (FSL), the series introduced a competitive esports mode in 2019 – with teams competing in professional tournaments and many acclaimed brands and sponsors on board.
About John Deere
John Deere is a world leader in providing advanced products and services. The company’s innovative technology is key to serve the growing worldwide population. Higher standards are necessary to meet the world’s dramatically increasing need for food, fuel, shelter and infrastructure.
More than 79,000 employees worldwide generate a turnover of 52 billion US-$ with agricultural equipment, as well as lawn and grounds care equipment and construction and forestry equipment. In 2017 the company acquired the Wirtgen Group, the leading manufacturer of road construction equipment.
John Deere runs more than 70 manufacturing facilities in 19 countries and the products are sold in 160 countries worldwide. The company has a strong presence in Europe, CIS, Africa and Near & Middle East. With nearly 19,000 employees John Deere is the largest employer in Europe.
The Dominion is strong, but these champions are stronger.
San Juan, Puerto Rico, 7 November 2023 | SRG Studios is thrilled to launch a full preview of their first PC title, Champion Shift, today on Steam. Champion Shift’s Prologue–featuring three playable champions, select battle stages, and co-op compatibility–is free to download for PC.
Sun Wukong has managed to slip past the Dominion’s forces and escape the corporation’s oppressive lab, freeing a few of his companions in the process. Now, they’re on the run and ready to reclaim their powers. Play as the supernatural Sun Wukong, the fabled Athena, or the bold Gilgamesh and lead the fight in this fast-paced action roguelike; experience three unique maps, day and night variations, character-specific abilities, and a thrilling original soundtrack. Begin your journey solo or co-op with friends to maximize your power potential!
As you fight through hordes of enemies in Champion Shift’s Prologue stages, upgrade your character’s abilities to craft a custom kit. Add additional damage-dealing mechanics or invest in your character’s unique skills to reach higher levels and more challenging bosses. Are you ready for a change of pace? Transform any character into their vehicle form, closing the distance between you and your objective in seconds; additional skills are available for your champion’s sleek car! When you’re ready to up the pressure, invite up to three other players to your map and fight alongside each other toward victory.
Features:
Unlock globally iconic champions, including Sun Wukong, Athena, and Gilgamesh!
Default auto attacks or optional manual aim for a customizable gameplay experience.
Challenging enemy encounters to test your playstyle and strategy, including boss battles.
Shift between vehicle and champion, each with their own strengths and additional skills.
Shift between vehicle and champion, each with their own strengths and additional skills.
Play solo or co-op with up to 4 players.
Original scores accompany each stage, including day and night variations.
The Champion Shift Prologue is available for download on Steam. Wishlist the title to keep up with the latest Champion Shift news, or visit the official Champion Shift website, X (formerly known as Twitter) and YouTube for more.
About SRG Studios
SRG Studios was founded in 2013 with a focus on developing mobile games. Known for games like Jaws.io,Ink Inc., Heroes Inc., and Sausage Wars, our games have been downloaded over 200 million times. The release of Champion Shift will mark our transition from mobile games developer to developing games for consoles and PC.
Uncover old-timey missions, maps, and tools on PC and consoles Nov. 15
MALMÖ, Sweden – Nov. 8, 2023 – Saddle up, partner! Tuxedo Labs and Saber Interactive are excited to take Teardown back in time with the “Time Campers” campaign expansion DLC, coming to PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on Nov. 15. The award-winning destructive heist game’s first premium DLC introduces new missions, maps, tools, horses, and more. “Time Campers” will be available as part of Teardown’s new Season Pass for $29.99, or as a standalone purchase for $7.99.
“Time Campers” puts Teardown players in the seats of a time-traveling camper van destined for the old times of the Wild West. When the camper breaks down, you’ll need to use creative problem-solving to find and pilfer old-timey materials in an attempt to get the time machine back into working order. The standalone campaign introduces a new storyline and character, a suite of period-appropriate tools, and two new maps: an old mining town with a gunpowder factory, as well as a map featuring a train station, sheriff’s office and ravine.
The “Time Campers” DLC is just the first of four new content packs coming before the end of 2024. The next DLC, “Folkrace,” is scheduled to come out in the spring, officially bringing destructive racing to the game with new modes, racetracks, and vehicles. Players can get the first two DLC packs by picking up the Deluxe Edition of Teardown, or all four packs by purchasing the game’s Season Pass or the Ultimate Edition of Teardown.
Teardown is available now on PC via Steam and will launch on Nov. 15 for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®5, and PlayStation®Plus Extra/Premium/Deluxe. Xbox players can pre-order the game today to receive early access to bonus content, including the vehicle-based Löckelle Motor Park game map and two heavy-duty monster trucks. For more on Teardown, visit TeardownGame.com, and join the community on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Discord.
About Tuxedo Labs
Tuxedo Labs is a tech-driven game studio in Malmö, Sweden. We are a small team of seasoned game developers creating innovative and unique games based on new technologies. Our mission is to push the limits in both game technology, interactivity and gameplay. To achieve that, we create our own tools and game engines, like it used to be. Our first game, Teardown, is based on groundbreaking voxel technology combined with destruction physics and ray tracing. Tuxedo Labs is a standalone entity under Saber Interactive, an Embracer Group company. www.tuxedolabs.com
About Saber Interactive
An Embracer Group company headquartered in the U.S., Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer consisting of over 20 studios in the Americas and Europe. Creating games for all major platforms based on original and licensed IPs, Saber’s titles include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, World War Z, SnowRunner and Evil Dead: The Game. Founded in 2001, Saber is known for two decades of development partnerships with AAA publishers, producing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered and many others.
There are some names from pop culture and when you say them, people instantly know what you’re talking about regardless of their knowledge of the topic. People who don’t play video games know what Mortal Kombat is, people who don’t listen to a lot of music (or speak English even) know about Michael Jackson and you don’t have to be a big sci-fi or a movie expert to know who RoboCop is.
Movies or TV shows that ingrained themselves in pop culture are always a good choice for video game adaptations but they don’t always end up being good games. So here we have RoboCop: Rogue City trying to break that curse and make a name for itself. I’m already full of assumptions about what to expect; nut shots, iconic movie quotes, badass music, maybe a plethora of references from movies, and who knows what else. Now let’s dig in deeper and try to clean up the streets of Detroit.
Story
The story of the game is set between the events of the second and the third movie. If that tells you pretty much nothing, allow me to refresh your memory. In RoboCop 2, RoboCop battles the gang of Cain, the cartel leader behind a new designer drug – Nuke – and eventually defeats him, but OCP recovers the body of Cain and extracts his brain for a successor model of RoboCop (conveniently named RoboCop 2) that eventually goes rogue due to his Nuke addiction, disrupting OCP’s original plans of its radical urban redevelopment of Detroit (named Delta City) and forcing RoboCop to stop and destroy Cain.
That’s for the movie segment but the story expands on the game where things get a bit more complicated. While rescuing hostages from the Channel 9 studios that were occupied by Soot and the Torch Heads, RoboCop suffers hallucinations of his past life as Alex Murphy when he sees one of the hostages bear an uncanny similar appearance to Murphy’s wife, causing him to hesitate and forcing Lewis to directly intervene. To make things worse, there is a new kingpin in Detroit pulling all the strings for all the major gangs in the city and he is simply called the “New Guy”. Spooky.
Gameplay
RoboCop is armed with his trusty Auto 9 gun that has unlimited ammo but you can also pick up weapons dropped by enemies and the arsenal is quite impressive. You also have explosive barrels, TV sets, PCs, and whatnot that you can use to fling onto your enemies. Can’t find any of that? No worries, just pick up an enemy and throw them into another. Two birds with one stone (or throw), as they say. The Alex Murphy edition of RoboCop: Rogue City also comes with anOCP Shotgun sidearm, damaged RoboCop armor cosmetic taken from the first movie, and a prototype version of your trusty Auto 9 gun.
Since RoboCop has that sturdy metal exterior, he only takes minimal damage from gunfire but then again, the enemies have something that you don’t. Safety in numbers. It’s easy to get overwhelmed if you’re not paying attention and things get more hectic later with new enemy types and so on. So the key is to pick them apart strategically and use the environment to your advantage. There is also a plethora of upgradeable skills that you unlock by earning XP through story missions and side objectives. Speaking of it, the game has an impressive amount of side content, easter eggs, and things to unlock. Detroit never felt so intriguing as it is deserted and on the verge of collapse.
Visuals
This is where things get a bit complicated. The game looks great on high settings, that is if you can afford to run this game on high. It is badly optimized, with occasional stuttering and FPS drops during cutscenes. You could even afford to compromise here and there if your FPS wasn’t tied to aiming speed and precision. Technically it isn’t, but lower FPS causes a slower response in moving the gun, aiming at enemies, zooming in, and so on. Needless to say, the game could definitely use a performance fix or two. All in all, it looks great when you have a sturdy PC to run it.
Audio
Now for something we all want to know when it comes to this game – yes, our RoboCop is voiced by Peter Weller but that’s not all. He is also joined by his movie companions Anne Lewis and Sergeant Warren Reed. There is nothing like hearing Peter Weller saying the iconic lines of “Dead or alive, you’re coming with me” or “Drop it, scum”. The voice acting for the titular and all the other characters is nothing short of impressive. The eerie soundtrack is also a good companion while you’re exploring the streets of Detroit. Sometimes it’s barely there while you go through every alley before kicking in once you stumble on some gang members.
Overall
At the end of the day, this game gives you more than you bargained for. Engaging story, plenty of side content, and great voice acting but there is one splinter here in the form of bad optimization. To get the game to a somewhat playable state you have to make some compromises when it comes to visual settings. Depending on the strength of your rig those compromises can be somewhat tolerable or bordering on unacceptable. Here is to hoping for some game-changing performance fix but so far things aren’t looking too good. If you are lucky to run this game as it was intended, you’ll undoubtedly have a blast. For everyone else, it might finally be time to start thinking about some hardware upgrades thanks to this game.
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