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Today, we’re stepping into the steel boots of Detroit’s most iconic lawman as we take a closer look at RoboCop: Rogue City, just in time to build hype for the upcoming DLC, Unfinished Business. Whether you’re a fan of classic action movies, gritty dystopian tales, or just a lover of good video games, Rogue City is something you don’t want slipping past your radar.
The Gameplay: A Heavy Metal Power Fantasy
At its core, RoboCop: Rogue City delivers exactly what it promises: you are RoboCop. And it feels like it. The gameplay is methodical, weighty, and brutal in all the right ways — you’re not a nimble action hero; you’re the unstoppable force who can walk straight through a hailstorm of bullets, just like Murphy’s unforgettable rampage through the drug lab in the first movie. Unlike many shooters today that focus on fast reflexes and twitch shooting, Rogue City has you stomping through environments with deliberate force, absorbing bullets like a tank while dishing out precise, devastating justice with your Auto-9 pistol and cybernetic strength.
And it’s not just about shooting. True to RoboCop’s programming (and conflict) in the films, there are investigation segments, moral decisions, and moments where you’re genuinely embodying Alex Murphy’s struggle to hold onto his humanity. Side missions offer real branching paths, whether you’re tracking down petty criminals or taking on bigger threats that feel ripped straight from the chaos of RoboCop 2’s depiction of a crumbling Detroit.
The Story: Staying True to a Classic
Set between RoboCop 2 and RoboCop 3, Rogue City fills in a gap that fans have always wondered about. It’s not just fan service; it’s a genuine continuation of Murphy’s saga. You’ll see familiar faces like Anne Lewis, and corporations like OCP are still pulling the strings behind the scenes — bringing all the corporate cynicism and satire that made the original films so memorable. The writing nails the tone: a mix of dark humor, brutal crime, and the ever-present question of what it means to be human when you’re mostly machine.
Peter Weller’s return as the voice of RoboCop gives the story an authenticity that no reboot or remake could fake. When he delivers lines with that cold, mechanical precision tinged with buried emotion — you’re right back in the 1987 classic.
The upcoming Unfinished Business DLC promises even more — new criminal threats, expanded storylines, and fresh upgrades. If the base game showed us that Nacon and Teyon understand what makes RoboCop special, the DLC seems poised to double down on giving fans new reasons to patrol the streets once more.
The Significance: Finally, a Movie Game Done Right
For decades, “movie game” was a dirty word. Slapdash cash-ins flooded the market, disappointing fans again and again. But Rogue City joins the ranks of Alien: Isolation and Mad Max as examples of what happens when developers approach a beloved license with real care and respect. It’s not just about ticking off a checklist of iconic moments like RoboCop’s famous “dead or alive” confrontation — it’s about capturing the soul of the property.
In Rogue City, you feel that same grimy, neon-lit energy of the first two movies: a dystopia that somehow still has time for wickedly funny commercials and deeply human moments hidden beneath all the violence.
The Developers: Teyon’s Redemption Story
Teyon’s history hasn’t been spotless. In fact, many still remember their disastrous Rambo: The Video Game — a 2014 rail shooter that was critically panned for its clunky mechanics, ugly visuals, and almost laughable execution of an iconic franchise. It became something of a cautionary tale for how not to handle a beloved movie property.
But credit where it’s due: Teyon learned from those early failures. With Terminator: Resistance, they began to rebuild their reputation, winning over a cult following who appreciated its heartfelt respect for the Terminator lore. And now with RoboCop: Rogue City, they’ve completed one of gaming’s rare redemption arcs. They didn’t just aim to make a good RoboCop game; they aimed to make the RoboCop game — a true extension of the 1987 and 1990 films — and they succeeded.
Would You Buy This for a Dollar?
Absolutely — and probably throw in a few more for good measure. RoboCop: Rogue City isn’t just a great licensed game; it’s a great game, full stop. And with Unfinished Business around the corner, it’s the perfect time to suit up, uphold the law, and rediscover why RoboCop has stayed a cultural icon for over 35 years.So polish your directives, charge your Auto-9, and remember: dead or alive, you’re coming with me…to Unfinished Business.