Detroit’s robotic law enforcer is back in RoboCop: Rogue City – Unfinished Business, a standalone expansion promising a compact, action-packed experience. Set within the timeline of the original game,Alex Murphy finds himself facing a new threat at the Omni Tower,an OCP-built structure designed to control all robotic law enforcement units in detroit. Hostile mercenaries have invaded, and the stakes are high.

High-Octane Action and New Threats

The expansion eschews open-world exploration for a more linear, mission-based structure. The focus is on intense combat, moving from one environment to the next, eliminating anyone who stands in RoboCop’s way. According to early impressions,the experience is a wonderful bloody whirlwind.

Players can expect new enemy types, including flying drones and shield-wielding soldiers, designed to challenge RoboCop’s might. The environment also plays a role, with new “knockdowns” triggered by strategically placed yellow objects, adding a comedic element to the violence.

Arsenal Upgrades and Environmental Interactions

RoboCop’s signature weapon,the Auto-9,receives a series of upgrades,enhancing its effectiveness. New weapons, such as the Cryo Gun, offer unique tactical advantages, allowing players to interact with both enemies and the environment in novel ways.

Narrative Depth and Character Reintegration

One of the most significant additions in Unfinished Business is the expanded narrative, which sees the return of characters from RoboCop’s past, including the villain Cassius Graves. Players will even have the chance to step into different roles, including the imposing ED-209 unit.

I experienced one of the best power fantasies of recent years while playing the ED-209 unit. Well, the power fantasy continued until I decided to try to walk down the stairs.

Moreover, the expansion allows players to experience Alex Murphy’s life before his transformation into RoboCop, offering a deeper understanding of his character and motivations. The more linear structure of the expansion, estimated to take around eight hours to complete, allows for a more focused and concise story.

More RoboCop, Refined formula

While Unfinished Business may not drastically alter the core gameplay of RoboCop: Rogue City, it offers a refined experience with new enemies, weapons, and narrative campaigns. The consensus seems to be that it adds more Robocop to the existing formula.

A Good Entry point?

For newcomers to the series, Unfinished Business coudl serve as a solid introduction, despite being set after the events of the main game. The character of RoboCop is easily accessible, and the linear structure allows players to quickly immerse themselves in the action. The game’s difficulty scaling provides a challenge for experienced shooters, with higher difficulty options offering a significant test of skill.

RoboCop: Rogue City – Unfinished Business delivers a consistent and engaging experience, staying true to the core elements that made the original game a success. It’s more RoboCop, and that’s precisely what fans are looking for.