Robocop: Rogue Metropolis is a component man, half machine, and all videogame. It is also delayed, because it seems, from a deliberate launch in September to November 2, 2023.
The November date was revealed within the description for the newest trailer for the sport, which blends a cinematic take a look at the ever-crumbling Outdated Detroit with gameplay footage showcasing “detective work and gory shootouts.” Writer Nacon did not present any clarification for the delay, and in reality the Steam web page nonetheless signifies that Robocop: Rogue Metropolis will launch in September, however this is not the primary time it has been pushed again: It was initially alleged to be out someday in June, however received ran into September earlier this yr.
We had excessive hopes (or no less than cautious optimism) for Robocop: Rogue Metropolis again in 2022, fueled largely by nostalgia for Paul Verhoeven’s sensible 1987 movie about the way forward for regulation enforcement, however a more in-depth take a look at the sport in June left me chilly. Motion is sluggish and plodding, and whereas that is consistent with the Robocop character, I do not assume it may maintain up particularly effectively over the course of a whole videogame. Enemy AI additionally does not look nice (why do unhealthy guys simply stand there blasting?), different particulars like Peter Weller’s noticeably aged voice really feel off, and naturally it’s important to surprise how the satire will maintain up, or if it will likely be current in any respect. Verhoeven’s movie is a great, sharp takedown of company America (bolstered by one of many biggest casts of on-screen villains ever assembled) and whereas it might translate fairly effectively as the premise for a shooter (the movie regarded for all of the world like a straight-up guns-and-guts motion flick when it first appeared), I am not satisfied that followers shall be glad if that satirical edge is not there.
We’ll discover out quickly sufficient, just a bit later than anticipated. Robocop: Rogue Metropolis is offered for wishlisting now on Steam and the Epic Video games Retailer.