Dead to Rights: Retribution
- April 1, 2010
- Volatile Games
Dead to Rights is a futuristic cop drama that brings an old school cop attitude to a distraught city where violence has become not only acceptable but necessary for survival.
Introducing an innovative hybrid combat system, Dead to Rights: Retribution puts the full combat potential of a highly trained, highly agitated law-enforcement officer into players' hands. Use your sidearm to pick off enemies from a distance, take cover and blind-fire with the game’s new ranged combat mechanics, or push the issue by taking human shields, stealing weapons with special disarm moves …
PlayStation
Playstation 3
Xbox
Xbox 360
Reviews
- The guide is very helpful, providing essential information on gun locations, enemy spawns, and collectibles, making it valuable for completionists.
- The gameplay combines TPS and fighting game elements, offering a unique and enjoyable experience with simple controls.
- Playing as the dog, Shadow, adds a fun and interesting dynamic to the game, with engaging stealth mechanics and adorable animations.
- The story is considered weak and unoriginal, often feeling like a rehash of previous titles.
- Graphics and AI are subpar, detracting from the overall experience and making gameplay feel repetitive.
- The game lacks significant individuality, often being described as a standard, cookie-cutter title with little innovation.
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The story has been criticized for being simplistic and poorly developed, with users noting a lack of depth and coherence. Additionally, the AI and health system are seen as arbitrary, further detracting from the overall narrative experience.
“The story is super dumb, and the AI is terrible, making the experience frustrating.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and lacks depth, leaving players unsatisfied.”
“The plot is predictable and uninspired, failing to engage the audience.”
Critic Reviews
Dead to Rights: Retribution Review
Dead to Rights is a futuristic cop drama that brings an old school cop attitude to a distraught city where violence has become not only acceptable but necessary for survival.
70%Dead to Rights: Retribution Review
A pick up, put down, trashy game that has elements of Max Payne and Double Dragon running through its violent veins.
65%PS3/X360 Review - 'Dead to Rights: Retribution'
77%
