Giant Cop: Justice Above All
- May 30, 2017
- Other Ocean Interactive
- 4h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Giant Cop: Justice Above All," players step into the size 60 shoes of a massive police officer in a open-world 1970s-inspired city. Use oversized tools to solve crimes, help citizens, or just have fun causing chaos. The game offers a mix of sandbox-style exploration and mission-based objectives with a satirical take on the era's culture.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and humorous sandbox experience, allowing players to interact with the environment in creative ways.
- The graphics and atmosphere are appealing, with a cartoonish style that enhances the overall enjoyment of the game.
- The concept of playing as a giant cop in a city filled with tiny citizens is unique and entertaining, providing a sense of scale that is well-executed in VR.
- The controls are awkward and lack customization options, making it difficult for some players to enjoy the game fully.
- The game suffers from performance issues, including crashes and bugs that can disrupt gameplay.
- The main campaign is relatively short, and players may find themselves feeling lost or frustrated with mission objectives and navigation.
- story15 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The story of the game presents an intriguing premise with a mix of fun quests and dark turns, but many players feel it is rushed and could benefit from additional missions and a more developed narrative. The political undertones and character motivations, such as the hypocritical mission givers, add depth, yet some players desire a stronger buildup to enhance player engagement. Overall, while the concept is entertaining, the execution leaves room for improvement, particularly in pacing and mission variety.
“Fairly fun, and the way the story takes a dark turn partway through is quite interesting.”
“This is an interesting approach to both story and perspective for a VR game; it has many shortcomings but is well worth the wait. I only wish the game was longer.”
“I've given it a thumbs up because the story seems like it could be fun, and I'm sure young kids will love it.”
“The fact that the only mission givers in this game are the hypocritical conservative granny who hates other people having fun (making comic books and Pokémon illegal) and the commissioner does play into the political messages the game expresses.”
“However, from a story and gameplay perspective, I feel that having an introduction segment where you do things that actually give the micros a reason to yell 'I love you, Giant Cop!' before you start destroying roads and blowing up the farmer's market would lead to a better buildup of unease for the player.”
“However, the story felt rushed.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features sharp satire and engaging humor, particularly through its interactions with micro city inhabitants and sandbox elements, providing 3-4 hours of entertaining gameplay. Players appreciate its innovative mechanics and cute presentation, making it a standout VR experience without causing motion sickness.
“The satire is humorous; batting the micro city denizens and their cars around is terrific, and playing with all the sandbox elements is great.”
“But it gives you a solid 3-4 hours of entertainment and has lots of current humor throughout.”
“Funny and entertaining; one of my favorite VR games so far!”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a blend of innovative mechanics and nostalgic elements, enhanced by humor and a charming aesthetic. Players appreciate the teleportation feature that prevents motion sickness, while some suggest that a more engaging introduction could improve the narrative buildup. Overall, the gameplay offers a unique and enjoyable experience.
“Somehow nostalgic gameplay for a new-ish game.”
“Innovative gameplay, humor, cute, no motion sickness thanks to teleport.”
“However, from a story and gameplay perspective, I feel that having an introduction segment where you do things that actually give the micros a reason to yell 'I love you, giant cop!' before you start destroying roads and blowing up the farmer's market would lead to a better buildup of unease for the player.”
“+ somehow nostalgic gameplay for a new-ish game.”
“+ innovative gameplay, humor, cute, no motion sickness thanks to teleport.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game feature a cartoonish style that complements its soundtrack and atmosphere, but players report significant performance issues, including constant crashes and poor performance even on the lowest settings, which detracts from the overall experience.
“The soundtrack and atmosphere of this game pair well with the cartoonish graphics style.”
“However, I have struggled to play it due to it constantly crashing during the transitions (which make you feel sick anyway), and it runs so poorly even on the lowest graphic setting.”
“Doesn't matter what graphics settings, it does it all the time.”
“The soundtrack and atmosphere of this game pairs well with the cartoonish graphics style.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users have noted that the game's optimization could be significantly improved, particularly regarding CPU performance, as even mid-range processors like the Ryzen 5 2600 are struggling. Additionally, there is a desire for more missions to enhance gameplay.
“The game runs smoothly on my system, but I believe there is still room for optimization to enhance performance.”
“I appreciate the effort put into optimizing the game, but I think there are still some areas that could be improved for better CPU performance.”
“While the gameplay is enjoyable, optimizing the game further could significantly enhance the experience for players with mid-range hardware.”
“More missions would also be a very welcome change, and CPU performance could be improved. My Ryzen 5 2600 shouldn't have problems with any game out right now, but here it poses an issue.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game complements its cartoonish graphics, creating an engaging atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
“The soundtrack and atmosphere of this game pair well with the cartoonish graphics style.”
“The music perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
“Each track is thoughtfully composed, making every moment in the game feel more immersive.”
