Tough Law

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In "Tough Law," players become Tommy Malloy, a determined cop seeking his missing friend in a crime-ridden 1995 JF city. With handcrafted graphics and an original rock soundtrack, this beat 'em up game features intense battles against eclectic enemies and powerful bosses, using big combos and attacks to restore order.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The unique cardboard cutout art style and animations are visually appealing and stand out in the game.
The gameplay, while repetitive, can be fun for short sessions and offers a nostalgic beat 'em up experience.
The game is low-cost, making it an accessible option for players looking for a casual gaming experience.

The combat mechanics are inconsistent and lack depth, leading to a repetitive and shallow gameplay experience.
There are numerous bugs and glitches that can hinder progress, including issues with enemy interactions and game navigation.
The story is minimal and lacks engagement, making the overall experience feel lackluster.

graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
27%
27%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and appealing art style, described as having a "cardboard cutout" look that adds charm. While the visuals and animations are considered beautiful and impactful, some reviewers note that the overall experience is more than just its aesthetic, with gameplay mechanics receiving mixed feedback. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's fun factor, especially given its low cost.
- “Awesome gameplay, nice graphics, but the story is too short.”
- “Those are my honest thoughts: beautiful art style, simple but fun combat, great music, the backgrounds, sounds, and the minor but impactful details.”
- “The art style is pretty and unique, but games are more than their style.”
- “Graphics: the original reason I got the game as I thought and still think the cardboard cutout look is cool.”
- “At least this one has low cost and unique graphic style.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and ability to enhance the gameplay experience, with some users noting its catchy and engaging nature. However, there are concerns about the music being too prominent, overshadowing sound effects, and a desire for an option to adjust the music volume. Overall, it contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, reinforcing the theme of being a cop in action.
- “Those are my honest thoughts: beautiful art style, simple but fun combat, great music, the backgrounds, sounds, and the minor but impactful details.”
- “At the same time, I enjoy the catchy fight music, as the first level alone reminds me of the movie 'Roadhouse.'”
- “Regardless, this game is still pretty fun to play, and the music definitely helps keep the mindset of you being a cop kicking butt.”
- “Maybe the music is just too prominent, which makes the sound effects fade a little too much behind the music.”
- “Could have an option to lower the music volume.”
- “The music!?”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its fun factor and visuals while others criticize it for being shallow and lacking depth. Many users note that despite its enjoyable aspects, the gameplay feels generic and requires minimal critical thinking. Overall, it is seen as a decent experience for its price, but not without its flaws.
- “Awesome gameplay, nice graphics, but the story is too short.”
- “Tl;dr - great visuals and animations, gameplay has some issues, but still fun enough for its price tag.”
- “Now let’s talk gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is shallow, but it’s understandable with the low cost.”
- “In the end, there are a lot of similar games out there with generic gameplay.”
- “Even when using the mechanics as intended (to rack up high combos), it's braindead and requires very little - if any - critical thought.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The story is criticized for being bare bones and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting that it feels short and underdeveloped, despite the game's strong gameplay and graphics.
- “The story was very bare bones and honestly extremely lackluster.”
- “The narrative felt disjointed and failed to engage me throughout the game.”
- “I found the plot predictable and the character development to be shallow.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the overwhelming number of enemies in levels. A suggestion for improvement includes speeding up item pickups to alleviate some of the monotony.
- “Having so many enemies in a level can get quite tedious.”
- “If the pickups were faster, it wouldn’t feel as tedious.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including glitches that prevent progress, such as enemies dealing no damage and being unable to advance to the next area. While players find the game enjoyable, these technical problems have led to frustration and the need for restarts.
- “I requested a refund because the enemies hit me but did no damage. I had to restart the game three times because after clearing all the enemies, I was unable to progress to the next area. The game seems like it could be fun, but it's a problem when you can't get past the first level due to glitches. 😔”
- “It's fun, but there are still some glitches.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is noted to be a mix of funny and unattractive elements, but it is elevated by impressive animation that enhances the overall experience.
- “The humor in this game is spot-on, with clever writing that keeps you laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the characters have such quirky personalities that add to the overall comedic experience.”
- “The jokes are well-timed and the absurd situations are hilarious, making every moment enjoyable.”