Tough Law

About

Tough Law is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Cledson Lopes Marta de Oliveira and was released on January 20, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

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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Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and visually appealing art style that resembles cardboard cutouts, which is well-animated and adds charm to the overall presentation.
Despite its simplicity, the game provides a fun and nostalgic beat 'em up experience reminiscent of classic titles, making it enjoyable for short play sessions.
The music and sound design complement the gameplay well, enhancing the overall atmosphere and engagement.

The gameplay is repetitive and shallow, often requiring players to spam attacks without much strategy, leading to a lack of depth in combat mechanics.
There are numerous glitches and bugs that can hinder progress, including issues with enemy interactions and unresponsive controls, which detract from the overall experience.
The story is minimal and lacks depth, making it feel lackluster and unengaging compared to other games in the genre.

graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a unique and appealing art style that many players find visually striking, often likening it to a cardboard cutout aesthetic. While the visuals and animations are praised for their creativity and charm, some reviewers note that the overall gameplay experience may not fully match the artistic quality. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's identity, making it a standout in terms of visual presentation.
- “Those are my honest thoughts: beautiful art style, simple but fun combat, great music, the backgrounds, sounds, and the minor but impactful details.”
- “Tl;dr - great visuals and animations; gameplay has some issues, but still fun enough for its price tag.”
- “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 a unique graphic style.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 that the music can overshadow sound effects, suggesting a need for adjustable volume options. Overall, it contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, reinforcing the action-oriented theme.
- “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
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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 players note that it feels generic and requires little critical thought, though it remains enjoyable for its price. Overall, while the gameplay may not stand out, it still offers a nostalgic charm for some.
- “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
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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.”
- “Character development was shallow, making it hard to care about their journeys.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the overwhelming number of enemies in levels. Suggestions for improvement include faster item pickups to alleviate the monotony of combat.
- “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
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The game's stability is marred by significant glitches, including instances where enemies deal no damage and progression is halted, forcing players to restart multiple times. While the gameplay has potential, these issues detract from the overall experience.
- “I requested a refund because enemies hit me but did no damage. I had to restart the game three times because after clearing all 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
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The humor in the game is noted to be a mix of funny and unattractive elements, but it is elevated by impressive animation quality that enhances the overall experience.
- “The humor in this game is brilliantly executed, making even the most mundane situations hilarious.”
- “I found myself laughing out loud at the clever jokes and witty dialogue throughout the game.”
- “The quirky characters and their absurd antics add a delightful layer of humor that keeps the gameplay entertaining.”