Ultra Cop

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In Ultra Cop, players become an enhanced officer fighting to end South Africa's Crime War in a brutal, old-school action game. With an array of weapons and vehicles, players must complete objectives and eliminate criminal elements in four distinct scenarios, all within a single sitting. This game offers a thrilling, no-nonsense experience reminiscent of 90's classics.

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Play Modes

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

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 82 reviews

music12 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Fast-paced action with simple controls and satisfying gunplay, reminiscent of classic PS2 games.
Great value for the price, offering enjoyable gameplay with a unique retro aesthetic and a solid soundtrack.
The developer is actively updating the game, showing commitment to improvements and potential future content.

The game is quite short, with only four levels that can be completed in a couple of hours.
Some gameplay mechanics, like jumping and enemy AI, can be inconsistent and frustrating at times.
Limited weapon variety and lack of additional gameplay modes may leave players wanting more depth.

music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
22%
11%
The music in the game has received high praise, with players highlighting its effectiveness in enhancing gameplay and atmosphere. Composed by a single developer, the soundtrack features a variety of genres, including a standout "darksynth" track, and is noted for fitting the game's y2k vibe perfectly. Overall, the music is described as an integral part of the experience, contributing to the game's satisfying combat and engaging visuals.
- “Killing enemies is super satisfying with good feedback from weapons, sounds, great visuals, and especially that amazing music (composed by the singular dev of this game, that's right, this entire game was made by one guy).”
- “Absolute banger, great gameplay, challenging, dope soundtrack.”
- “The soundtrack is also pretty cool and fits the Y2K vibe of the game very well.”
- “Even the music is just right.”
- “Soundtrack is sick.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
17%
17%
The graphics of the game are praised for their nostalgic late 90s to early 2000s aesthetic, which enhances the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. Players appreciate the vibrant visuals, varied environments, and satisfying feedback during combat, all contributing to a delightful and immersive vibe. Despite being retro, the graphics are described as slick and well-executed, making the game visually appealing.
- “Has an amazing late 90's - early 2000's aesthetic which I honestly can't get enough of.”
- “Delightful aesthetic and vibe.”
- “Fast, nice graphics and varied environments.”
- “I can sense the atmosphere, even with these 2000's graphics.”
- “Graphics sort of remind me of Time Crisis and Virtual Cop.”
- “Combat is fast-paced and the retro graphics look slick.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
63%
19%
The gameplay is characterized as simple and casual, featuring a run-and-gun style that some players find enjoyable, while others feel it leans too much on luck rather than skill, leading to frustration in certain levels. Despite its retro charm and humor, many reviewers express a desire for a more developed campaign. Overall, the game is praised for its smooth performance and engaging mechanics, especially on various hardware setups.
- “This is one of the best games I've played in a while; I wish there was a fleshed-out campaign, but the graphics and gameplay are dope.”
- “Love the simple controls and over-the-top gameplay.”
- “Very based game with old-fashioned gameplay and humor.”
- “The gameplay itself is pretty casual and run and gun.”
- “It feels more like a dice roll than skill to pull it off and can be quite annoying, because some levels do rely on these mechanics to finish them.”
- “The gameplay is pretty simple.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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The game's story is concise, featuring only four missions that can be completed in any order, which some players find a bit short. However, the gameplay offers various features and approaches to enhance the experience, and many hope for additional missions in future updates or DLC. Overall, while the narrative may lack depth, it is considered satisfactory given the game's price.
- “A bit short, but it's okay, since it's packed with a lot of features to try out different approaches to complete all available missions.”
- “The game is challenging but nothing too hard; there are only four missions, but you can play them in any order.”
- “I hope the dev adds more missions (the game has only 4) in an update or as DLC, but considering the price of the game, there's nothing to complain about.”
- “The story is quite lacking, with only four missions available.”
- “The narrative feels underdeveloped, as there is not much depth to the story.”
- “I hope the developers add more missions in an update or as DLC, but considering the price of the game, there's not much to complain about.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the clever jokes and comedic elements integrated into each level. Many find the humor to be a nostalgic nod to old-fashioned gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.
- “I really appreciate the humor and jokes placed within each level; they're really good.”
- “Very enjoyable game with old-fashioned gameplay and humor.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game experiences some bugs and glitches, particularly with vehicle entry controls and collision detection, but these issues do not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment. It runs smoothly on Linux and is expected to perform well on the Steam Deck.
- “Runs great on Linux; should run great on Steam Deck.”
- “Some bugs and glitches - controls for entering vehicles and jumping are hit and miss, and collision detection for shots can hit objects between the camera and the gun when driving the robot. However, it doesn't break the game or stop it from being fun.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players feel that there is a lack of incentive to utilize grinding tiles effectively, as there are no additional points or motivations associated with throwing enemies onto them. This absence of rewards diminishes the appeal of this gameplay mechanic.
- “There are no additional points or motivation to throw enemies into grinding tiles.”
- “The lack of incentives for using grinding tiles makes the gameplay feel repetitive.”
- “Grinding feels pointless when there are no rewards for utilizing the grinding tiles.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
Despite the dated 2000s graphics, users report a strong and immersive atmosphere that effectively engages players.
- “I can sense the atmosphere, even with these 2000's graphics.”