Ultra Cop

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Ultra Cop is a single player action game. It was developed by JG Roos and was released on November 19, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

Ultra Cop is a short and challenging old-school first/third-person action game taking loving inspiration from the 90's greats on both PC and consoles of the time. In the not too distant future, South Africa enters the second Crime War. As an enhanced Ultra Cop you are tasked with bringing down gangs and syndicates alike. You're not here to arrest anyone. The protocol is simple: ZERO TOLERANC…

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Audience ScoreBased on 143 reviews

music8 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Ultra Cop captures the nostalgic feel of late 90s and early 2000s shooters with its fast-paced gameplay and retro aesthetics.
The game offers a variety of weapons and vehicles, allowing for different play styles and approaches to missions.
At its low price point, the game provides a fun and entertaining experience, making it a great value for players.

The game is very short, with only four levels that can be completed in about two hours, leading to a feeling of limited content.
Some gameplay mechanics, such as jumping and AI behavior, can be inconsistent and frustrating, detracting from the overall experience.
The lack of a deeper story or progression system may leave some players wanting more substance beyond the immediate action.

story
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is minimal, revolving around a cop assigned to complete four distinct missions aimed at stopping criminals in a semi-open world. Players can expect a short experience, taking around two hours to finish all missions, with a lack of narrative depth noted by many reviewers. While the gameplay is engaging and offers replayability through different approaches, the absence of a substantial story detracts from the overall experience.
- “The idea of objective-based missions that need to be completed and then returning to base once completed in a semi-open world level is pretty cool, and so is the idea of controlling units to fight for you as you also fight alongside them.”
- “The missions will take you to open-ended maps as you complete multiple objectives and seek out resources that will keep you alive.”
- “You play as a cop assigned on four different missions to stop the criminals from wreaking havoc in the city.”
- “There's no story.”
- “The first mission tells you to 'destroy the drug trucks' without giving you any indication of what these are, what they look like, where they are, whether or not you have destroyed any yet, or how many there are left to destroy.”
- “There are only four missions and the game only takes a few hours to complete.”
music
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received high praise for its diverse selection, featuring four distinct soundtracks that include Sega Genesis, 2000s styles, and darksynth, which enhance the retro and chaotic atmosphere. Players appreciate the ability to customize their audio experience, with many describing the tracks as "bangers" that perfectly complement the fast-paced action and overall aesthetic. However, some critiques mention that the audio mix can be over-compressed, slightly detracting from the experience.
- “This game is truly an authentic and excellent retro experience and every track in the soundtrack is a complete banger.”
- “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).”
- “The soundtrack is also pretty cool and fits the y2k vibe of the game very well.”
- “The audio is over-compressed hilariously low in the mix, the humor is crass, the hostages are all attractive women for some reason, it's set in the future with hover cars and mechs, but you still have AA12 and UMP40s as weapons, objectives are extremely simple, the music is all heavy electronic/industrial rock, and the violence is extreme.”
- “Has four soundtracks which I didn't even realize till the end.”
- “In summary, the gameplay is straightforward, the weapons were simple to use, superb level design with a bunch of tropes thrown in the mix and a wide range of music to choose from.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received positive feedback for their nostalgic late 90s and early 2000s aesthetic, with many reviewers praising the detailed environments, vibrant art direction, and smooth visuals that evoke classic arcade shooters. The visuals are described as beautiful and immersive, enhancing the overall experience despite some criticisms of the gameplay's repetitiveness. Overall, the graphics stand out as a highlight, contributing to the game's charm and appeal.
- “The visuals are amazing and there is a lot of detail, without being overwhelming and keeping its very authentic retro look.”
- “Ultra Cop is a bite-sized action-packed throwback shooter with a simple gameplay loop and beautiful visuals.”
- “It really nails the whole late 90s aesthetic!”
- “It's kind of a funny bad game that feels like an early 90s 3D PC game or an N64 action game in that it uses primitive graphics and has very clunky gameplay.”
- “I can sense the atmosphere, even with these 2000's graphics.”
- “Graphics sort of remind me of Time Crisis and Virtua Cop.”
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its fun, straightforward mechanics and tight controls, offering a nostalgic throwback to classic shooters with unique features like bullet penetration. However, some players find it repetitive and lacking depth, particularly due to the limited number of missions. Overall, it combines enjoyable shooting and objective-based gameplay with appealing visuals, though some feel it could benefit from more complexity and a fleshed-out campaign.
- “Fun, tight gameplay.”
- “Realizing that bullets penetrate walls was also the kind of fun feature I don't mind finding through gameplay and helped me switch up my strategy.”
- “Ultra Cop is a bite-sized action-packed throwback shooter with a simple gameplay loop and beautiful visuals.”
- “So crazy that I liked the visuals, sounds, guns, surroundings, literally everything since the moment I started the first mission, but after finishing it, I understand that I will never play it again because it is 100% boring gameplay due to its repetitiveness.”
- “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 itself is pretty casual and run and gun.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it crass and hit or miss, while others appreciate the clever jokes and amusing mechanics, such as the ability to throw characters. Overall, the humor is often described as nostalgic, reminiscent of early 90s games, and adds a quirky charm to the experience despite its primitive graphics and clunky gameplay.
- “That said, I did enjoy discovering some of the game's other features on my own, especially the hilarious realization that you can pick up and carry any character, ally or enemy, and throw them.”
- “Great movement, nice to be able to switch between 1st and 3rd person perspectives, kickass soundtrack, lots of customization options, nice art style, and lots of references and decent humor.”
- “This one is subjective, but I also really appreciate the humor and jokes placed within each level; they're really good.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious and boring, with level completion rewards lacking motivation. However, the enjoyment of blowing things up and engaging in combat with cool vehicles somewhat mitigates the grind.
- “Honestly, kind of tedious and boring.”
- “No additional points or motivation to throw enemies into grinding tiles.”
- “Some rather tedious level completion rewards.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, with some minor bugs and glitches affecting controls and collision detection, but these issues do not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment. It performs well on Linux and is expected to run smoothly on the Steam Deck.
- “Runs great on Linux; should run great on Steam Deck.”
- “The game maintains a steady frame rate, providing a smooth experience throughout.”
- “I haven't encountered any crashes or bugs, which makes for a very stable gameplay experience.”
- “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.”
- “The game frequently crashes, making it frustrating to progress. Stability issues really detract from the overall experience.”
- “I encountered several instances where the game froze during critical moments, which ruined the immersion and made it hard to enjoy.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is praised for its beauty and immersive quality, with satisfying shooting mechanics and enjoyable mech controls enhancing the experience. Despite the dated graphics, players still feel a strong sense of atmosphere throughout the levels.
- “The levels look beautiful and atmospheric; the shooting is satisfying, and controlling the mech feels great.”
- “I can sense the atmosphere, even with these 2000s graphics.”
- “I can sense the atmosphere, even with these 2000's graphics.”
emotional
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Players express a strong sense of nostalgia, with the game evoking memories of childhood experiences, particularly reminiscent of renting games from Blockbuster in the 4th grade. This emotional connection enhances the overall enjoyment and engagement with the game.
- “This game made me feel like I was back in the 4th grade, renting something similar to this at Blockbuster!”