Ultra Cop

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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…

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews

music6 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Fast-paced action with simple controls and satisfying gunplay, reminiscent of classic PS2 games.
Great visuals and a fun soundtrack that captures the retro aesthetic of early 2000s shooters.
Affordable price for the amount of content, with potential for future updates and additional levels.

Game is quite short, with only four levels that can be completed in a couple of hours.
Jumping and interaction mechanics can be unreliable, leading to frustrating gameplay moments.
Enemy AI can be inconsistent, with some enemies spotting players from far away and turrets being overly powerful.

music
9 mentions
67 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise for its quality and fitting atmosphere, with standout tracks that enhance the gameplay experience. Composed by a single developer, the soundtrack features a mix of genres, including a notable "darksynth" track, and effectively complements the game's visuals and action. Overall, players find the music to be an integral and enjoyable part of the game.
- “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.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “The music feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
- “I found the soundtracks to be forgettable and uninspired.”
graphics
9 mentions
67 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their delightful late 90s to early 2000s aesthetic, which enhances the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. Players appreciate the slick retro visuals, varied environments, and satisfying feedback during combat, contributing to a fast-paced and engaging experience. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, evoking nostalgia while maintaining a modern appeal.
- “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.”
- “The graphics sort of remind me of Time Crisis and Virtual Cop.”
- “The combat is fast-paced and the retro graphics look slick.”
gameplay
8 mentions
38 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as simple and casual, with a run-and-gun style that can sometimes feel reliant on luck rather than skill, leading to frustration in certain levels. While some players appreciate the straightforward controls and nostalgic humor, others suggest that incorporating additional mechanics could elevate the experience from decent to exceptional. Overall, the game is praised for its smooth performance, even on older hardware, and is noted for being crafted with care despite its Unity engine foundation.
- “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 is pretty simple.”
- “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.”
story
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
-20 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The game's story is concise, featuring only four missions that can be tackled in any order, which some players find a bit short. However, the missions are engaging and offer various approaches, making the experience enjoyable despite the limited content. Players express hope for additional missions in future updates or DLC, especially 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 four) in an update or as DLC, but considering the price of the game, there's nothing to complain about.”
- “The story goes like this.”
- “That is basically the story.”
- “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.”
humor
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
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 gaming, enhancing the overall experience.
- “This one is subjective, but I really appreciate the humor and jokes placed within each level; they're really good.”
- “Very fun game with old-fashioned gameplay and humor.”
stability
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
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.”
- “I haven't encountered any crashes or bugs, which makes for a 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 crashes frequently, making it frustrating to progress.”
- “I experienced several instances of lag and stuttering, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players feel that there is a lack of incentive to utilize grinding tiles effectively, as there are no extra points or motivations associated with throwing enemies onto them.
- “There are no additional points or motivation to throw enemies into grinding tiles.”
- “The grinding mechanics feel repetitive and lack any real incentive to engage with them.”
- “Grinding becomes a tedious chore rather than an enjoyable part of the gameplay experience.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Despite the dated 2000s graphics, users still feel a strong sense of atmosphere in the game, indicating that the immersive environment effectively engages players.
- “I can sense the atmosphere, even with these 2000s graphics.”
- “I can sense the atmosphere, even with these 2000's graphics.”