Urban Justice
- January 17, 2019
- Evil Bunneh
- 9h median play time
Get on Steam"Urban Justice is a side-scrolling fighting game set in a city torn apart by crime and corruption. With fast-paced gameplay and poly-style graphics, players can fight through waves of enemies and unlock new characters with unique moves. In addition to the Story Mode, the game also offers a Free Play Skirmish Mode for endless combat. Persistent game data and no micro-transactions ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience."
Reviews
- The game features a fun and easy-to-learn gameplay style, making it accessible for casual players.
- It has a visually appealing art style and well-animated characters and backgrounds.
- The inclusion of a skirmish mode allows for additional gameplay and character unlocking, providing some replay value.
- The gameplay is repetitive and lacks variety, with basic mechanics and limited enemy types.
- The story mode is very short, and the overall game design feels uninspired compared to classic beat 'em ups.
- There are significant issues with controller support and controls, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- story17 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally considered short and underwhelming, with many reviewers noting it can be completed in under an hour and lacks depth compared to genre classics. While there are some interesting characters and cutscenes, the overall narrative and dialogue are described as mediocre, offering limited replay value. The inclusion of a skirmish mode provides additional gameplay but does not significantly enhance the story experience.
“The game's story mode is set up of 7 acts. The game features 3 main characters, each with 2 of their own acts, and the 7th act lets you choose between the three of them.”
“Interesting story (albeit very short).”
“It delivers a little over an hour of unique story content, and depending on how much you like or dislike skirmish mode, the content could be endless.”
“There only appears to be a single enemy type, the protagonists all control the same, and the storyline is a poor, watered down alternative to genre classics.”
“The story mode is short.”
“Really short story, as in you can finish the story in likely under an hour.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the fighting mechanics and nostalgic homage to classic beat 'em ups like Final Fight and Streets of Rage. However, many criticize it for being repetitive and basic, lacking innovation and depth, which leads to a grindy experience with uninspired AI enemies. Overall, while the graphics are well-liked, the gameplay fails to offer anything new or engaging.
“The bugs are few, but it doesn't even matter; the gameplay is nice.”
“At its core, the fighting mechanics work great.”
“I liked the graphics style and gameplay.”
“The move set and gameplay are very basic.”
“Combined with the limited moves of both protagonist and enemies, this makes for repetitive gameplay.”
“It delivers nothing new to the genre, nor does it offer up anything unique or different.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a chunky, PS1-inspired 3D rendering that some players find either parodic or uninspired, while others appreciate its simple yet attractive visual art style. Overall, the graphics are generally well-received, with many players enjoying the aesthetic and its appeal.
“The visual art style of the game is very appealing to the eye, with not many distractions.”
“I liked the graphics style and gameplay.”
“It has 3D-rendered graphics (in a chunky, PS1 sort of way).”
“I don't mind graphics much, but they seem to be either a parody of something or really uninspired.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its cool songs and engaging sound effects, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
“The soundtrack is absolutely amazing, perfectly setting the mood for every moment in the game.”
“I love the variety of music tracks; they really enhance the gameplay experience.”
“The sound effects are immersive and add a great layer of depth to the overall atmosphere.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is subtle, featuring occasional moments that add personality, such as the amusing concept of spawning money. Overall, while not a dominant aspect, the humor contributes to the game's charm.
“There's the occasional touch of humor or personality, like the spawning money.”
“The witty dialogue and clever puns kept me laughing throughout the game.”
“I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, with hilarious character interactions.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Urban Justice offers a moderately entertaining experience during its story mode, but players find it lacks significant replay value, making it less appealing for multiple playthroughs.
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's stability is marred by occasional glitches, such as enemies becoming unresponsive and standing still, which can disrupt gameplay.
“Glitches often occur, with enemies sometimes just standing still.”
“The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I experienced numerous bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, with significant time spent—up to 8 out of 9 hours—focused on repetitive tasks to unlock just two achievements. The experience is often described as mindless, involving combat against uninspired AI enemies.
“I have 9 hours of gameplay, and 8 of those hours are just grinding for two achievements that I still don't have. It's just mindlessly wandering and killing boring, poorly designed AI enemies.”
“The grinding in this game is excessive and tedious, making it feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
“After spending countless hours grinding, I feel like I've accomplished nothing. The repetitive tasks are draining and take away from the fun.”
