![]() ![]() “Crime Boss: Rockay City” harbors a promising concept, but its journey is marred by poor design choices. Everything about this project feels severely undercooked. ![]() These actors were great for what they knew how to do, but voice acting isn’t really most of their cup-of-tea. Not only that, the dialogue frequently falls flat, despite the iconic status of the cast and their association with the era and genre the game seeks to emulate, their voice acting skills are not up to par. In doing so it often dwells on aspects of that era that don’t age well in today’s climate. The game’s story draws inspiration from 80s action films, of course, attempting to capture their essence. Sad to say though, this mechanic fails to reach its full potential and feels poorly implemented. One intriguing aspect is the permanent death of crew members you hire during missions, which is kind of rogue-like in a way and initially I thought was a neat idea. While the game attempts to incorporate other elements of becoming a crime boss, such as managing turf wars and assembling a crew, the execution falls short only because none of it is all that engaging. It often feels like I’m stuck in a loop, encountering similar enemies at predictable intervals. “Crime Boss: Rockay City” suffers from an overabundance of cutscenes, which I wouldn’t have minded too much if they were pulled off well, taking a break from the overall action was probably a smart call because playing the actual game isn’t all that much fun either. I can’t say if the PC version previously was even worse, but it still didn’t feel great here either. It became evident early on that the enemy AI was very unpolished and rudimentary, as crouching in strategic locations seemed to significantly impede their accuracy. ![]() When the actual game began, it shifted gears entirely, transforming into an intense and chaotic shootout. Starting with the tutorial, the game set the stage for a heist experience, emphasizing the need for stealth and swift action, where guards and civilians were to be subdued rather than shot, surprisingly, I managed to navigate the tutorial without firing a single shot. So, is this title as disappointing as what everyone has been saying it is? Unfortunately, it kind of does. As a fan of the action and crime genres, particularly when these actors were in their prime, I thought it was kind of a neat idea that each cast member has been de-aged to relive those prime days in their films. When the announcement trailer was released out of nowhere, I was immediately interested and kept my eye on it. With its foundation as a heist-based first-person shooter, the game showcases an ensemble of legendary actors primarily known for their roles in crime and action films from the 80s and 90s. Developed by Czech Republic newcomers, Ingame Studios, this is their first venture into the gaming industry. Despite its initial poor reception, I approached the game with lowered expectations but remained hopeful I’d enjoy it due to its intriguing concept and star-studded cast. “Crime Boss: Rockay City” initially released on the Epic Games Store in March and has now made its way to consoles. ![]()
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