RoboCophas a surprisingly long list of licensed video games attached to the franchise. Between the run-and-gunRoboCopfrom developer Data East in 1988 and 2014’s free-to-playRoboCopshooter, there’s a legacy – albeit one of dubious quality.RoboCop: Rogue City, announced in mid-2021, not only has to live up to that legacy but also solve how to connect a new generation to a 1987 action movie. The latest trailer forRoboCop: Rogue Cityshows how developer Teyon is doing just that.
The gameplay reveal trailer forRoboCop: Rogue Cityunveils the game’s unique first-person shooter action. Players take on the role of RoboCop himself as he takes on crime in a crime-ridden version of Detroit’s future. RoboCop will dive into industrial buildings, backroom drug dens, dark alleys, and also a fair share of sterile corporate office rooms. Players will also haveRoboCop’s toolkitavailable, with his strength and precision aim on display.
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While the clear influence of the originalRoboCopfilm and its sequelRoboCop 2can be seen in the trailer, there’s a more pointed announcement that shows the reverenceRoboCop: Rogue Citywill have for the 80s films. Actor Peter Weller will be reprising his role asRoboCopin the new game. Weller was the actor with the robot for bothRoboCopandRoboCop 2. He’s also dabbled in video game voice work forRoboCop, like withMortal Kombat 11’s Aftermath DLC. But Weller’s role inRoboCop: Rogue Citymay be the closest he’s gotten to the original films yet.
The last confirmation made in the gameplay trailer forRoboCop: Rogue Cityis that the game is intended for a curious mix of platforms. Not only will it be released on next-gen platforms, including PC, PS5, andXbox Series X/S, but it will also be launching on Nintendo Switch.RoboCop: Rogue City’s official release window is tentatively June 2023.
Expectations are up in the air forRoboCop: Rogue City. There’s clearly a passion for the original work on display, but developer Teyon has left some would-be fans questioning the new game. Teyon’s most recent project wasTerminator: Resistance, which was reviewed quite poorly. Given another beloved 80s action film franchise to play with, Teyon has a lot to prove.
Overall, the new gameplay trailer forRoboCop: Rogue Cityis just a glimpse at whatTeyonwill eventually offer. There’s very little protracted action, which could mean the gameplay shown is pre-alpha, in-game cinematic, or even a demo. Those interested in the newRoboCopgame will just have to be patient to see what the full experience will deliver.
RoboCop: Rogue Cityreleases on PC, PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X/S.
