Maybe I’m being unfair but just listen to Chuck Norris’ character imaginatively called Sheriff Norris and tell me he cared. Unlike The Expendables, this group of former action and Hollywood stars seem less bothered about revitalizing or redirecting their careers, and more on a paycheck they presumably desperately need. Related: Psychological Horror Game ‘Unholy’ Confirmed Release Date: It’s Nearly Here! For the most part, they’re clearly phoning it in for the paycheck, except for Kim Basinger and Michael Rooker, everyone else just throws their lines out. And besides, I think those masks that “are for pussies” are actually really cool.The game boasts a wealth of Hollywood talent, with the cast including Michael Madsen, Chuck Norris, Kim Basinger, Michael Rooker, Danny Glover, Danny Trejo, and more, but for all the acting ability and years of experience they share, there’s barely a convincing or believable performance between them. There’s very little you could get out of Crime Boss that you couldn’t get out of Payday 2 next time it comes around in a Steam sale. And customisation is either limited or random in a way that makes it feel like you never quite have control of your loadout. Meanwhile, the characters and writing that surround these missions feel painfully stuck in 2011. All three modes offer something, but none of them does their specific thing that well. "Overall, Crime Boss is a game at war with itself. However, using a voice cast of Hollywood talent past their prime is a choice that doesn't add anything to the game, and it's not enough to distract me from the shallow gameplay that was already done much better ten years ago." - Tarran Stockton TheGamer - 2/5 There are good ideas buried deep within this game, and the roguelike/Payday combination is a genuinely novel concept I'd love to see explored in a project with more focus. "Crime Boss Rockay City is a cautionary tale for how to effectively budget a video game, and a prime example of how games need to feel and play well first and foremost. Still, in its current state, Crime Boss: Rockay City feels like a low-level wannabe criminal trying to get rich quick on a street populated with multiplayer shooters who already do better." - Jason Hon GG Recon - 2/5 There is fun to be had with a team of four friends completing missions together. With the game planned to be a live service experience, with more time, developer InGame Studios will hopefully add more features and gameplay mechanics to help the game stand out in the multiplayer shooter genre. "The limited time to play the review build of Crime Boss: Rockay City felt unfinished and needed more gameplay activities and depth. Frankly I’m surprised Christopher Walken didn’t show up." - Lucas White ScreenRant - 2.5/5 It’s neither a cynical corporate cringe like Sharknado, nor is it a low-budget dud you’d expect to see a crew of robot puppets heckle. It’s a massive swing and a big miss, with enough force to crack the sound barrier while the ball stays in the catcher’s mitt. All snark aside I don’t think I’ve ever played a game quite like Crime Boss: Rockay City. "If the idea of playing a shooter crammed on top of a modern edition of Drug Wars, full of pseudo ironic stunt casting and roguelike gimmicks sounds like a good time, boy do I have a game for you. Crime Boss: Rockay City might not have the most versatile activities, best gunplay, or first-class writing, but it does provide an interesting experience that, like a cheap B-movie, has that certain kind of charm you can’t help but enjoy." - Noah Nelson ShackNews - 5/10 "It’s not every day we get a new studio taking a big swing by taking a genre that has been executed perfectly for years and giving it a unique twist. See at Epic Games Store Attack of the Fanboy - 6/10 The game currently has a 55 score from 9 critics on Metacritic, GameSpot's sister site. To find out more about the critical reception to Crime Boss: Rockay City, continue reading below. Now Playing: Crime Boss: Rockay City Preview By clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's
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