LA Cops

 PC
Metascore
45

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 17
  3. Negative: 8 out of 17
  1. GameCritics
    Jun 22, 2015
    40
    LA Cops is a gorgeous piece of art design which, by all rights, should have served as the foundation for a classic indie shooter. The utter failure of its gameplay to deliver on that potential frustrates to no end. This is clearly a game with a lot of talent behind it, but I have no idea how they botched things so badly.
  2. Worth Playing
    May 21, 2015
    40
    L.A. Cops is a sloppy game. The controls lack finesse in almost all areas, and the shooting is randomized enough to feel unsatisfying.
  3. games(TM)
    May 3, 2015
    40
    Controls feel a little unwieldy. [Issue#160, p.105]
  5. CD-Action
    Apr 30, 2015
    40
    The most interesting premise of LA Cops – the fact that you control two policemen – is squandered by your buddy’s poor AI and the lack of co-op mode. Said AI is unpredictable in a bad way, so tactical planning is basically out of the picture unless you call hiding behind a corner with a shotgun and sending your partner as a bait a tactic. [05/2015, p.67]
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  6. Digitally Downloaded
    Apr 1, 2015
    40
    All the levels have the same basic objectives; kill all the goons, destroy all the drugs, and repeat. In later levels the game will add hostages who will get in your way. Killing hostages will understandably lower your score, but have very little value to add to the experience beyond that.
  7. IncGamers
    Mar 16, 2015
    40
    Definitely more bad cop than good cop, but LA Cops could at least be a fair cop, guv, if given a bit of post-release polish.
  8. Destructoid
    Mar 15, 2015
    30
    While there was clear opportunity in the buddy cop formula LA Cops attempted to create, the end result is a mess. Totally undermined by poor teammate AI, the central strategic hook is lost, resulting in a bland game confused about what it wants the player to do.
  9. Riot Pixels
    May 15, 2015
    10
    Just like Hotline Miami, LA Cops also requires planning, excellent reflexes and never forgives a mistake. But here, you also have to babysit a stupid AI partner, wage war against an unwieldy camera, trying to rotate it to see an enemy in time, and deal with hordes of dumb, but sturdy, speedy criminals. Scary, right?

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User Score
6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 16
  3. Negative: 4 out of 16
  1. 24hrpartypeople
    Mar 20, 2015
    10
    This game pulls no punches and delivers an awesome 2D blast fest!!

    You get to control two cops simultaneously sweeping through levels    This game pulls no punches and delivers an awesome 2D blast fest!!

    You get to control two cops simultaneously sweeping through levels gunning down drug lords, rescuing hostages and generally kicking the sorry ass of anyone who has the misfortune to cross the LAPD.

    The artists have gone 70s crazy with their colorful graphics which kinda works, but its the tactical gameplay that is the biggest selling feature of this title for me. Dope.

    Would be great if there were a multiplayer option, so hopefully that's not too far off in the works, but either way this is definitely worth checking out.    … Full Review »
  2. GameReviewJrnal
    Jan 16, 2016
    6
    Similar to hotline Miami but not as fun. The art style is unique and compelling, and is what drew me to purchase the game in the first place.Similar to hotline Miami but not as fun. The art style is unique and compelling, and is what drew me to purchase the game in the first place. There isn't really any story to keep the player engaged to a very difficult game. The cutscenes are strange, there is a white middle aged balding cop that has this black man's voice with a 1970s dialect and I can't tell if its a technical issue or bad design. There are only 8 levels with side quests, which isn't enough gameplay hours to justify the cost of 14.99.… Full Review »
  3. damian103
    Jul 27, 2015
    10
    Although this game may look like Hotline Miami it's entirely diffrent and very fun. You should try it out if you havent alreadybeacause if youAlthough this game may look like Hotline Miami it's entirely diffrent and very fun. You should try it out if you havent alreadybeacause if you dont you will miss out on a big hit.… Full Review »
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