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. Hooked Gamers
    Mar 10, 2015
    73
    LA Cops is a heap of fun. And although the missions are all somewhat similar, they are a joy to complete.
  2. Games.cz
    Jul 8, 2015
    60
    The perfect collection of police cliches that entertains with its exaggeration and with grace admitting its sources of inspiration. Unfortunately, it is only a nice cover the core is missing. Despite its potential, the game offers just an average action entertainment, entertainment that vanishes with repeatable use of the same mechanics.
  3. GameWatcher
    Mar 10, 2015
    60
    As it stands, it’s hard to recommend LA Cops when you can pick up the next slice of Hotline Miami’s gory abstraction at a similar price point.
  5. TheSixthAxis
    Mar 9, 2015
    60
    From the vibrant visuals and the pitch perfect 70s cop theme to the fast and snappy buddy cop action, LA Cops has a lot of great ideas, but hasn’t really done enough with them.
  6. Multiplayer.it
    Apr 7, 2015
    59
    With an unreliable partner, inconsistent enemy artificial intelligence and poor game mechanics, missions are a chore more than a pleasure. The concept is solid but it rarely hits the mark.
  7. Level7.nu
    May 18, 2015
    50
    LA Cops is built on an amazing concept, but ends up being nothing more than mediocre due to repetitive levels, design misses and bugs.
  8. GameOver.gr
    Mar 17, 2015
    50
    LA Cops takes its inspiration from Hotline Miami and as such it could be described as a light version of that indie gem. Unfortunately this description corresponds to every component of the game, because LA Cops is light on violence, story, gameplay, graphics and replayability.
  9. PC Gamer
    Mar 9, 2015
    50
    LA Cops has some cool ideas, but the frustratingly shoddy execution works completely at odds with the experience the game is trying to create.

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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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