- Publisher: Devolver Digital
- Release Date: May 1, 2025
- Also On: Switch
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Jun 9, 2025Shotgun Cop Man knows that it's a precision platformer, but that doesn't stop it from having a great sense of self-aware absurdist humour. It's not story rich or dense at all, but it understands perfectly that it doesn't need to be because it knows itself as a game. Your name is Shotgun Cop Man, you are here to arrest Satan, and you are going through the nine circles of hell to do so. You look like an untextured Blender asset, Satan is wearing a fishnet top, you are always dual wielding a shotgun with another weapon, and every time you try to arrest him all he ever says to you is "Fuck you, Shotgun Cop Man". This is tremendously fantastic minimalist worldbuilding that in and of itself is enjoyable because of how it's delivered and because it's just fun tongue-in-cheek escapism.
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May 7, 2025Shotgun Cop Man is a fast-paced, straightforward, and humorous experience that relies on a creative mechanic to offer something different within the 2D platformer genre. While it lacks enemy variety and more robust challenges, the game delivers fun moments, especially for those looking for something light and casual.
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May 2, 2025Shotgun Cop Man is a platformer shooter that, while somewhat underwhelming, still manages to offer a reasonably enjoyable experience.