LA Cops

 PlayStation 4
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6.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 19 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 11 out of 19
  3. Negative: 4 out of 19

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  1. FriedConsole
    Nov 5, 2015
    6
    Do remember the game bargain bin? You pulled out some game from a dusty bin at Walmart for $5 took it home and despite being bad played the heck out of it? LA Cops is a digital bargain game. Like all bargain bin games it is a blatant rip off of a much better game, in this case Hotline Miami. Like Hotline Miami it is a top down shooter where you progress through rooms and either sneakDo remember the game bargain bin? You pulled out some game from a dusty bin at Walmart for $5 took it home and despite being bad played the heck out of it? LA Cops is a digital bargain game. Like all bargain bin games it is a blatant rip off of a much better game, in this case Hotline Miami. Like Hotline Miami it is a top down shooter where you progress through rooms and either sneak or shoot enemies into a bloody display of carnage.

    Hotline Miami has a unique artistic style. LA Cops has some cheap graphics that look like they used free 3D models they found on the Internet.

    Hotline Miami has precise controls to master. LA Cops has game breaking mechanics of alternating the lock on button and fire button to clear out a room.

    Hotline Miami has memorable mesmerizing music. LA Cops has repetitive music that sounds like it was rejected from a porno. You will turn off the music after 15 minutes.

    Hotline Miami has AI that you must outsmart. LA Cops enemies would make much more sense if they were really dumb sheep.

    Hotline Miami has varied environments to navigate through. LA Cops has a small amount of identical looking levels.

    Hotline Miami had masks to collect to change the gameplay style. LA Cops has stat bars to increase for hardly any change to the game.

    Hotline Miami has a fascinating story. LA Cops has cops like doughnuts jokes.

    I would be lying if I said I didn’t have fun while playing the game. It hits all the same notes as a terrible B movie at 2:00AM after drinking. If you like games that are so bad they are good, this might be the game for you.    … Expand
  2. Nel
    Dec 28, 2016
    6
    Great short game, can be really difficult if you amp up the difficulty. The game is similar to the miami games, but music isnt as epic. There is some leveling up, you do. Your partner is literally useless.
  3. DanielStoffberg
    Dec 5, 2016
    7
    Dont think you're getting a full cop game that is going to keep you busy for hours, think fun arcade cop shooter. I truly enjoyed this game, fun and quick to play, keeps you going at first and can get quite addictive. When the difficulty steps up it does get quite frustrating and after spending forever in certain stages the need to just give up does kick in.
  4. Leboyo56
    Nov 5, 2016
    7
    7/10 Needs more coffee and doughnuts imo.

    Overall a very fun game at first, then the difficulty ramps up pretty fast, so a bit of the fun is lost trying to understand how to fool the confusing AI into killing themselves basically, for lack of better words to put it. The last few missions and the bonus missions are pretty memorable imo. Also it's cool that almost no level really looks    7/10 Needs more coffee and doughnuts imo.

    Overall a very fun game at first, then the difficulty ramps up pretty fast, so a bit of the fun is lost trying to understand how to fool the confusing AI into killing themselves basically, for lack of better words to put it. The last few missions and the bonus missions are pretty memorable imo. Also it's cool that almost no level really looks the same.

    Last thing...it's $15 default price...DONT compare it to a full price $60 game. Compare it to its inspiration, Hotline Miami. It's an overall good, not great, but good clone. And it's fun most of the time.

    Final Verdict: 7/10    … Expand
  5. ThePS-Only
    Apr 8, 2016
    8
    Literally was One good game ! was smoother gameplay , graphics not good not bad
    This game really expensive was 14.99 The Amount for indie game and game not famous very expensive but if The prices don't care I suggested you certainly play this game .
  6. Nick_Mad
    Mar 25, 2018
    10
    Really This game is pretty awesome. I bought it on sale for 2$ and I think it worth it. Enjoy it a lot.
  7. budlightlime
    Jan 24, 2019
    6
    Fun and addictive over the top shooter. Three difficulties that have rather steep increases in difficulty which give the game plenty of replay value.

    Pros:

    Fun gameplay
    Smooth controls
    Artwork
    Cheap game

    Cons:

    No story
    short game
    mechanics are basic and can be repetitive
    clearly low budget
    hardest difficulty is brutal
  8. RetroRekin
    Jan 29, 2021
    6
    This is not bad. It's basically a Hotline Miami with police. The cut scene dialogue can be amusing. The auto-target is absolutely essential, without it manual targeting is horrendous. Also, you really have to have a couple of maxed out cops to complete the later levels. Short and sweet, but some targeting issues etc can be frustrating.

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  1. PSNStores
    May 8, 2015
    30
    LA Cops is a frustrating and unsatisfying game that is not worth a purchase for any person. On the one hand, the game is tedious and unforgiving and on the other hand if you take advantage of the dumb enemy AI, it is simple and easy. There is no middle ground where the game is somewhat challenging and enjoyable in any manner.
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  2. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Apr 27, 2015
    50
    If you’re fan of Hotline Miami, and are looking for something that puts a few twists on its gameplay, even if it doesn’t quite succeed, you may find LA Cops to be worth checking out on sale. But, if you are looking for a game that is polished, with a narrative to tie it together, than you should probably leave this one behind bars.
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  3. Push Square
    Apr 26, 2015
    40
    LA Cops has inoffensive intentions, but its execution is as flawed as its characters' fashion sense. The pleasant presentation represents the still-edible icing on this otherwise stale, circular snack – but glaring design issues have left us close to dialling 911.
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