Future Publishing


Robocop 2

Publisher: Ocean
Machine: Game Boy

 
Published in Ace #055: April 1992

Robocop 2

Hmm. A bit of an oddity this one. While the graphics are bigger and chunkier than before and the storyline follows the second movie as opposed to the first, you can't help but feel that you really have seen this all before.

The main problem lies with the best that Robocop 2 won't scroll backwards. This makes the supposed exploration of the various factories and warehouses in the game a bit farcical, since Robo can only explore the location which he comes to next.

Learning the pattern of hostages to be rescued, nuke to be destroyed and criminals to book will help, but it hardly solves the problem.

Still, it looks great and the sound effects and music are excellent. And, let's face it, if you're going to get yourself a shoot-'em-up as a New Year treat, it's best to stick with the name you know.