RoboCop Unfinished Business Review Roundup—Satisfying Gunplay Marred By Shoddy NPCs

Expert Verified By

A Treat For RoboCop Fans, But With Some Bitter Aftertaste!

Story Highlight
  • RoboCop Unfinished Business’ reviews are finally coming out, hogging only an unexpected average of 67 critic scores.
  • The game also only sits at a 69 top critic average on OpenCritic, with reviewers highlighting fun gunplay held back by other elements.
  • The sequel focuses on the OmniTower, but bad animations and generic NPCs make it difficult to enjoy the more linear experience. 

Fun single-player shooters are always welcomed with open arms in the gaming scene, and RoboCop Unfinished Business is shaping up to be that next experience. The first game won over a lot of fans with gory, no-nonsense combat, so the sequel has had big shoes to fill.

The reviews for the sequel are finally coming out, which confirm some of the fans’ greatest fears. The game’s combat is a definite upgrade over the original, especially with the all-new cryo cannon, but it quickly devolves into a 10-hour monotonous corridor shooter.

Why it matters: After the success of the original RoboCop Rogue City entry, fans were expecting the team to elevate every aspect of the sequel. The gunplay is as satisfying as ever, but a lack of exploration and bad animations dampen the rest of the experience.

RoboCop Unfinished Business' Metacritic score is worse than the original game at the moment.
RoboCop Unfinished Business’ Metacritic score is worse than the original game at the moment.

The game currently only has an average of 67 critic scores on Metacritic, while it boasts 69 on OpenCritic. Here are some critical reviews from major media outlets:

  • Xbox Mag 8/10
  • Cultured Vultures 7/10
  • PlayStation Universe 7/10
  • PushSquare 6/10
  • IGN 6/10
  • Video Gamer 5/10

The new mini-sequel takes place in the infamous OmniTower, where RoboCop has to fight hordes of enemies with cutting-edge weapons on each floor. You also get to experience and play the slow, methodical flashbacks of RoboCop when he was just a normal police officer.

However, they don’t take much away from the action-oriented gameplay. The game’s constant barrage of gunfights does feel like a routine after a while, since there is not much exploration to lean back on this time around.

This standalone follow-up is disappointingly rough around the edges, and although its comically violent combat remains satisfying, it’s not varied enough to elevate the entire action-heavy campaign.

-Push Square

This flaw has been one of the biggest criticisms in reviews; paired with bad NPC acting and awkward facial animations, the mixed scores quickly become obvious. 

The sequel also does not shy away from showing gore and blood in any way.
The sequel also does not shy away from showing gore and blood in any way.

The drop in overall quality is a major concern for the new sequel. So, RoboCop Unfinished Business is a definite try for fans of the original game, as long as these mishaps can be ignored. The game is launching on 17 July 2025, for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5.

Do you think RoboCop Unfinished Business stands out as a worthy sequel, or have the reported shortcomings made it less interesting in your eyes? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, or join the discussion on the Tech4Gamers forum.

Was our article helpful? 👨‍💻

Thank you! Please share your positive feedback. 🔋

How could we improve this post? Please Help us. 😔

Gear Up For Latest News

Get exclusive gaming & tech news before it drops. Sign up today!

Join Our Community

Still having issues? Join the Tech4Gamers Forum for expert help and community support!

Latest News

Join Our Community

104,000FansLike
32,122FollowersFollow

Trending

Former Xbox Executive Calls The Company A “Clownshow” Under Asha Sharma

A former Xbox veteran has called the company's functioning under Asha Sharma a "clownshow", saying that she feels terrible for employees.

Nagoshi Studio Officially Dissolved After NetEase Funding Pullback

Japan's official gazette confirms Nagoshi Studio dissolved October 31, 2026, after reported NetEase funding cuts. Its revealed game Gang of Dragon remains unreleased.

Borderlands IP Sells 100 Million Copies As Gearbox Teases Work On Future Of The Franchise

Gearbox has confirmed that Borderlands has sold over 100 million copies as developers consider plans for the future of the franchise.

Gaming Industry Hit 11K Layoffs This Year So Far, Already More Than The Entire 2025

The gaming industry employees have had a terrible year with over 11K layoffs already, and there are still a couple of months to go.

Gears E-Day Hit $500M Budget Due To Coalition’s Unreal Engine Support, Says Ex-Xbox Manager

A former Xbox executive explains Gears of War:...