
Crime Boss: Rockay City
Release Date: March 28, 2023
Action, FPP, gangster, FPS, co-op, shooters, PS Plus Premium, PS Plus Extra, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
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Crime Boss: Rockay City is a first-person action game with the theme of a power struggle in the titular Rockay City. The production features a cast of action movie stars such as Michael Madsen and Chuck Norris.
Crime Boss: Rockay City is a first-person action game developed by Ingame Studios. The title was published by 505 Games.
Plot
Crime Boss takes us to the city of Rockay City. The city is heavily influenced by gangs. The action begins when the king of the metropolis dies. As a result, a power struggle begins, which the sheriff is trying to prevent.
We play the role of aspiring criminal Travis Baker, who is trying to become the king of Rockay City. He joins the gang war.
Cast
Crime Boss: Rockay City features a cast of stars from the thriller cinema of the last century. The role of protagonist Travis Baker is played by Michael Madsen. Gang bosses are played by Danny Trejo and Vanilla Ice, and the sheriff is portrayed by none other than Chuck Norris.
Mechanics
In Crime Boss: Rockay City the gameplay is based on gaining influence in the title city. Thus, our tasks include taking over territories from enemy gangs and organizing raids on subsequent locations to steal as many valuables as possible. We can perform missions silently, sneaking between guards, or simply eliminating them.
Game modes
Crime Boss: Rockay City lets you play single player and co-op with up to three other players.
Videos and Screens
[0:53] Crime Boss: Rockay City - Cracker Character Release Trailer
[1:03] Crime Boss: Rockay City Rockay Rumble Update Launch Trailer
The main pros of the game
- Improved Mechanics: Many users feel that the game improves on mechanics found in "Payday 2," such as more effective AI teammates, enjoyable stealth missions, and a more engaging heisting formula.
- Fun Gameplay Loop: The roguelike mode and single-player campaign offer a variety of activities, including turf wars and resource management, which add depth to the gameplay.
- Cheesy Humor: The game embraces a comedic tone reminiscent of 90s action movies, which some players find entertaining.
- Replayability: Despite some complaints about repetition, many players enjoy the replayability of the heists and the overall fun factor of the game.
- Visuals and Sound Design: The gunplay and sound design are praised, with many players enjoying the feel and aesthetics of the weapons.
The main cons of the game
- Bugs and Technical Issues: Numerous players report significant bugs, including AI glitches, mission-breaking errors, and performance issues (e.g., "Out Of Video Memory" errors).
- Repetitive Gameplay: Some users find the missions become tedious over time, lacking variety and depth in the campaign.
- Poorly Designed Progression System: Many reviews criticize the presence of "surprise mechanics" for unlocking content, which feels like a grind to some players.
- Lack of Depth in Story and Characters: The narrative and character development are seen as shallow, with players expressing disappointment in the writing and lack of engaging storylines.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- Better Multiplayer Integration: Users feel that the multiplayer mode feels tacked on and is not well integrated with the roguelike campaign.
- Manual Save Options: The absence of manual saves in the roguelike mode is a common complaint, as it leads to frustrating restarts.
- More Variety in Heists and Missions: While some heists are enjoyable, players desire more unique and varied missions to prevent repetitiveness.
- Improved AI Behavior: Although the AI is better than in some previous games, players still want smarter and more reliable AI teammates.
- Optimized Performance: Many players express a desire for better optimization to improve performance on various systems, particularly for Windows users.
Summary generated on:
GAMERS Score
Average score from 43 votes. 38 players anticipated the game.
Crime Boss: Rockay City Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows March 28, 2023
PlayStation 5 June 15, 2023
Xbox Series X/S June 15, 2023
Developer: Ingame Studios
Publisher: 505 Games
Age restrictions: 18+
Crime Boss: Rockay City System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 3.2 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 1650 / Radeon RX 570 or better, 90 GB HDD, Windows 10
Recommended: Intel Core i5-10600K 4.1 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT 3.8 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 8 GB GeForce GTX 1070 / Radeon RX Vega 56 or better, 90 GB HDD, Windows 10

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