Nearly two years after Robocop: Rogue City successfully brought the iconic Robocop character back to the spotlight with a surprisingly high-quality action game, developer Teyon returns with an expansion pack that evolved into a short, standalone campaign — but one that’s still very enjoyable. It's worth noting that the price reflects the content: About half the cost of a typical full game.
Is that small package worth it? If you enjoyed the original game — and especially if you grew up with any version of Robocop — the answer is yes. Few things are more fun to simulate than a robot with a license to kill criminals by any means necessary: Throwing them against walls, into trash chutes, shredders, and more.
The story takes place after the events of Rogue City, but it’s not necessary to play it in order to understand or follow the plot. A mysterious attack has wiped out most of the officers at the station, and Robocop sets out to investigate. He finds himself in a massive apartment complex the size of a small Israeli city, with many rooms of different themes, controlled by a mercenary force. From here on — non-stop battles, dramatic revelations, and flashes from the past of Murphy and his partners, all voiced by Peter Weller, the original actor behind the role. There are even flashbacks where you step into the shoes of other characters. The game begins with the character already upgraded, with access to all abilities — from a personal shield, to slow-motion mode, to deadly punches. The system includes weapon and skill upgrades, though their impact is less dramatic this time around.
As mentioned, the game was originally built as an add-on, but expanded into a separate 8–9 hour journey. It’s not a complete overhaul — most of the assets are reused — but the plot itself is fairly engaging, especially as it reveals new characters from Murphy’s past before his transformation from human cop to cybernetic one. There are also side missions — not all of them great, but some are amusing with bizarre characters.
The combat is without a doubt the most fun part of the game. Weapons include the iconic Auto 9 alongside new tools — like a heavy machine gun and an ice cannon that can freeze groups of enemies. Each weapon is paired with impressively detailed visual effects. Among the enemies: Heavily armored mercenaries, suicide drones, and even android ninjas from Robocop 3.
Despite all these experiences, the game isn’t without its flaws: Broken lip-syncing, lighting issues, and physics bugs that send bodies flying through the air. The ending also feels too abrupt, with no New Game+ mode to let you replay with the abilities you’ve already earned, or the option to revisit previous stages.
In conclusion, Unfinished Business isn’t a revolution in the Robocop series — but it is more of something good, at a price that fits the package. The review copy was provided by Adli United, the official distributor of the game in Israel.