We frequently marvel if the minds behind the unique DOOM knew what the sport they have been creating would result in. It is one of the iconic video games ever, however 30 years later we’re swapping out demons for a scarier risk… dangerous trend sense. Vogue Police Squad takes the traditional “boomer shooter” components and splices it with a ton of persona to make an endearing new entry within the style.
You assume the function of Sergeant Des of the Vogue Police Squad, an elite operation targeted on tackling crimes similar to socks with sandals, or drab, unappealing enterprise fits. Over the four-hour marketing campaign, you may be chasing down a result in unravel the style crime wave that is been plaguing the town. As you may count on, the sport does not take itself too significantly. All of the references and visible gags are well-placed all through the journey with out relying solely on that kind of humour.
The gameplay follows the traditional FPS components seen in video games like Wolfenstein 3D. You battle by way of 13 levels blasting at your enemies, whereas additionally searching for pickups and secrets and techniques — represented by posters of Des in numerous garish outfits. Nonetheless, particular enemy sorts can solely be broken by explicit weapons. Whereas this would not be as a lot of an issue on PC the place you may have hotkeys for quick switching, it is a bit dodgy in terms of a controller — though it really works in idea as a part of the style idea. It does, nevertheless, have fascinating mechanics to utilise, such because the water gun’s slide mechanic and your trusty belt whip doubling as a extremely satisfying grappling hook.
Vogue Police Squad is not at all excellent, however due to its robust persona and nice concepts, it is price a blast for any fan of the retro FPS style. We’re very excited to see what this crew makes subsequent.
