They're all fun to use, and you'll eventually figure out which combination works best for you. The game uses an auto-targetting system which makes the combat much more enjoyable considering the frenzy that can ensue when you encounter a large number of enemies at once, which is common.
It's very easy to jump right in and you'll be running and swerving around, annihilating gangsters in no time. It's not uncommon for action games of this era to feel dated or awkward but Future Cop really doesn't to me, it's just fun.
Probably the biggest issue that the game has is with the platforming. It's okay once you get used to it, but that takes a bit of adjustment. They occasionally like to throw in narrow walkways or treacherous jumps - chances are your number once source of deaths will be from platforming fails. One thing that I realized later on that I wish I had known from the beginning is that you can hold down the interact button Numpad 8 or LB and you'll walk more slowly which can help a lot with these sections; but perhaps even more importantly, it will actually stop you from moving forward when you hit the edge of whatever you're standing on, which can literally be a lifesaver.
I wouldn't say the platforming is bad, but it is a potential source of frustration, until you have a bit more practice at least. The sound and voice acting are excellent. The actors are extremely hammy but that fits perfectly with the tone they're going for. The radio operator checks in regularly with you to keep you on track with what you should be doing and to occasionally crack jokes - it would be easy for this type of character to get annoying but they don't here, which is probably a testament both to the writing and the voice acting.
Various screams, explosions, and other sound effects are very good as well. As an interesting side note, Rob Hubbard was the audio technical director for the game. If you're at all familiar with the C64 - and I certainly hope you are given my continuing dedication to that fine machine - that's a name you're likely to know well.
The graphics have taken a bit of a beating over time, but they're not bad. At this point I would say that they're functional. You shouldn't ever be confused by what you're looking at, but a lot of the textures are on the bland side and poly counts on models are of course fairly low. Future Cop features two types of gameplay. These missions generally involve taking out a number of turrets, tanks, and infantry with your ultimate goal being to neutralize a crimelord read: blow into tiny bits.
You'll be guided through each level by your partner She'll tell you when the air units are overhead, she'll let you know when the gates that block the enemy tanks are opening, she'll give you a shout out when the odds are against you Multiple camera angles allow you to control the action from a variety of different views.
It's handy to keep zoomed out when battling multiple flying targets, but when you're surrounded by infantry the close-up view gives you the perfect angle to turn hoodlums into a bloody pulp.
With only eight single player missions, you might think that Future Cop would be over fairly quickly. However, the levels themselves are huge and as you get further in the game the difficulty level increases at an exponential rate.
It will take a while to finish the single player game and, even after you have finished it, the multiplay base defense mode should keep you busy for quite a while. Future Cop also includes a multiplayer mode where you'll defend your base against a rival Sky Captain.
The more enemy troops and cannons you destroy, the more points you get. The more points you get, the more tanks and planes you can build. Get it? For ground troops, you'll want to use your basic guns.
This takes them out quickly and this is the ammunition you start with the most of. For armored turrets and other fixed baddies, your heavy missiles and lasers are a better option. You start with a good helping of these, but if you overuse them, you'll run out too soon. For out of reach targets, your special weapons are the best. Again with this weapon, fire sparingly. You also must figure out where to go next.
Some zones are tricky and your mission is stated in general terms. If you get lost, you have a radar with a green mark to show you which direction to go next. It also has yellow dots for refuel stations and red dots for the bad guys. As with most games of this nature, if something looks strange, there is probably more to it than meets the eye. Make sure you exhaust all of your possible actions.
If that doesn't work, look around. Sometimes things change slightly in the areas where you've been to open up a new path. One annoying thing about the game is that if you have a hard time at the end of a zone you are going to have to repeat the whole thing again and again. This makes the game take a little longer to play through and it gets really repetitive.
I'd rather see new stuff more quickly, so I would rather have it save my progress after each section of the zone. The game has an opening sequence that includes an explanation of the situation by a dispatcher with a pleasant voice.
She's generally helpful throughout the game and will give you specific tips on how to solve some of the puzzles. She also makes it clear in the first zone, she needs a date for the policeman's ball -- so she has a vested interest in your health! My apologies to you female gamers, the assumption is that only men will be playing this game. It might be nice if you could tell the game your gender. The realism of the game has a few weak spots. While the X-1 Alpha can strafe walk sideways whenever you want, it doesn't look very realistic.
There is a lot of planted foot sliding going on. Also the jump ability can get very tiring as it doesn't transition well from walking or running to jumping and back. Finally, when you walk by things, your X-1 Alpha can stick to them, sometimes when it looks clearly as if you didn't even touch it.
The controls are complex but after a few games, they seem intuitive. You have buttons for strafing left or right, selecting targets, firing each of your three weapons, and for other actions like calling elevators. Also, if you press L1 and R1 at the same time you convert between hovercraft and walking robot. The music is upbeat and helps you stay in the mood to conquer. Some of the levels sound more haunting, so if you're not into evil, you'll want to adjust the sound.
The options allow you to turn down the music and turn up the voices. I found this to be helpful as I wanted to hear what the dispatcher was saying clearly without her being drowned out by the tunes and destruction sound effects. In Precinct Assault mode, you can either play by yourself or with a friend. It is a lot different from the Crime War mode. In it you start off with 10 points to spend and so does your opponent. You gain more points as you destroy units controlled by your opponent.
You can buy basic units or buy an outpost or buy big Dreadnot units. You can run around the field and claim turrets or take on enemy units yourself.
The artificial intelligence increases after every victory. This mode is very addictive. The graphics of the land and units are highly detailed and would look better on a larger television.
It's a multi-tiered game where you can climb on top of buildings or walls or slip under tunnels or walkways. There can be a ton of action on the screen but it is still not too hard to keep track of what's going on. The small red line connecting you to the target you are locked onto is very cool. This is definitely a game worth renting and probably more than once.
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