Psycho Patrol R

Last updated: 2025-03-25
  • Fun, creative, and engaging open-world experience.
  • Enjoyable, customizable mech combat.
  • Improved over 'Cruelty Squad'.
  • Unforgiving difficulty, frequent instant deaths.
  • Lacks clear direction and objectives.
  • Fragile player, clunky mech controls.
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Reviews
(sample size)
424
Helpful reviews
36%
Unhelpful reviews
64%
Protest reviews
0%
Positive points
209
Negative points
271
Gameplay points
61
Perf. points
7
Rec. points
116
Misc points
31
PointDescriptionImportance
Fun, creative, and engaging experienceThe game offers a compelling and creative experience with fun gameplay, interesting concepts, and a cool atmosphere. Players find the game enjoyable and engaging, with potential for growth and depth as they dedicate time to it. Many reviewers express excitement for the game's future development.68%
Improved over 'Cruelty Squad'The game improves upon elements of 'Cruelty Squad,' offering more tactical gameplay, a coherent visual style, and a stronger narrative focus. While drawing comparisons, it distinguishes itself with unique features and a more manageable difficulty curve. Many reviewers highlight that it iterates on the previous title without feeling like a simple copy.34%
Enjoyable and customizable mech combatThe mech combat is a highlight, with players enjoying the fast movement, destructive power, and customization options. Piloting the mechs feels awesome, and upgrading them adds to the enjoyment. Reviewers specifically mention enjoying the ability to acquire and use enemy mech weaponry.22%
Fantastic and humorous dialogueThe game features fantastic and funny dialogue, with surrealist and well-written interactions between NPCs. The writing is often described as amazing and hysterical, adding to the overall enjoyment of the game.12%
Appealing and consistent art styleThe game features an appealing and consistent art style, complemented by improved audiovisual presentation. Distinct NPC designs and varied music contribute to a more immersive and engaging experience. The game retains the dark humor and themes of its predecessor but in a more modern setting.10%
Dark and satirical interactionsThe game allows for dark and satirical interactions, such as shooting characters after insults and cyberbullying NPCs. It contains dark, razor-sharp criticism and mockery of society and culture. This point may be controversial, but it is a notable feature of the game.7%
Appeals to Armored Core fansThe game is enjoyable for players who liked the first generation of Armored Core games. It feels like a combination of a first-generation Armored Core game and an immersive sim.5%
Absurd character transformationsThe game features absurd transformations, such as characters turning into tanks. This mechanic adds to the game's unique and often bizarre gameplay experiences.4%