Shotgun Cop Man

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Release Date: May 1, 2025

An action platformer from the developer of My Friend Pedro. Shotgun Cop Man allows us to play as the titular cop who ventures into hell to arrest Satan. The protagonist can rely on the shotgun and the pistol. Each shot gives him momentum, throwing him in a specific direction.

8.1

OpenCritic

9.6

Steam

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Shotgun Cop Man is a crazy action platformer in which we play as the titular cop going to hell to arrest Satan himself. The game was developed by the independent studio DeadToast Entertainment, which also has the genre-related My Friend Pedro in its portfolio.

Gameplay

In Shotgun Cop Man we watch the action from the side.

Hellish journey

We explore hell in the game, jumping on platforms, avoiding abysses and other terrain obstacles, dodging traps, making use of trampolines or hooking a rope onto environmental elements and swinging in the air.

This is not the end, as our cop must also face hordes of enemies. The hero confronts both the ordinary inhabitants of the devilish domain and the powerful demons serving as bosses.

Using infernal guns

The protagonist makes use of firearms on the battlefield. Apart from the titular shotgun, there is also a pair of pistols on his forearm, which he can shoot independently in different directions.

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Before pulling the trigger, we must that each shot gives momentum to our character, throwing them in the opposite direction to the one we are aiming at. Although it can be a source of problems, and in extreme cases - accidental deaths, it can also be used to your advantage, for example by staying in the air or extending jumps.

Game modes

In addition to the story campaign, Shotgun Cop Man offers challenges such as eliminating enemies, completing the game within a certain time, or avoiding damage. Additionally, we have access to a level editor, which allows us to create our own locations and share them with the community.

Graphics

The graphic design of Shotgun Cop Man is maintained mostly in a simple, cartoonish style. Nonetheless, selected elements of it, such as the faces of Satan and the main character, feature a more detailed, caricatured form.

Platforms:

PC Windows

Nintendo Switch

Developer: DeadToast Entertainment

Publisher: Devolver Digital

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System Requirements

System Requirements for Shotgun Cop Man Video Game:

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
(60 fps, 1080p) Intel Core i5-2500K / AMD Athlon X4 860K, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 750 / Radeon R7 260X, 500 MB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.

Recommended System Requirements:
(120 fps, 1080p) Intel Core i5-10600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 8 GB GeForce GTX 1070 / Radeon RX 580, 500 MB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.

Ratings

Game Ratings for Shotgun Cop Man Video Game.

8.1

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 86% of Critics. There are 21 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

WayTooManyGames: 5 / 10 by Leonardo Faria

I guess that what made me feel so disappointed about Shotgun Cop Man was the fact that I had just played a vastly superior game with the same gimmick, but no control issues whatsoever. In Sacre Bleu, I could perform small jumps before blasting myself with the recoil of my bunderbluss. Combat was fun there. It wasn’t here. Shotgun Cop Man ended up being a torturous patience test, with a control scheme that just didn’t fit in with the level design, really poor presentation, and a level of difficulty that never felt like I was being tested; I felt I was being made fun of.

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Press Start: 7.5 / 10 by Brodie Gibbons

Like other precision platformers before it, Shotgun Cop Man takes a deliberate gameplay-first approach and trades even a fun story for a few gags and quips. Its unique approach to movement is enough of a hook to push you through the game’s many, many levels, however, I do think the game will live and die, and perhaps avoid premature damnation, on its custom levels.

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Impulsegamer: 4 / 5

A devilishly silly shooter that is the very definition of easy to pick up difficult to master.

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96%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Very Positive (226)

STEAM

Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

Engaging Gameplay: s appreciate the fun and addictive nature of the gameplay, particularly the unique mechanic of using guns for movement, which allows for a fast-paced and chaotic experience.
Visuals and Audio: The sleek minimalist 2D graphics and satisfying audio for weapon use received positive remarks, enhancing the overall experience.
Content Richness: The game features a substantial amount of content, including 153 handcrafted levels, 18 weapons, and 9 bosses, which many s found impressive for a $10 indie game.
Movement Mechanics: The game’s movement system is praised for being intuitive and enjoyable, allowing for creative navigation through levels.
Replayability: The inclusion of speedrun challenges and the potential for a level editor in the future adds to the game's longevity and replayability.

The main cons of the game

Difficulty Balance: Many players noted that the game is generally too easy, with most levels and bosses lacking significant challenge, aside from the final boss. The scoring and time challenges were also considered too lenient.
Monotonous Soundtrack: The music was criticized for being repetitive and not varied enough, leading to a lack of engagement over longer play sessions.
Lack of Story Depth: The narrative and humor were seen as minimal, with some s expressing disappointment in the lack of character development or engaging dialogue.
Technical Issues: Some players reported issues with controls, such as the absence of an instant restart feature and difficulty skipping dialogue.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to s

Increased Difficulty Options: s expressed a desire for additional difficulty settings, such as a hard mode where players die in one hit.
More Challenging Level Design: Some players felt that while the mechanics were solid, the levels could benefit from more demanding challenges that require mastery of the game's mechanics.
Expanded Story and Humor: There were requests for a more engaging narrative with additional jokes or character interactions to enhance the overall experience.
Leaderboards: A leaderboard feature for competitive scoring and speedrunning was suggested to increase replay value and community engagement.

Summary

Overall, "Shotgun Cop Man" is celebrated for its fun gameplay and unique mechanics, but it faces criticism for its ease, repetitive audio, and lack of depth in story and challenge.

Summary generated on: May 26, 2025

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