Crime Boss: Rockay City is an action-adventure first-person shooter developed by INGAME STUDIOS and published by 505 Games. Released in March 2023, it is set in a fictionalized version of Florida infested with crime in the 1990s, specifically in a city called Rockay City. The game combines elements of action, strategy, and shooter games with a heavy focus on crime syndicates, robberies, and gang warfare.
The game takes place in Rockay City, a vibrant urban area filled with criminal activity. In the world of Crime Boss, the player takes on the role of Travis Baker, a new crime boss who seeks to build his criminal empire in a city controlled by rival gangs. The story revolves around eliminating these rival factions, pulling off robberies, and establishing dominance over the city's criminal underworld.
The 1990s-inspired setting is reflected in the game's graphics, music, and overall aesthetics, giving players a nostalgic yet fresh look at the era of crime dramas and gangster movies. Think of it as a love letter to the likes of Grand Theft Auto, Scarface, and the gritty crime thrillers of the 90s, with a particular focus on mafia-style operations.
The core gameplay of Crime Boss: Rockay City involves building and managing a criminal empire. The player must navigate the dangerous streets of Rockay City, organizing and executing heists, eliminating rival gangs, and recruiting new members for their team. There is also a strategic element, as players need to manage resources, form alliances, and take over key businesses to expand their influence.
Players must plan and execute high-stakes heists, which can range from bank robberies to smuggling operations. These missions are designed to be intense, with action-packed shooting and an emphasis on careful planning.
Rockay City is an open world environment, filled with various locations such as nightclubs, shopping malls, factories, and docks. Players can explore these areas, engage in side activities, and interact with non-playable characters to gain intelligence or supplies.
The game’s combat is a mix of first-person shooting and tactical decision-making. Players can use a variety of weapons, such as pistols, shotguns, and assault rifles, while working with their gang members to take down enemies. Cover systems and strategy play a major role in the shootings.
Visually, Crime Boss: Rockay City has a strong 90s crime drama vibe, with neon lights, flashy cars, and rough urban environments. The city itself is designed to evoke the feel of cities like Miami, with its sunny beaches, bustling streets, and dilapidated back alleys. The game's aesthetics also incorporate elements of gangster movies, with a darker tone and stylized action sequences that bring the criminal underworld to life.
Crime Boss: Rockay City also features a multiplayer mode, where players can team up to pull off heists, compete for territory, and eliminate rivals. The multiplayer elements provide opportunities for co-op missions, where players can plan and execute heists together, or player versus player combat, where different factions can engage in territorial wars.
