![]() In that last bit I talked about how switching weapons can be irritating when surrounded, but in boss fights it adds both the challenge and the suspense, with each stage often dictated by a particular weapon mechanic to keep you on your toes. These big studies take up an entire level, but they are worth it. The highlight of the entire Fashion Police Squad experience, for me, is without a doubt the boss fights. It can be a bit overwhelming in those situations, but thankfully never enough for me to stop, though this is due in part to a very forgiving checkpoint system. This need to assess a threat before approaching it adds an element of thought that’s missing in many shooters, which is great, until you accidentally fall into a room with three different types of bad guys, forcing you to desperately jump from weapon to weapon switch in a frenzy as you try to figure out who to take down first. In Fashion Police Squad you have to change your tools quite often, with every fashion crime having a suitable solution. I’ve already mentioned the weapons, but it’s worth going back to as it’s one of the game’s biggest draws. Sergeant Des is a great protagonist, with plenty of great looks to change your loadout, but the rest of the supporting cast lacks a bit of his spunk – admittedly, he’s got buckets of spunk – making them kind of fade into the background, at least until the great evil is revealed and the bosses start to pick up the pace in terms of story. Like the level design, the characters in Fashion Police Squad are visually impressive, with a clear difference between the variety of enemies and NPCs, although they could use a bit more. ![]() resemblance to Golden Eye, but with an extra fabulous James Bond in the middle. From the Utopia-esque city you start out in, to the underground lairs and Bondi Beach tribute acts, there’s more level variety than you’d expect, though the combat shines brightest in the confined spaces like the subway sections, with a surprising twist. The level design is all over the top of today’s retro FPS titles, with every mission that piques your interest and with plenty of room to find secrets and stocks of health and armor. It’s surprisingly exciting and adds another dimension to the already enjoyable combat. There’s also the fashion belt, which doubles as a whip, allowing you to occasionally unleash your inner fashionista and take out multiple enemies in the span of thirty seconds. It’s always nice to see the results of your crime-fighting, but this added gimmick fits perfectly with the overall aesthetic of Mopeful Games’ title, adding that little something extra to the end of a level. There are plenty of ways Fashion Police Squad stands out from the FPS crowd, the most obvious being the post-mission fashion shows that allow the reformed criminals to hit the catwalk in their new clothes. ![]() You’re just running and shooting, and with the ease of movement and fast-paced shooting sections, it’s all the better for its clean approach. There’s no annoying fluff around the edges, you’re not forced to try the challenge levels, you can just play the game like you used to tackle a game, without having to worry about amiibo or multiplayer or anything like that. ![]() ![]() In terms of gameplay, Fashion Police Squad falls into the best category of old school, a linear story path with challenging options along the way. With your trusty weapons at hand, like the 2DYE-4 Elite, which shoots color at gray foes, or the Tailormade to stitch baggy loosers patrolling the streets, it’s not exactly dirty work, and you’ve got some have a great time. We’re talking flame-embroidered shirts, boring suits, and yes, the occasional flash. You are Sergeant Des of that police squad, but of course one with the difference that his only concern is fashion crime. The premise of Fashion Police Squad is self-explanatory. So let’s sound the fashion police alarm – I like to think it goes “yaaaaaaaaaaaas” – and get it started. I’m glad I didn’t either, because while I wasn’t quite sure what to expect with this game, I was happy to find a charming shooter, brimming with humor and plenty of tasty weapons to fire. I love a retro style FPS, something that takes you back to the glory days of Doom and Goldeneye, so when I was offered our Fashion Police Squad Switch review I couldn’t say no. ![]()
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