‘Handcop’ lets you clean up the streets as a disembodied hand

An upcoming indie game, Handcop, has caught the attention of many online communities with its unusual premise – an FPS where you play as a disembodied hand.

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Roaming the streets as protagonist Michael McWrist, Handcop players will be treated to a game that not only makes them laugh, but is a serious first-person shooter – as developer Jeff Ramos was keen to point out.

What do you call this camera? Is it first person? Third person? Over the knuckle? I don't know 🤷‍♂️#screenshotsaturday #gamedev #game #indiedev #madewithunity #unity3d #handcop #retro #retrogame #gaming #outrun pic.twitter.com/qo0YNTt8vZ

— Jeff Ramos Michael McWrist 💙 (@jeffaramos) July 10, 2021

In an interview with IGN, the Brazilian developer explained that although Handcop is an amusing premise, the game will have finely-tuned action and shooting mechanics. “Different from most comedy games, the shooting is for real here,” Ramos explains in the interview. “It is very satisfying and the headshots are superb.”

Don't mess with him!