Preview by Benjamin Sones. "Role-playing elements abound, although they have been streamlined to fit the action-based style of the game."

Rated 93% by Uberdroog. "If you're a fan of 3D action games, and especially if you're a fan of Gangland-Era America, get this game."

Rated 6/10 by Dale Weir. "Graphically, the game goes beyond what everyone thought was possible with the Quake 2 engine."

Rated 7.3/10. "There is fun to be had here, and the game offers a more than acceptable amount of intense gunplay"

Provides a review with screenshots by Kyle "GrdLock" Maulden and system requirements. "This new, more realistic style of game will most likely become very popular, and I'm sure everyone who plays this game will completely love it!" [92.5%]

Rated 8.3/10 by Jay Boor. "To put it bluntly, if you take this game at face value, for blood and action, you'll love Kingpin: Life of Crime."

Preview by Amer Ajami. "Kingpin pushes id Software's admittedly aging technology to new limits."

Rated 4/5 by Justin Mills. "With a little more work, Kingpin could have been a five-star title."

Offers a preview by Chris Harding with screenshots, system requirements, and cheats. "Kingpin will disturb you, of that fact I have no doubt."