Crime City is a run-and-gun action game released for the Arcade by Taito in 1989. Serving as a spin-off to the hit driving game Chase H.Q., players take on the role of plainclothes police officers Tony Gibson and Raymond Brody as they set out on foot to dismantle a criminal syndicate. Navigating through six side-scrolling stages, the game mixes close-quarters brawling with intense shootouts, culminating in boss fights against gang leaders.
How to Play
Your objective is to fight your way through various city environments, defeating thugs and arresting the syndicate bosses at the end of each stage. Use the directional controls to move, crouch, and aim, while utilizing the action buttons to shoot, jump, and punch. As an arcade title, it maps well to standard keyboard controls: use the arrow keys for movement, and keys like Z, X, or Space for your actions. Pick up dropped weapons such as pistols, shotguns, and assault rifles to gain a firepower advantage.
Tips
- Watch for Bullets: While taking physical hits from enemies only drains a portion of your health bar, getting shot by an enemy bullet results in an instant loss of life. Always prioritize armed thugs.
- Conserve Ammunition: Your guns have limited ammo. Use punches and kicks on weaker, unarmed enemies to save your firepower for tougher encounters and bosses.
- Stay Mobile: Enemies will try to swarm you from both sides. Keep moving to avoid being surrounded, and utilize crouching or rolling to dodge incoming fire.
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