RoboCop 2 is a side-scrolling action-platformer released for the NES in 1991, based on the iconic sci-fi movie sequel. You step into the heavy metal boots of Officer Alex Murphy, tasked with cleaning up the crime-ridden streets of OCP’s Detroit. Players must navigate treacherous levels, blast through criminal syndicates, and secure Nuke contraband, all while dealing with momentum-based movement that gives the cyborg a distinctively weighty feel.
How to Play
The objective is to reach the end of each stage while neutralising enemies and collecting Nuke canisters. Failing to meet the quota for arresting suspects or gathering contraband forces you into a challenging target practice minigame to stay on the force. Use the D-pad to move, aim, and crouch. Press A to jump and B to fire your weapon. You can jump further by holding Up on the D-pad while pressing A. On a modern keyboard, these are mapped to the arrow keys, with Z for A and X for B.
Tips
- Mastering RoboCop’s momentum is the key to surviving the game’s punishing platforming sections; he takes a moment to stop moving after you release the D-pad.
- In levels with slick surfaces, try to stick to short, controlled hops rather than long leaps to avoid sliding off ledges.
- Don’t rush through the stagesโtake your time to collect enough Nuke to avoid the difficult shooting gallery penalties.
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