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Crime City
Crime CitySide‑scrolling beat‑em‑up shooter starring gritty police heroes.
Gang Wars
Gang WarsSide‑by‑side beat ’em up action with guns and customizable stats
Overview
Description

Crime City puts you in the shoes of policemen Tony Gibson and Raymond Broady as they battle through multi‑scrolling streets filled with armed foes. The game blends classic beat‑em‑up action with shooter mechanics, letting you fire a variety of weapons while punching and kicking enemies. Collect power‑ups for stronger guns, extra ammo, and health drinks to survive the relentless waves and face challenging end‑level bosses. Its fast‑paced arcade style delivers nostalgic fun for fans of retro action titles.

Gang Wars pits two martial artists, Mike and Jackie, against the ruthless Jaguar gang across gritty New York locales like Chinatown and Manhattan. Players battle through streets using punches, kicks, jumps, and a range of weapons including an assault rifle and flamethrower, while customizing Power, Speed, and Guard stats to suit their play style. The game supports solo play or cooperative two‑player action, featuring cut‑scenes, light blood, and a classic arcade feel reminiscent of Double Dragon but with its own unique firearm mechanics.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Action & Shooter
Fighting Games
Best for
Retro arcade enthusiasts
Fans of retro beat‑em‑up co‑op games
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99
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release date
1989-12-31
1989-07-01
Specifications
developer
Taito
Alpha Denshi
publisher
Taito
SNK
multiplayer
Single player
Single player, Co-operative
critic score
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64/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Fast‑paced, satisfying combat.
  • Varied weapon and power‑up system.
  • Challenging boss encounters.
  • Authentic retro graphics and sound.
  • Two distinct playable characters
  • Customizable combat stats
  • Inclusion of firearms adds variety
  • Co‑op mode enhances replayability
Cons
  • Limited to single‑player despite co‑op option.
  • Simple AI can become predictable.
  • No modern quality‑of‑life features like save states.
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • Limited to a single platform (PS3)
  • Story is relatively simple
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