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Crime City
Crime CitySide‑scrolling beat‑em‑up shooter starring gritty police heroes.
Renegade
RenegadeClassic side‑scroll beat ’em up where a lone vigilante rescues his girlfriend
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.

Renegade puts you in the shoes of a street‑wise vigilante battling gangs across four distinct urban stages, from a subway platform to a mobster’s hideout. The game features fixed two‑screen arenas, a simple three‑button control scheme, and a cycle of increasing difficulty after each rescue. Originally released in 1987 by Technos Japan, the title has been ported to modern consoles, bringing retro hack‑and‑slash action to the Nintendo Switch.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Action & Shooter
Hack & Slash
Best for
Retro arcade enthusiasts
Retro arcade beat‑em‑up fans
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99
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release date
1989-12-31
1987-12-31
Specifications
developer
Taito
Technos Japan
publisher
Taito
Arc System Works, Taito, Aksys Games
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
age rating
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ESRB E10+, PEGI 7
critic score
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39/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Fast‑paced, satisfying combat.
  • Varied weapon and power‑up system.
  • Challenging boss encounters.
  • Authentic retro graphics and sound.
  • Authentic retro beat‑em‑up feel
  • Simple yet deep combat system
  • Varied enemy and boss designs
  • Easy to pick up for newcomers
Cons
  • Limited to single‑player despite co‑op option.
  • Simple AI can become predictable.
  • No modern quality‑of‑life features like save states.
  • Limited scrolling reduces level variety
  • One‑player only, no co‑op
  • Low critical score reflects dated graphics
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