Crime City (World)

Step into the gritty world of Crime City, a fast-paced platform shooter from Taito released in 1989. As either Tony Gibson or Raymond Brody, two cops battling rampant criminal activity, players navigate six distinct stages—from prison breaks to bank robberies and ultimately, a daring kidnapping plot targeting the city’s mayor. Each level presents escalating challenges as you advance through environments filled with dangerous enemies and interactive objects like barrels and hanging lights that can be used against your foes. The gameplay blends precise platforming with intense shooting action. Starting with only a pistol, players collect ammunition for additional weapons including machine guns, armor-piercing rounds, and a three-way gun. When ammo runs low, physical attacks such as punches and somersaults become necessary to survive. Successfully confronting and arresting the boss character at the end of each stage is crucial to progressing through the game's narrative. Crime City draws inspiration from titles like Rolling Thunder, incorporating elements of that classic’s gameplay while also featuring familiar vehicles from Taito’s earlier racing title, Chase H.Q. – a nod to shared characters and thematic connections within the developer’s crime-themed universe. Two players can team up for cooperative action as they strive to bring order back to this chaotic city.