Features
Based on the 1987 film, following RoboCop’s mission to take down Detroit’s criminal underworld
Run‑and‑gun gameplay, combining melee attacks and firearm combat across side‑scrolling stages
Punch and shoot mechanics, mapped to the NES controller’s two buttons for simple, responsive action
Maze‑like level design, requiring exploration, room‑to‑room navigation, and discovery of hidden paths
Breakable walls, revealed by RoboCop’s built‑in sensor alert system, adding light puzzle elements
Original NES‑specific design, not a direct port of the arcade or computer versions
Single‑player campaign, featuring multiple enemy types, bosses, and mission objectives
Product Description
RoboCop for the NES is a 1989 run‑and‑gun action game developed by Data East and SAS Sakata, based on the hit 1987 film RoboCop. Released after the success of Data East’s 1988 arcade version, the NES adaptation delivers a unique side‑scrolling experience built specifically for the console. You play as Alex Murphy, now the cybernetic law‑enforcement officer RoboCop, battling criminals, cyborgs, and hidden threats across Detroit.
Specs
General
| Brand Name | Data East |
|---|---|
| GameStop Exclusive | false |
Gameplay
| Number of Players | 1 |
|---|---|
| Online Multiplayer | false |
| Number of Online Players | N/A |
| Co-op Mode | false |
| Perspective | Side-Scroller |
| Genre | Action |
Fandom
| Publisher Name | Data East |
|---|---|
| Developer Name | SAS Sakata |