Crime Crackers

About

Crime Crackers is a 1994 first-person shooter where you lead a ragtag space squad called the Pink Dolphin team. You blast through stages in real time but must toggle into attack mode to aim with a cursor, sacrificing forward movement for left-right strafing. Blocking enemy fire and picking up power-ups help survive waves of alien goons. Each level ends with a boss battle, and brief cutscenes with snappy dialogue keep the sci-fi plot moving between missions. The game stands out for its quirky charm and unconventional controls. The six-member team has distinct personalities but shares the same basic moveset, letting you swap between them for varied weapon options. With 11 levels across PlayStation 3, original PlayStation, and PSP, it’s a retro shooter that leans into its dated but punchy action. Community reviews note its fast-paced combat and campy space-western vibe, though limited movement can feel restrictive by modern standards.

Storyline

There are many stars out there in the vastness of space...and where there are stars, there are also crooks who make a living in outer space! These worthless no-goods steal and plunder and cause trouble whenever it is possible. However, where there are crooks, there are also police. In an effort to stop intergalactic crime, the "Galaxy Police" were born and they are also known as GG, or the Galaxy Guard. While the GG is somewhat successful in their efforts to prevent criminals from plundering the valuable resources of the universe, some jobs are just too big for them to handle. Here's where you come in; you control the team of wacky heroes who take care of the jobs that even the GG can't deal with. Flying through the Milky Way in a Pink Dolphin space craft and donning the title of Crime Crackers, you control the Pink Dolphin team, which has six members in it.