Crime Patrol

About

Crime Patrol is a top-down shooter with point-and-click mechanics that tasks you with climbing the ranks from rookie cop to elite Delta Force. Each mission pairs you with a new partner as you tackle escalating threats from petty thieves to terrorists. Gameplay revolves around quick reflexes and strategic aiming, whether blasting gangsters in a warehouse or diffusing bombs in a timed shootout. The structure leans into arcade simplicity, with straightforward objectives and a focus on raw action over complex systems. What sets it apart is its career progression and variety of partnerships, which add a layer of narrative to the repetitive firefights. Released in 1993, it ran on everything from arcades to CD-i, proof of its adaptable design. While the formula isn’t impressive, fans of retro shooters appreciate its no-frills approach and the chance to relive 90s law enforcement fantasies without pretension. The sheer number of ports also makes it a curiosity for collectors tracking obscure platform releases.