Electrocop

About

Electrocop is a 1989 third person shooter where you play a robot racing against time to rescue the president’s daughter. Navigate through levels filled with robotic enemies, Walkers, Pythons, Wall Cannons, and more, while managing a one hour countdown. Between stages, hack doors using a computer interface that offers strategy guides, mini games, and upgrades to boost your chances of survival. The game leans into its 80s roots with a mix of combat and resource management, letting you repair weapons, collect med packs, and learn enemy weaknesses through on screen data files. What sets it apart is the retro tech interface, which doubles as a break from action with puzzle games and trivia. Though its graphics feel dated by today’s standards, it’s a relic of early 90s design ambition. Fun fact: A planned Atari 7800 version never saw release, though concept art by Amy Hennig (future Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic designer) surfaced online. The game’s cult status grows from its quirky blend of action and its unfinished legacy.

Storyline

Set on a futuristic interpretation of Washington, D.C. in the year 2069, players assume the role of the titular robot created by MegaCorp who must infiltrate into the Steel Complex fortress in an attempt of rescuing the President of the United States' first daughter under a time limit from The Criminal Brain, who kidnapped her for a ransom and threats to kill her if his demand is not met.