RoboCop 3

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RoboCop 3 splits its action between a run-and-gun stage and side-scrolling platforming. The opening level tasks you with mowing down waves of punks in a top-down shooter before switching to 2D levels where you jump, shoot, and dodge through Splatterpunk-infested zones. Weapon upgrades let you start with basic fire, then unlock rapid shot and three-way spread, while limited-use flamethrowers and missiles add tactical choices. A jetpack section lets you glide through level three only to trek back on foot in level four. Standout touches include the repair system, letting you restore RoboCop's limbs between stages using collected tokens. Bosses range from a tank to the clunky ED-209, offering varied challenges. Released in 1992 for 8-bit systems, it packs surprising depth for its era, balancing arcade action with strategic resource management.