Undercover Cops

About

Undercover Cops is a side-scrolling beat 'em up from 1992 where players take on the role of one of three undercover officers battling through hordes of criminals in a dystopian New York. The game emphasizes fast-paced combat with a focus on using environmental objects as weapons. Players can swing fish, throw cars, and wield construction debris to clear streets and progress through levels. The story follows a small squad of cops fighting to dismantle a criminal empire led by Dr. Clayborn. The game supports single-player and co-op modes, allowing up to two players to team up. Originally released for arcades and later ported to SNES and Super Famicom, it offers straightforward action with a retro aesthetic. The game's standout feature is its emphasis on creative combat. Nearly any object in the environment can be picked up and used, adding a layer of variety to the gameplay. While the plot is simple and the visuals reflect early '90s arcade design, the focus on co-op play and weapon diversity has kept it memorable among fans of the genre. Players looking for quick, chaotic brawls will find it here.

Storyline

Dr. Clayborn and his henchmen have taken control of the city and Commissioner Gordon (no, Batman is not in the game) made one last plea for help and called three of New York's Finest undercover cops : Bubba, an ex-professional football player; Flame, a former Miss America; and Claude, a retired philosophy teacher. They must fight every lackey and vanquish Dr. Clayborn in order to restore law and order to the city. Very fun beat-em-up where almost anything can be used as a weapon; fish, rocks, i-beams, cars, etc