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Electrocop

Shooter Action Science fiction
2 user reviews
2 reviews
September 1, 1989
Released 13390 days ago
Atari Lynx PC (Microsoft Windows)

About

Electrocop is a third-person shooter game in which players starts off with a countdown clock of one hour to complete the task of rescuing the president's daughter. You have to make your way through different levels coming up against different foes. These foes are robots that go by, Walker, Python, Mine, Wall Cannon, Virus and Stringray. To get between each level you have to hack through different doors through a computer interface. While in this interface there are directories of Information where you can learn more about the robots, Programs that disable robots and help hack through codes. Games where you can pass the time by playing games of Meteors, Letter Puzzle and Out Break. Along with Med-pack which heals you and weapon repair to help repair your damaged weapons. There are also different weapons to choose from to help you out during the course of the game.

Atari was planning to release a different Electrocop game for the Atari 7800 console. The development was handled by outside contractors. While the game is said to have been finished, a prototype has yet to be found (as of September 2014). However, artwork that Amy Hennig did for the game has appeared on the internet.

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.

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Release Dates by Platform

Atari Lynx Worldwide
Sep 1, 1989
Atari Lynx Worldwide
Nov 25, 1989
Atari Lynx Worldwide
Dec 31, 1989
PC (Microsoft Windows) Worldwide
Nov 8, 2022

Game Info

Developer
Epyx
Publisher
Mumin Corporation, Atari Corporation
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person, Side view
Genres
Shooter
Themes
Action Science fiction

Languages

Text / Subtitles
English

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