Dynamite Cop | May 27, 1999

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Dynamite Cop, known in Japan as Dynamite Deka 2, is a 1998 beat 'em up video game published by Sega. It was initially released in arcades on Sega Model 2 hardware and is the sequel to the 1996 game Dynamite Deka, which was released outside Japan as Die Hard Arcade. The game was ported to the Dreamcast and released internationally in 1999, this time without the Die Hard license. A second sequel, Asian Dynamite, was released exclusively in arcades.

Gameplay

Dynamite Cop is a 3D beat 'em up for up to two players. Players can choose to play as Bruno Delinger, Jean Ivy, or Eddie Brown, fighting through levels on a cruise ship and a deserted island to rescue the President's daughter from a band of modern-day pirates led by Wolf "White Fang" Hongo, the main antagonist from the first game. The Dreamcast version includes a bonus game, Tranquilizer Gun, which can be played an unlimited number of times after clearing all missions.

Appearances in Other Games

The main character, Delinger, makes a cameo appearance in The House of the Dead 2 as a playable character via a special item obtainable in the original mode. Bruno Delinger also appears in Project X Zone as a solo unit character. Additionally, a chicken leg from Golden Axe makes a cameo in the island stage.

Reception

The Dreamcast version received "mixed" reviews according to GameRankings. In Japan, Famitsu scored it 30 out of 40, while Game Machine listed the arcade version as the fourth most successful arcade game of August 1998.

Some reviews criticized the game's short length. Scary Larry from GamePro noted that the action ends abruptly and that even average players can complete it in less than an hour. The game relies on gimmicky diversions to extend its playtime, making it ideal for a weekend rental.

Aggregate Scores

  • GameRankings: 58%
  • Famitsu: 30/40
  • Game Informer: 7/10
  • GameSpot: 6.1/10
  • IGN: 4.1/10

Overall, Dynamite Cop offers an entertaining experience, though its brevity and reliance on gimmicks may affect its longevity.



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