Narc (1988)

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Summary

Narc (1988)

Narc is a 1988 arcade game developed by Williams Electronics. It is a side-scrolling beat-em-up in which the player takes control of either Eddie or Max, two undercover police officers who must infiltrate the Mr. Big Corporation, the scourge of the underworld.

The game is set in a futuristic city where drugs are rampant and crime is out of control. Mr. Big is the head of the Mr. Big Corporation, and he is responsible for the distribution of drugs throughout the city. Eddie and Max must fight their way through the Mr. Big Corporation’s eight stages, each of which is themed after a different environment, such as a junkyard, subway, drug lab, nursery, downtown, Sunset Strip, and even the corporation itself.

In order to complete each stage, Eddie and Max must collect a number of safe cards and insert them into the slot next to the stage exit. Each sector includes a map, and should be easy to read. For example, the blue or red dots represent you, and the white dots are the missile launchers, while the “E” indicates the exit.

Along the way, Eddie and Max will encounter a variety of enemies, including drug dealers, thugs, and even ninjas. They will also have to contend with a variety of obstacles, such as spiked walls, conveyor belts, and laser beams.

Eddie and Max can attack enemies with their fists, feet, and a variety of weapons, such as guns, knives, and grenades. They can also use special moves, such as the “Narc Shot” and the “Max Blast.”

Narc was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its graphics, gameplay, and soundtrack. It was also one of the first arcade games to feature digitized speech.

Narc has been ported to a number of home platforms, including the NES, Sega Master System, and Commodore 64. It has also been released on a number of compilation discs, such as Midway Arcade Treasures and Williams Arcade’s Greatest Hits.

Gameplay

Narc is a side-scrolling beat-em-up in which the player takes control of either Eddie or Max. The player must fight their way through eight stages, each of which is themed after a different environment.

In order to complete each stage, the player must collect a number of safe cards and insert them into the slot next to the stage exit. The player can also collect other items, such as weapons and power-ups.

The player can attack enemies with their fists, feet, and a variety of weapons. The player can also use special moves, such as the “Narc Shot” and the “Max Blast.”

Enemies

Narc features a variety of enemies, including drug dealers, thugs, and ninjas. Each type of enemy has its own unique攻擊方式.

  • Drug dealers are the most common enemy in the game. They are armed with knives and guns.
  • Thugs are larger and stronger than drug dealers. They are armed with clubs and pipes.
  • Ninjas are the most dangerous enemy in the game. They are armed with swords and shurikens.

Weapons

Narc features a variety of weapons, including guns, knives, and grenades. Each weapon has its own unique strengths and weaknesses.

  • Guns are the most powerful weapons in the game. They can be used to quickly take down enemies.
  • Knives are less powerful than guns, but they can be used to attack enemies from a closer range.
  • Grenades can be used to damage multiple enemies at once.

Power-ups

Narc features a variety of power-ups, which can give the player a temporary advantage over their enemies.

  • Speed: Increases the player’s speed.
  • Strength: Increases the player’s strength.
  • Invulnerability: Makes the player invulnerable to damage.
  • Extra life: Gives the player an extra life.

Stages

Narc features eight stages, each of which is themed after a different environment.

  • Junkyard: The first stage of the game. It is filled with scrap metal and abandoned vehicles.
  • Subway: The second stage of the game. It is set in a subway station.
  • Drug lab: The third stage of the game. It is set in a drug laboratory.
  • Nursery: The fourth stage of the game. It is set in a nursery.
  • Downtown: The fifth stage of the game. It is set in a downtown area.
  • Sunset Strip: The sixth stage of the game. It is set on the Sunset Strip.
  • Corporation: The seventh stage of the game. It is set in the Mr. Big Corporation headquarters.
  • Rooftop: The eighth and final stage of the game. It is set on the rooftop of the Mr. Big Corporation headquarters.

Legacy

Narc is a classic arcade game that still holds up today. It is a fun and challenging game with great graphics, gameplay, and soundtrack.

Narc has been ported to a number of home platforms, and it has also been released on a number of compilation discs. It is a popular game among retro gamers, and it is still enjoyed by many people today.

Trivia

  • Narc was one of the first arcade games to feature digitized speech.
  • The game was originally going to be called “Dope Wars,” but the name was changed to “Narc” due to concerns about the game’s drug content.
  • The game’s soundtrack was composed by Tim Follin.
  • Narc was ported to the NES in 1990. The NES version of the game was developed by Rare.
  • Narc was also ported to the Sega Master System and Commodore 64 in 1990.
  • Narc has been released on a number of compilation discs, such as Midway Arcade Treasures and Williams Arcade’s Greatest Hits.

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Nish is a software engineer by day and avid gamer who loves to play video games after he puts his two boys to bed. His insights delve into the mechanics, and storytelling of the games he plays with the aim to share his passion with the audience. He loves to travel back to his native India and travel the country on his restored Royal Enfield Bullet 350, a relic from a simpler time, like some of the games he plays.

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