Play Dick Tracy (USA, Europe) Online

Dick Tracy on the Sega Master System came out in 1991, published by Sega. It was one of those licensed games that tried to capture the feel of the comic and film, fitting right in with the action platformers of the time on the 8-bit system.

You control the detective himself, moving screen by screen through urban environments, shooting gangsters and avoiding hazards. The main goal is to progress through each stage, defeat bosses, and ultimately take down the crime boss Big Boy Caprice. Key mechanics include using your pistol to eliminate enemies, platforming across ledges and over gaps, and occasionally driving sections. The pacing is brisk, and the difficulty can be unforgiving, with limited continues and precise jumps required. It feels like a straightforward, challenging run-and-gun from that era.