Play Special Criminal Investigation (Europe) (Beta) Online

You're a grizzled cop blasting through crime scenes—dodging bullets behind crates, kicking down doors, and watching mobsters explode into chunky pixels. The beta version's janky controls and rough edges just add to its weird charm.

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Game Overview

Special Criminal Investigation on the Sega Master System is one of those weird little games that slipped under the radar back in the day. You play as this gruff detective blasting through crime scenes—half side-scrolling shooter, half pixelated cop drama. The beta version’s even weirder, with some rough edges that make it feel like you’re playing an artifact someone dug out of a vault.

First few minutes in, you’re already ducking behind crates while mobsters spray bullets your way. The controls are stiff in that classic 8-bit way, but there’s something satisfying about how chunky the sprites look when they explode. Between shootouts, you get these barebones investigation bits—more like picking the right door to kick down than actual detective work, but it adds just enough variety to keep things interesting.

It’s not polished, and it’s definitely not fair sometimes, but that’s part of the charm. If you’ve got a soft spot for janky retro action with a side of neon-soaked crime vibes, this one’s worth a look. Just don’t expect it to go easy on you.