science fiction video game
ElectroCop
By Epyx, released 1 Jan 1989
- Microsoft Windows
- Atari Lynx
- action game
- cyberpunk video game
What it is
ElectroCop is an action game about a high-tech officer trying to rescue the President’s daughter from the Criminal Brain. The mission leads through the Steel Complex, where robots and traps guard the criminal’s fortress; finding weapons and computer terminals is part of the effort to reach him. This version is a remastered emulation of the Atari Lynx game, with options to save or load at any point, remap controls, and adjust image scaling and smoothing. It also supports most modern game controllers, though Steam lists controller support as partial. The game was made by Epyx and published on Steam by Pixel Games UK. This release arrived on November 8, 2022, and lists Windows as its platform; the original game was released for Atari Lynx. Steam features include single-player, Steam Cloud and Family Sharing.
What players like, and what they don't
- Save or load at any point
- Control remapping available
- Image scaling and smoothing options
- Steam Cloud and Family Sharing
- Steam lists partial controller support
- Steam platform listing is Windows only
Who it suits
It suits players interested in a retro science-fiction action game built around a rescue mission through robot- and trap-filled areas. The remastered version’s save, load and control options may appeal to players who want adjustable play settings.
ElectroCop pairs a rescue mission with the maze-like Steel Complex setting and adds several play and display options to its emulated presentation. Players should note that Steam lists controller support as partial.
