Gang Busters

Released by Konami for arcades in 1988, Gang Busters is a challenging title that blends side-scrolling action with gunplay mechanics. Players take on the role of a detective, engaging in intense shootouts to dismantle the criminal organizations that rule the city. A key appeal of the game is its fusion of the fast-paced, immersive gameplay for which Konami was known at the time with a gritty, hard-boiled atmosphere. As an ambitious project that sought to deliver a hardcore action experience in the late 80s arcade scene, it remains a title that leaves a lasting impression to this day.

Officers Smith and Wesson rise to action to apprehend the Douglas Gang, who have raided the Grant Bank and are now on the run. Players control these officers, fighting their way through various stages including the city, the harbor, and the railway network to resolve the case. Engage in a grueling pursuit, capturing members of the Red Gang to resupply and upgrade your weapons.