A spiritual sequel to Die Hard Arcade, explosive and cathartic. Snappy arcade brawling, pulpy mood and short but punchy stages. Beat 'em up mayhem that is genuinely fun.
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Immigration Bureau agents parachute onto hijacked cruise ships to neutralise terrorists in this Sega beat'em up. Published by Sega, released in Europe in July 1999. 3D beat'em up with two co-operative playable agents, rescue missions, varied enemies and powerful bosses. European version.
A sequel to Die Hard Arcade ported to Dreamcast, Dynamite Cop translates AM1's coin-op beat'em up into a faithful home format. The PAL release had a shorter European print run than its American and Japanese counterparts, making the complete edition less common in a Western Dreamcast case. As a first-year Sega title, it stays sought after for its direct arcade lineage and over-the-top humour.
Is Dynamite Cop still worth playing in 2026?
A direct follow up to Die Hard Arcade, this Sega brawler fully embraces its arcade lunacy. Levels rush by, improvised weapons range from a frozen tuna to a rocket launcher, and the boss fights border on the absurd. A single run lasts only a few minutes, which keeps it aimed at score chasers and short two player sessions. The presentation shows its age and replay value stays thin, yet the comic energy and breakneck pace keep a real charm for anyone who loves unpretentious arcade action.
