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Crack Down

Ben and Andy, the two top Special Service agents have accepted a very dangerous assignment – the elimination of Mr.K and his Artificial Life System. Mr. K plans to rid the earth of human life forms using the…

31 December 1989

Crack Down is a shooter developed by Sega Enterprises, Ltd., released 31 December 1989 on Wii, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Amiga and Amstrad CPC.

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What Crack Down is

Crack Down is a shooter game developed by Sega Enterprises, Ltd. and released in 1989. It was published by Sage's Creation, Inc.. It is available on Wii, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Arcade, Atari ST/STE, Commodore C64/128/MAX, DOS, Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows) and ZX Spectrum.

The premise, in the publisher's words

A desperate race against time. Take on the role of brave freedom fighters attempting to destroy the fortress of evil Dr. K. Place time bombs, cross roof tops and junk yards whilst avoiding rivers of mud, oil and lava. Battle through 16 levels in simultaneous two player action, against biogenetic humanoids using machine guns, rocket launchers, super bombs and if all else fails, your bare hands! Remember if you meet an enemy, there is just one rule ... THERE ARE NO RULES!!
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

What it launched against

Crack Down launched on 31 December 1989, within three weeks of Fantasy World Dizzy, A Boy and His Blob: Trouble on Blobolonia, Denaris and Pipe Dream.

Released around the same time: Fantasy World Dizzy, A Boy and His Blob: Trouble on Blobolonia, Denaris, Pipe Dream.

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Crack Down — frequently asked questions

When did Crack Down come out?
Crack Down was released on 31 December 1989 for Wii, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Arcade, Atari ST/STE, Commodore C64/128/MAX, DOS, Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows) and ZX Spectrum.
Does Crack Down have multiplayer?
Yes. Crack Down supports multiplayer.

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