Gangster Town is an arcade developed by Sega Enterprises, Ltd., released 31 December 1987 on Sega Master System/Mark III.
What Gangster Town is
Gangster Town is an arcade game developed by Sega Enterprises, Ltd. and released in 1987. It is available on Sega Master System/Mark III only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
The time is the wild 1920's. The place is a great American city that has been taken over by rampant crime. The corruption is led by cruel and cunning gangsters who have let fear and destruction loose in the city. You are the only hope for law and order to return. As a member of the FBI, you wear the badge of the bravest. Your mission: rid the city of these thugs. Armed with your machine gun and plenty of courage, you're dedicated to making gangsters a thing of the past. But it won't be easy. The streets are riddles with gunfire, the local nightclubs are now criminal hang-outs, and the waterfront's docks are in the grip of the most menacing crime-lover, Big Boss. It's you or them - good…
How it plays
It is played from a first person perspective. Its themes are action. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.
How long it takes, and what that costs
A full completion run takes around 12 min.
What it launched against
Gangster Town launched on 31 December 1987, within three weeks of Wasteland, Final Fantasy, Nebulus and Head Over Heels.
Released around the same time: Wasteland, Final Fantasy, Nebulus, Head Over Heels.
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Quick answers
Gangster Town — frequently asked questions
When did Gangster Town come out?
Gangster Town was released on 31 December 1987 for Sega Master System/Mark III.
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