Special Criminal Investigation on the Sega Master System is one of those games that makes you feel like you’re in a cheesy 80s cop movie—in the best way possible. You start off chasing down criminals in a top-down car chase, weaving through traffic while trying not to wreck your ride. Then suddenly, bam—you’re on foot, blasting away in a side-scrolling shootout. The shift between driving and shooting keeps things chaotic in a fun, arcade-y way.

The controls are simple (just shoot and dodge, really), but the difficulty ramps up fast. One minute you’re cruising, the next you’re getting swarmed by goons with way too many bullets. The pixel art has that classic Sega charm, and the soundtrack? Pure synth-driven adrenaline. It’s not the deepest game out there, but if you’re into arcade-style action with a retro vibe, this one’s a solid time capsule.