Atari Lynx · Beat 'em Up
Dirty Larry: Renegade Cop
| System | Atari Lynx |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | Beat 'em Up |
| Developer | Atari |
| Publisher | Atari |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| ESRB | M |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 3 |
Released for the Atari Lynx in 1992, Dirty Larry: Renegade Cop is a beat 'em up developed by Atari.
It landed about 3 years into the Lynx's life. Other notable Lynx releases from 1992 include Crystal Mines II, Batman Returns and Kung Food. Among the 8 Lynx beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.
Atari also made Checkered Flag, Hard Drivin' and Rampage for the Lynx.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Dirty Larry: Renegade Cop is like
Beat 'em ups send you down scrolling streets fighting waves of thugs with punches, kicks, throws and grabbed weapons. Most can be finished in a single sitting and shine with a second player.
Tip for newcomers: Avoid getting surrounded: keep enemies on one side of you and save your special attacks for crowds. Bring a friend if the game supports co-op.
Dirty Larry: Renegade Cop walkthroughs & guides
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Dirty Larry: Renegade Cop FAQ
When did Dirty Larry: Renegade Cop come out on the Lynx?
Dirty Larry: Renegade Cop was released for the Atari Lynx in 1992.
Who made Dirty Larry: Renegade Cop?
It was developed by Atari.
Is Dirty Larry: Renegade Cop multiplayer?
No. Dirty Larry: Renegade Cop is a single-player game.
How long does Dirty Larry: Renegade Cop take to play?
As a beat 'em up, Dirty Larry: Renegade Cop typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Dirty Larry: Renegade Cop on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.