Special Criminal Investigation

Commodore 64 · Action / Racing

Special Criminal Investigation

Deep cut

SystemCommodore 64
GenreAction, Racing
DeveloperTaito
PublisherTaito
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the Commodore 64, Special Criminal Investigation is an action game developed by Taito. It blends action and racing elements.

Taito also made Space Invaders, Bubble Bobble and Arkanoid for the C64.

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)
  • you've played the C64 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Special Criminal Investigation is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Special Criminal Investigation walkthroughs & guides

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Playing C64 games today

C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.

Special Criminal Investigation FAQ

Who made Special Criminal Investigation?

It was developed by Taito.

Is Special Criminal Investigation multiplayer?

No. Special Criminal Investigation is a single-player game.

How long does Special Criminal Investigation take to play?

As an action game, Special Criminal Investigation 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 Special Criminal Investigation 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.

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