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Sega Saturn · Shoot 'em Up
Virtua Cop
Co-op
| System | Sega Saturn |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 (originally 1994) |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Sega AM2 |
| Publisher | Sega |
| Players | 1–2 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Virtua Cop |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Released for the Sega Saturn in 1995, Virtua Cop is a shoot 'em up developed by Sega AM2 and published by Sega. This Saturn release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1994.
It belongs to the Saturn's earliest wave of games. Other notable Saturn releases from 1995 include Street Fighter: The Movie, Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner and Bug!. Among the 33 Saturn shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.
It is part of the Virtua Cop series; on the Saturn you can also try Virtua Cop 2. The series also appears on other systems with Virtua Cop 2 (Dreamcast). Sega AM2 also made Daytona USA, Fighters Megamix and Virtua Fighter Kids for the Saturn.
Virtua Cop supports up to 2 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.
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 want a game to beat together with a friend
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing Virtua Cop is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Virtua Cop cheats & codes
15 codes on file (Action Replay). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Health P1 | 16057912
0505 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Health P2 | 16057952
0505 |
| Machine Gun P1 | 1606A3AE
5DAC |
| Machine Gun P2 | 1606A3FE
5DAC |
| Infinite Bullets P1 | 1606A398
0006 |
| Infinite Bullets P2 | 1606A3E8
0006 |
Virtua Cop walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Saturn games today
Many of the Saturn's best games never left Japan, and original discs can be expensive. Rec0m88 lists Saturn support for players who own their games.
Virtua Cop FAQ
When did Virtua Cop come out on the Saturn?
Virtua Cop was released for the Sega Saturn in 1995; the original game dates back to 1994.
Who made Virtua Cop?
It was developed by Sega AM2 and published by Sega.
Is Virtua Cop multiplayer?
Yes. Virtua Cop supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.
How long does Virtua Cop take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Virtua 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 Virtua 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.