Dick Tracy (video game)

Dick Tracy refers to several video games based on the comic strip and subsequent film of the same name. These games were released across various platforms during the late 1980s and early 1990s, and typically feature the iconic detective battling criminals in a side-scrolling or top-down action format.

The most well-known Dick Tracy video game is likely the one developed by Realtime Associates and published by Sega in 1990. It was released for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive and involved gameplay centered around solving crimes, gathering evidence, and engaging in shootouts with classic Dick Tracy villains like Big Boy Caprice.

Other Dick Tracy games appeared on systems such as the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), Game Boy, and various home computers. These versions often presented different interpretations of the source material and featured varying gameplay mechanics, ranging from platforming to adventure-style investigation.

Common elements across most Dick Tracy video games include the use of signature weapons like Dick Tracy's Tommy gun, detective work involving clues and interrogation, and encounters with memorable characters from the Dick Tracy universe. The games generally aim to capture the visual style and atmosphere of the comic strip and film noir influences associated with the franchise.