That clip up top is the real Dynamite Cop! — the actual 1999 Sega Dreamcast game from Sega. Grab the free RetroPlayers.Club Player and it runs full-speed on your PC, no cartridge required.
CoolCool itself has not released anything other than Rent a Hero No. It is the sequel to the 1996 game Dynamite Deka, which was released outside Japan as Die Hard Arcade.
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Dynamite Cop! runs on your own PC through the free RetroPlayers.Club Player app — full speed, your controller, cloud save states. You confirm you own the game before it loads; the disc streams from your library and is wiped the moment you stop playing.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Select | V | Select |
These are the keys the RetroPlayers.Club Player app uses for Dreamcast, shown for reference. Your controller still lights up below so you can confirm it is detected — Premium members can remap here (keyboard or USB controller) and the app applies the map at the next launch.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Up | W | D-Pad up |
| Down | S | D-Pad down |
| Left | A | D-Pad left |
| Right | D | D-Pad right |
| A | J | Right face |
| B | K | Bottom face |
| X | U | Top face |
| Y | I | Left face |
| Left Trigger | Q | Left trigger |
| Right Trigger | E | Right trigger |
| Start | F | Start |
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How to Play Dynamite Cop!
The RetroPlayers.Club Player ships with Dynamite Cop! already mapped — the layout below is the default, and Controller Mapping in the app rebinds any of it.
The Story Behind Dynamite Cop!
New is a transformation mechanic, where picking up a transformation power-up will transform the character into a new form with a unique moveset. An arcade follow-up, Dynamite Deka EX: Asian Dynamite, was released in 2007. It is the sequel to the 1996 game Dynamite Deka, which was released outside Japan as Die Hard Arcade.
Transformations include pro wrestler, martial artist, jiganshi, shrine maiden, and court jester. A second sequel, Dynamite Deka EX: Asian Dynamite, was released only in arcades. Uchida said Sega Shanghai first developed the Sega Ages 2500 remake of the original Dynamite Deka at a lower cost than a Japanese domestic studio, and that its sales were used to show that the series still had an audience.
What You'll Play
According to Uchida, the project was ultimately approved by then-Sega president Hisao Oguchi on the condition that it not lose money. The game was ported to the Dreamcast and released internationally in 1999, this time without the Die Hard license. The classic Sega arcade game Tranquilizer Gun (1980) is included as a bonus game on the Dreamcast version.
Its main character, Delinger, makes a cameo appearance in The House of the Dead 2 as a playable character via a special item obtainable in the original mode (present in home versions of The House of the Dead 2). Each character has three unique transformations. Clearing all missions enables unlimited play of Tranquilizer Gun.
Why It Still Hits
The game was ported to the Dreamcast and released internationally in 1999, this time without the Die Hard license. The Dreamcast version received "mixed" reviews according to the review aggregation website GameRankings. A second sequel, Dynamite Deka EX: Asian Dynamite, was released only in arcades.
Even with the multiple paths, the game has to rely on gimmicky diversions like an art gallery or bonus games to extend its life. Transformations include pro wrestler, martial artist, jiganshi, shrine maiden, and court jester. Jeff Chen of NextGen called the game's Japanese import "An entertaining, if somewhat last-generation-looking, game." In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of 30 out of 40.
Dynamite Cop! — Frequently Asked Questions
Who developed Dynamite Cop!?
Dynamite Cop! was developed by Sega AM1 and published by Sega.
How do I play Dynamite Cop!?
Grab the free RetroPlayers.Club Player linked on this page and launch Dynamite Cop! in it. It plays the genuine Sega Dreamcast game natively on your computer; the clip above is a live preview.
What console was Dynamite Cop! released on?
Dynamite Cop! was released for the Sega Dreamcast in 1999.
Can I save my progress in Dynamite Cop!?
Yes, with Premium: the app lets you save a state at any point in Dynamite Cop! and resume from exactly there.