Lethal Enforcers hits different when it boots instantly in your browser. Released in 1992 on the Super Nintendo, this retro classic from Konami is ready the second you press start — no downloads, no setup.
Home console versions were released for the Super NES, Sega Genesis, and Sega CD, and include a revolver-shaped light gun known as the Justifier. The graphics consist entirely of digitized photographs and digitized sprites.
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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 |
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The Story Behind Lethal Enforcers
This was also followed by the arcade game Heroes of Justice, which was localized and renamed as Lethal Enforcers 3 for Western audiences. Years later, Konami released the Police 911 series as a Japan-themed sequel to the original plot. The game was a critical and commercial success, becoming one of the top five highest-grossing dedicated arcade games of 1993 in the United States.
While sipping the last drop of coffee, he gets a call from his dispatcher. To reload, the player must aim the light gun away from the screen and pull the trigger. Lethal Enforcers was followed by Lethal Enforcers II: Gun Fighters.
How Lethal Enforcers Plays
The game is viewed from a first-person perspective. Enemies always wear sunglasses, ski masks or gas masks, while fellow police officers and civilians are always barefaced. At the end of each stage, a boss must be killed in order to complete the stage.
Along the way, extra lives can be earned per 2,000 points (1,000 in console ports) scored. During each stage, the player must shoot the armed robbers without harming any civilians or fellow policemen. Lethal Enforcers has six stages (including the Training Stage): "The Bank Robbery", "Chinatown (on SNES, Downtown) Assault", "The Hijacking", "The Drug Dealers (on SNES, Gunrunners)", and "Chemical Plant Sabotage".
Why Players Still Load It Up
Though they noted that the port was technically impressive, they felt the brutal violence was toned down to the point where the spirit of the game was lost. Lethal Enforcers popularized the use of digitized sprites and backgrounds in light gun shooters. In 1995, Total! ranked the game 58th on its Top 100 SNES Games.
Screen Rant listed it as the ninth best light gun shooter of all time. In Japan, Game Machine listed Lethal Enforcers as the top-grossing upright/cockpit arcade unit of December 1992. In 1995, Flux magazine listed the arcade version 43rd on their "Top 100 Video Games".
Lethal Enforcers — Frequently Asked Questions
How many players does Lethal Enforcers support?
This browser version of Lethal Enforcers handles 1 player(s).
Can I play Lethal Enforcers online for free?
Yes — Lethal Enforcers runs directly in your browser on this page. There is nothing to download or install; the game boots in the player above.
Do I need a controller to play Lethal Enforcers?
A gamepad is optional. The keyboard mapping shown on this page works immediately, and plugging in a USB or Bluetooth controller switches the player over on its own.
Who developed Lethal Enforcers?
Lethal Enforcers was developed by Konami and published by Konami.