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In the distant future, the B.E.D.A. Corporation, a company involved in the development of electronic equipment and military weapons, is actually a front operated by a race of alien beings who have been living on the Earth for centuries in secrecy. The aliens have developed a substance named "Gel"...

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Developer
Aicom

Released on
1991

Size
1 Player

Version
NES

Requirements
Nintendo Entertainment System

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Publisher
Sammy

ESRB Rating
Not Rated

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In the distant future, the B.E.D.A. Corporation, a company involved in the development of electronic equipment and military weapons, is actually a front operated by a race of alien beings who have been living on the Earth for centuries in secrecy. The aliens have developed a substance named “Gel”, which was initially intended to be used as food for their species, but also functions as an addictive substance to humans that results in terrible side-effects and is now being sold as an illegal drug within the underworld.
The player takes the role of Detective Hart, a member of the Vice unit who is assigned to investigate the B.E.D.A. Corporation following the disappearance of his partner Reese during a previous case. During his mission, Hart is assisted by his lover and fellow Vice agent Christy, and Sophia, an acquaintance of the two.

Vice: Project Doom

Released by Sammy in 1991 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, Vice: Project Doom (originally titled Gun-Dec in Japan) is a cinematic masterpiece that pushed the 8-bit hardware to its absolute limits. Players step into the shoes of Hart, a rugged detective in the Vice unit investigating the shadowy BEDA Corporation. Hart soon uncovers a terrifying conspiracy involving a bio-organic substance called "Gel" and a race of subterranean monsters. The story unfolds through highly detailed, atmospheric cinematic cutscenes heavily inspired by the Tecmo Ninja Gaiden series, establishing a gritty, sci-fi neo-noir aesthetic.

Gameplay Features & Mechanics

This title stands out for its unique, genre-hybrid design. Rather than sticking to a single formula, the game features three distinct gameplay styles spread across eleven stages. It opens with high-speed, top-down driving sequences reminiscent of Spy Hunter, transitions into intense first-person rail-shooting segments, and spends the majority of its playtime as a highly polished 2D action-platformer. In the platforming segments, Hart can jump, climb, and cycle through three unique weapons: a close-range laser whip that requires no ammo, a high-caliber .44 Magnum, and powerful timed grenades. Players must carefully manage their limited ammunition and master quick weapon swapping to defeat grotesque alien bosses and navigate hazardous vertical terrain.

Keyboard Controls

Arrow Keys / D-Pad: Move Hart, duck, climb, or steer the vehicle / aim crosshairs
Z & X Keys / Action Keys: Attack / Jump
Space / Select Key: Cycle weapons (Whip, Pistol, Grenade)
Enter: Start / Pause