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A.B. Cop (World, FD1094 317-0169b)

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Getting to Know A.B. Cop

Arcade
Racing
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A.B. Cop is a futuristic 3D racing game that Sega unleashed on arcades in 1990. It never received a home console port, making this arcade board the only way to experience it. The title suggests a law enforcement theme, putting you behind the wheel of a high-tech police car in a neon-drenched cityscape. You race through winding streets and highways in a chase against criminal vehicles. The game uses a third-person perspective with polygon graphics, a novelty for early 90s arcade racers. Steering and speed control are your main tools, and you need to avoid civilian traffic while ramming or outmaneuvering enemy cars. For a 1990 arcade racer, A.B. Cop stands out with its fully 3D visuals and police-chase premise, predating more famous titles like Ridge Racer. It is a niche but interesting piece of Sega's arcade history, worth a try if you enjoy retro polygonal racing games and want to see an early attempt at the formula.

GAME INFO

Platform: Arcade
Genre: Racing
Publisher: Sega
Developer: Aicom
Released: 1990
Players: 1
Region: Worldwide
Version: FD1094 317-0169b

How to play A.B. Cop online

When you first insert a coin and press Start, you will be placed on a starting grid or directly into a chase. Use the Arrow Keys to steer your police car left or right. The road curves and obstacles appear; try to stay on the pavement and avoid civilian cars. Pressing X (A button) may activate a speed boost or a weapon - but the exact function depends on the game's original arcade setup. Experiment with the buttons to discover what each does during the race. The core loop is simple: catch up to a fleeing criminal vehicle by driving through a series of checkpoints within a time limit. Each successful chase leads to the next stage. If you crash too often or run out of time, the game ends. Focus on maintaining speed and making clean turns. The game is from 1990, so the handling feels twitchy - you will need to tap the steering rather than hold it. There are no difficulty settings in the ROM; the challenge is fixed.

CONTROLS

Controls

Arrow Keys: Joystick / Movement
X: Button 1
S: Button 2
Z: Button 3
A: Button 4
Q: Button 5
E: Button 6
Enter: Start / 1P
V: Coin / Insert

A.B. Cop FAQ

Is there anything iconic or memorable about A.B. Cop?

A.B. Cop is remembered as one of Sega's early experiments with polygon-based 3D racing. Its futuristic police theme and vibrant neon aesthetic give it a distinct late-80s/early-90s arcade feel, though it never achieved the fame of OutRun or Super Hang-On.

Which regions was A.B. Cop released in?

The version titled "A.B. Cop (World, FD1094 317-0169b)" indicates a worldwide release, meaning it was intended for arcades globally. However, exact regional distribution data is not widely documented.

What makes A.B. Cop stand out among Arcade titles of its era?

It was one of the first arcade racers to use fully 3D polygon graphics instead of sprite scaling, pushing the hardware of its time. The police-chase premise and the ability to ram other vehicles were innovative for a 1990 arcade game.

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