Shotgun Cop Man is a weird-as-hell platformer about arresting Satan

Shotgun Cop Man is a strange platformer. You play as a square man with a round, bald head who's chasing Satan to arrest him. At the beginning of each of the game's nine worlds, Satan gives you the middle finger. And you don't just use guns for fighting, but for traversal as well.

You start each world with two guns: a rapid-fire but weak pistol and a more powerful shotgun that only has three blasts. When you're on the ground, your ammo constantly refills, meaning you essentially have infinite ammo. But when you're in the air, if you run out of bullets, you won't get a refill until you touch the ground.

This all matters because there's no jump button. That means you get into the air by shooting your guns: the pistol lets you hover, while the shotgun can rocket you upward to reach high platforms. You can aim in any direction, so the shotgun can blast you backward and forward, too - it's a speedy and fun way to get around. It's all a little bit like Downwell, but sideways.

You'll need to get around quickly to dodge Satan's minions. Most often, you'll take on little devils that spit bullets and are generally a nuisance. But there are a few more difficult enemies, such as flying sent …

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