Vice Project Doom

Vice: Project Doom is a distinctive 1991 NES action game from Aicom, published by Sammy. Rather than settling into a single style, it combines side-scrolling combat, driving sequences, and first-person shooting sections into a compact science-fiction adventure.

You play as Quinn Hart, a detective investigating a dangerous conspiracy involving an alien substance and the powerful B.E.A.S.T. organization. Most of the game unfolds in side-scrolling stages, where Quinn moves through city streets, laboratories, and other hostile environments while fighting enemy soldiers, creatures, and mechanical threats. His main weapon is a sword, but he can also use a gun and limited special attacks, giving encounters more variety than a straightforward hack-and-slash platformer. Careful movement matters, especially when dealing with traps, awkward enemy positions, and bosses that require you to learn their attack patterns.

The change of pace is one of Vice: Project Doom’s defining features. Driving stages put you behind the wheel for fast-moving obstacle courses, while shooting segments use a first-person viewpoint and challenge you to aim quickly at targets and enemies. These sections are brief, but they help the game stand apart from more conventional NES action titles.

Its presentation also adds to the appeal, with dramatic cutscenes, a moody futuristic setting, and a soundtrack that suits the game’s tense atmosphere. The mixture can feel demanding, yet it gives the adventure a memorable rhythm and a clear identity. If you enjoy NES games that experiment with structure and blend action with arcade-style challenges, Vice: Project Doom is well worth a look. You can play online on your browser through RetroCloud.