The story of RoboCop follows Alex Murphy, a police officer who is severely injured and transformed into a cybernetically enhanced law enforcement officer. After being rebuilt from his damaged body, Murphy assumes the mantle of RoboCop, tasked with fighting crime in Detroit.
Players control RoboCop as he navigates through levels to rescue hostages, fight against enemy robots, and ultimately face off against the main antagonist, Clarence Boddicker. The gameplay involves side-scrolling action and adventure elements, with a focus on combat and exploration.