Dead to Rights on the original Xbox is what happens when you mix slow-mo gunfights, a gritty noir story, and a crime-fighting dog that can literally rip weapons out of people’s hands. Released in 2002 by Namco, this third-person shooter throws you into the bullet-soaked shoes of Jack Slate — a hard-boiled cop with nothing to lose and way too much ammo.

The gameplay is pure early-2000s chaos: bullet time dives, disarms, brutal takedowns, and shootouts that feel like a Max Payne fever dream. Oh, and did we mention Shadow, your K9 partner? Yeah, he’s not just for sniffing out clues — he’s a furry missile of justice. The story leans into every noir cliché with zero shame, and that’s exactly why it works.

Looking for retro games that bring the grit, the gunplay, and the glorious excess? Dead to Rights doesn’t pull punches — it empties the whole clip. Buy retro games on Retro Games eXchange and settle in for a B-movie cop saga with more slow-motion kills than you legally need.