You control both characters at once in single-player mode. You use the keyboard to drive Starsky's signature red-and-white Ford Gran Torino ("The Striped Tomato") while using the mouse to aim and shoot Hutch's .357 Magnum.
The official, legal way to play this game is to purchase a used, physical CD-ROM copy on secondary marketplaces like eBay or Amazon.
The campaign is split into "seasons" and "episodes". Unfortunately, almost every mission boils down to chasing a highly durable enemy vehicle through the streets of Bay City and shooting it hundreds of times until its health bar finally depletes. 💻 PC Performance and Controls
Reviewers on GameFAQs pointed out that enabling mouse-aiming turns a frustrating experience into a highly responsive arcade shooter.
Starsky & Hutch is an average arcade driving game elevated by a unique TV-rating mechanic and great licensed audio. Single-player missions become highly repetitive very quickly. However, if you are a diehard fan of the original TV series or want a unique co-op experience where one player drives and another shoots, it serves as a fun, cheesy weekend distraction. Starsky & Hutch Review for PC: Whoa! Sweet! - GameFAQs
Changing the driving controls to the standard WASD layout makes navigating the heavy, sliding physics of the 1970s muscle car genuinely enjoyable.
