Police Quest series
Police Quest: In Pursuit of the Death Angel
Type: Strategy
ESRB Rating: Teen
Release Date: 1987 (re-released in 1992)
Developer: Sierra On-Line
Publisher: Sierra On-Line
First released in 1987 and remade in 1992, in Police Quest, you pursue "the Death Angel" who is causing the town of Lytton problems, such as drug trafficking, robbery, and murder.
Police Quest I includes:
- Over 100 city streets and four highways
- Realistic crime computer
- Multiple solutions and variable scoring
System Requirements: Microsoft Windows - Apple - Linux
| Windows System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Operating System: | MS-DOS 1.0 to 2.11 (1987 version) MS-DOS 5.0 (1992 version) |
| Processor: | Intel 8086 or 8088 (1987 version) Intel 286SX or 386SX (1992 version) |
| Memory: | 256 KB RAM (1987 version) 640 KB RAM (1992 version) |
| Graphics Card: | CGA or EGA, 16 colors (1987 version) VGA graphics, 256 colors (1992 version) |
| Sound Card: | Sound Blaster compatible sound card |
| Hard Drive Space: | 3 MB |
| Drives: | 5¼″ and 3½″ Floppy Drive |
| Controls: | Keyboard & Mouse |
| Multiplayer: | n/a |
Police Quest II: The Vengeance
Type: Strategy
ESRB Rating: Teen
Release Date: 11/1988
Developer: Sierra On-Line
Publisher: Sierra On-Line
Created in 1988, in Police Quest 2, a prison break has occurred with one dead jailer and now "the Death Angel" is back out on the streets and has your number. You must now master weapons, disarm explosives, and explore the mysteries of the deep, where not only land exploration is important, but also sea.
Police Quest II includes:
- Ability to practice your shooting skill
- Authentic homicide investigative procedures
- Work for forensic experts, crime labs, and outside police agencies
System Requirements: Microsoft Windows - Apple - Linux
| Windows System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Operating System: | MS-DOS 2.11 or later |
| Processor: | Intel 8088/8086 or better |
| Memory: | 256 KB RAM |
| Graphics Card: | CGA or EGA graphics, 16 colors |
| Sound Card: | Sound Blaster compatible sound card |
| Hard Drive Space: | 1.75 MB |
| Drives: | 5¼″ and 3½″ Floppy Drive |
| Controls: | Keyboard & Mouse |
| Multiplayer: | n/a |
Police Quest III: The Kindred
Type: Strategy
ESRB Rating: Teen
Release Date: 1991
Developer: Sierra On-Line
Publisher: Sierra On-Line
Created in 1991, in Police Quest 3, your wife has been viciously stabbed, which sets your player to his breaking point, bent on revenge. Can you keep your cool while directing forensic and crime lab investigations?
Police Quest III includes:
- Real scenario - test your ability to keep your cool
- Searing stereo music by Jan Hammer, of the Miami Vice soundtrack frame
- Follow a dangerous and puzzling trail of vicious and brutal cult killings
System Requirements: Microsoft Windows - Apple - Linux
| Windows System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Operating System: | MS-DOS 3.3 or later |
| Processor: | Intel 8088/8086 or better |
| Memory: | 640 KB RAM |
| Graphics Card: | EGA or VGA graphics |
| Sound Card: | Sound Blaster, Game Blaster or AdLib sound card |
| Hard Drive Space: | 5.5 MB |
| Drives: | 5¼″ and 3½″ Floppy Drive |
| Controls: | Keyboard & Mouse |
| Multiplayer: | n/a |
Police Quest: Open Season
Type: Strategy
ESRB Rating: Teen
Release Date: 1993
Developer: Sierra Entertainment
Publisher: Sierra Entertainment
Created in 1993, Police Quest: Open Season was co-created by Daryl F. Gates, a 43-year police veteran who has worked on cases like the Manson Family Murders and the Hillside Strangler. In the game, someone is on a killing spree and it is up to you to help solve the string of seemingly random murders.
Police Quest: Open Season includes:
- Digital photography of all aspects of the adventure, from the crime scene to the city morgue.
System Requirements: Microsoft Windows - Apple - Linux
| Windows System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Operating System: | MS-DOS 5.0, Windows 3.x |
| Processor: | Intel 386SX 20 MHz |
| Memory: | 4 MB RAM (8 MB recommended) |
| Graphics Card: | VGA graphic |
| Sound Card: | 100% Sound Blaster or Pro Audio compatible sound card |
| Hard Drive Space: | 3 MB (15 MB recommended) |
| CD/DVD Drive: | 2X CD-ROM |
| Controls: | Keyboard & Mouse |
| Multiplayer: | n/a |
Police Quest: SWAT
Type: Strategy
ESRB Rating: Teen
Release Date: 09/30/1995
Developer: Sierra Entertainment
Publisher: Sierra Entertainment
Created in 1995, in Police Quest: SWAT, you face the cop's greatest fear when two figures appear as one, being an enraged attacker and his trembling hostage.
Police Quest: SWAT includes:
- Developed by the creator of the first real SWAT team, Daryl F. Gates
- Filmed under the direction of former American Most Wanted producer, Tammy Dargan
- Handle restricted Class 3 weapons including the H & K's MP5
- Learn actual SWAT entry techniques and hand signals
- Steady hands and steadier nerves are crucial in your role as a sniper.
System Requirements: Microsoft Windows - Apple - Linux
| Windows System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Operating System: | MS-DOS 5.0, Windows 3.x |
| Processor: | Intel 386 or better |
| Memory: | 2 MB RAM |
| Graphics Card: | VGA graphics |
| Sound Card: | Sound Blaster or compatible sound card |
| Hard Drive Space: | 19 MB |
| CD/DVD Drive: | 2X CD-ROM |
| Controls: | Keyboard & Mouse |
| Multiplayer: | n/a |
Police Quest Collection
Type: Strategy
ESRB Rating: Teen
Release Date: 1997
Developer: Sierra Entertainment
Publisher: Sierra Entertainment
Police Quest Collection includes full versions of Police Quest, Police Quest II, Police Quest III, Police Quest: Open Season, and Police Quest: SWAT.
System Requirements: Microsoft Windows - Apple - Linux
| Windows System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Operating System: | MS-DOS 5.0, Windows 3.x |
| Processor: | Intel 486 33 MHz |
| Memory: | 8 MB RAM |
| Graphics Card: | SVGA graphics, 256 colors |
| Sound Card: | DAC-capable sound card |
| Hard Drive Space: | 15 MB |
| CD/DVD Drive: | 2X CD-ROM |
| Controls: | Keyboard & Mouse |
| Multiplayer: | n/a |
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