Summary

• Release Year: 1987
• Genres: Adventure, Point-and-click
• Platforms: Amiga, Apple II, Apple IIGS, Atari ST/STE, DOS, Mac
• Developers: Sierra On-Line
• Publishers: Sierra On-Line

Police Quest: In Pursuit of the Death Angel (1987)

Police Quest: In Pursuit of the Death Angel is a graphic adventure game developed and published by Sierra On-Line in 1987. It is the first game in the Police Quest series, and was designed by Jim Walls and Roberta Williams. The game was a critical and commercial success, and helped to popularize the graphic adventure genre.

Gameplay

Police Quest: In Pursuit of the Death Angel is a point-and-click adventure game. The player controls Sonny Bonds, a rookie police officer who is investigating a series of murders committed by a serial killer known as the Death Angel. The game is played from a first-person perspective, and the player must interact with the environment and solve puzzles in order to progress.

The game features a variety of puzzles, including inventory puzzles, logic puzzles, and environmental puzzles. The player must also engage in conversations with other characters in order to gather information and progress the story.

Plot

The game begins with Sonny Bonds being assigned to investigate the murder of a young woman. As Sonny investigates, he discovers that the murder is part of a series of killings committed by the Death Angel. Sonny must race against time to find the Death Angel and stop him from killing again.

Along the way, Sonny will encounter a variety of characters, including his fellow officers, suspects, and witnesses. He will also have to deal with the challenges of being a rookie police officer, such as learning the ropes of the job and dealing with the stress of working in a dangerous environment.

Development

Police Quest: In Pursuit of the Death Angel was developed by a team led by Jim Walls and Roberta Williams. The game was originally conceived as a text-based adventure game, but Walls and Williams decided to switch to a graphical interface after seeing the success of King’s Quest.

The game’s graphics were created by artist Chris Cole. Cole used a variety of techniques to create the game’s realistic and detailed environments, including rotoscoping and photomontage.

The game’s music was composed by Mark Seibert. Seibert’s score is a mix of ambient and suspenseful tracks that help to create the game’s atmosphere.

Release

Police Quest: In Pursuit of the Death Angel was released on October 30, 1987. The game was a critical and commercial success, selling over 500,000 copies worldwide. The game was praised for its realistic graphics, engaging story, and challenging puzzles.

Legacy

Police Quest: In Pursuit of the Death Angel is considered to be one of the greatest adventure games ever made. The game helped to popularize the graphic adventure genre, and its success led to the development of several sequels and spin-offs.

The game has been praised for its realistic portrayal of police work, and its ability to create a sense of suspense and tension. The game has also been credited with helping to raise awareness of the issue of serial murder.

Remake

In 2016, Police Quest: In Pursuit of the Death Angel was remade for modern platforms. The remake features updated graphics and sound, as well as some gameplay changes. The remake was generally well-received by critics and fans alike.

Conclusion

Police Quest: In Pursuit of the Death Angel is a classic adventure game that still holds up today. The game’s realistic graphics, engaging story, and challenging puzzles make it a must-play for fans of the genre.

Review Score

8/10

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