Introduction to the Game
Police Quest: In Pursuit of the Death Angel is a classic point-and-click adventure game released in 1988 by Sierra On-Line. It is the first installment in the Police Quest series and was designed by former police officer Jim Walls. The game follows the story of Sonny Bonds, a rookie police officer in the fictional city of Lytton, California. Players must solve puzzles and complete tasks in order to progress through the game. The game was praised for its realistic depiction of police work and its engaging story.
Review Scoring
Gameplay: 8/10
Originality: 7/10
Reception at Release: 8/10
Graphics: 6/10
Sound: 7/10
Summary of Positives and Negatives
Positives:
-Realistic depiction of police work
-Engaging story
-Challenging puzzles
Negatives:
-Graphics are dated
-Soundtrack is repetitive
-Gameplay can be slow at times
If You Enjoyed This Game, You May Like
-Police Quest II: The Vengeance (1988): A sequel to the original game, this installment follows Sonny Bonds as he investigates a series of murders in Lytton.
-Space Quest I: The Sarien Encounter (1986): A classic point-and-click adventure game from Sierra On-Line. Players take on the role of Roger Wilco, a janitor aboard a spaceship, as he attempts to save the galaxy from the evil Sarien race.
-Leisure Suit Larry in the Land of the Lounge Lizards (1987): A classic adventure game from Sierra On-Line. Players take on the role of Larry Laffer, a bumbling bachelor, as he attempts to find true love in the city of Lost Wages.
Tags and Categories:
Tags: Police Quest, Sierra On-Line, Point-and-Click Adventure, Sonny Bonds, Jim Walls
Categories: Retro Games, Adventure Games, 80s Games
