: While largely puzzle-based, there are time-sensitive sequences where you must quickly draw and use your sidearm in lethal encounters.

is a realistic police simulation and point-and-click adventure game released by Sierra On-Line in 1991. It follows Detective Sonny Bonds as he investigates a dangerous drug cartel and a satanic cult after his wife, Marie, is targeted in a brutal attack. Key Gameplay Features

: The game emphasizes strict adherence to law enforcement protocols. You must properly use hand signals while driving, follow correct arrest procedures, and handle evidence according to manual-specific "offense codes" to avoid "Game Over" screens.

: The game uses 256-color VGA graphics and digitized photos of real actors (including series creator and former CHP officer Jim Walls) to create more realistic character animations and close-ups.

: Features a top-down driving minigame where you navigate the city of Lytton. To reach destinations, players often need to refer to a physical map originally included with the game box.

: Moving away from the text-parser of earlier entries, this game uses a mouse-driven icon interface for movement, examination, and interaction with the environment.

: Includes a synthesized score composed by Jan Hammer, known for his work on Miami Vice . Modern Availability and Installation