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Police Quest: In Pursuit of the Death Angel
Police Quest: In Pursuit of the Death AngelExperience realistic police procedure and thrilling detective work in this classic adventure game.
Time Gate: Knight's Chase
Time Gate: Knight's ChaseAnswer a desperate cry from a secret dungeon with the last Knights Templar.
Overview
Description

Police Quest: In Pursuit of The Death Angel is an adventure game in which gameplay is centered on interacting with the environment to resolve a series of police scenarios. Players must follow proper duty procedures while securing crime scenes, recovering stolen vehicles, and tracking down the dangerous drug lord known as the Death Angel. Originally released with a text-parser interface, the game also received a later remake allowing players to use the mouse to select actions from a menu and interact directly with objects in the environment. Designed by former police officer Jim Walls, it delivers an authentic simulation of law enforcement life combined with classic graphic adventure mechanics.

Out of the mists of time, from the depths of a secret dungeon, the last of the Knights Templar sends a final cry for help. Time Gate: Knight's Chase plunges players into a historical fantasy adventure where secrets of the past must be uncovered to alter history. Developed by Infogrames, this classic role-playing adventure combines action, historical exploration, and intricate puzzles. Journey through mysterious time periods, face formidable challenges, and uncover the truth behind the Templar's distress call in a single-player epic.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Puzzle Adventure
Puzzle Adventure
Best for
Classic adventure gamers and retro gaming enthusiasts
Retro RPG fans and historical adventure enthusiasts
Specifications
General
msrp
$9.99
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release date
1987-12-01
1995-12-31
Specifications
developer
Sierra On-Line
Infogrames
publisher
Sierra On-Line
Infogrames
age rating
ESRB T
ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Engaging and authentic depiction of police work
  • Challenging puzzle design rooted in real-world logic
  • Memorable storyline and atmospheric setting
  • Available across multiple platforms including Mac
  • Engaging historical fantasy atmosphere
  • Immersive Knights Templar storyline
  • Classic single-player adventure experience
  • Blend of action and puzzle mechanics
Cons
  • Can be unforgiving if proper protocol is missed
  • Older interface designs may feel dated to modern players
  • Limited replayability once the mystery is solved
  • Dated graphics by modern standards
  • Limited to single-player mode only
  • May feature steep difficulty curves typical of 90s PC games
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The Verdict

AI-generated from listing data

Police Quest offers a low‑cost, authentic police procedural adventure with limited replayability, while Time Gate provides a richer 90s RPG experience with more content but no price info.

Key differences

  • •Pricing: Police Quest is $9.99; Time Gate price not specified.
  • •Genre focus: Police Quest is a realistic police‑procedure point‑and‑click; Time Gate blends RPG combat, fantasy, and historical puzzles.
  • •Platform info: Police Quest mentions multi‑platform (including Mac); Time Gate gives no platform details.
  • •Replay value: Police Quest has limited replayability after solving the case; Time Gate likely offers more varied content typical of RPGs.
  • •Graphics era: Police Quest (1987) is older and more dated than Time Gate (1995).
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Gameplay & fun factor

Time Gate mixes RPG combat, action, and puzzles, offering broader gameplay variety than Police Quest's pure investigation focus.

Time Gate: Knight's Chase

Platform availability

Police Quest explicitly lists multi‑platform support (including Mac); Time Gate provides no platform information.

Police Quest: In Pursuit of the Death Angel

Price & value

Police Quest costs $9.99; Time Gate's price is not specified, making Police Quest the clearer value.

Police Quest: In Pursuit of the Death Angel

Multiplayer / co‑op

Both titles are single‑player only.

Tie

Content & replayability

Time Gate likely offers more content and replay hooks typical of RPGs; Police Quest has limited replay after solving the mystery.

Time Gate: Knight's Chase

Difficulty & accessibility

Both are described as unforgiving/steep for modern players, making difficulty comparable.

Tie

Graphics & performance

Time Gate (1995) has newer, though still dated, graphics compared with Police Quest's 1987 visuals.

Time Gate: Knight's Chase

Choose Police Quest: In Pursuit of the Death Angel if…

Buyers seeking a cheap, realistic police adventure and who prefer point‑and‑click puzzles.

Choose Time Gate: Knight's Chase if…

Buyers wanting a richer RPG‑style adventure with combat and more content, and who don’t mind unknown price.

Common questions

How much does each game cost?

Police Quest is $9.99; Time Gate's price is not specified in the provided facts.

What platforms can I play them on?

Police Quest is available on multiple platforms, including Mac; Time Gate's platform availability is not listed.

Will I get much replay value after finishing the story?

Police Quest has limited replayability once the mystery is solved; Time Gate likely offers more content and replay hooks typical of RPGs.