After, King's Quest, what about Police Quest?

[BagginsKQ]

Ya, he in SWAT 2, it says he was sent by his superiors in Lytton to LA to learn SWAT training, so he could learn how things were done in the big city.

In SWAT 3, you have a chance to save the life of Marie Bonds, and she mentions that her husband is currently working in the Harbor Division. Marie actually appears in at least two missions. But that's the one where there is any more direct interaction with her, or where she is mentioned in the briefing. She is more or less generic "named" civilian that appears in some of the others.

In SWAT4 he became the unit commander in Fairview, New York, actually he gives you most of the missions in that game.

[MusicallyInspired]

Wasn't he one of the officers you could choose for your team in SWAT 1?

[BagginsKQ]

Nah, he was a chooseable character in SWAT2 as far as I know. Made the best element leader, best stats all around.



SWAT 1, is the FMV one, so its characters are limited. You always play as the "SWAT Pup".

http://policequest.wikia.com/wiki/Police_Quest:_SWAT

[MusicallyInspired]

Oh right. You don't have teams in SWAT 1, you are yourself in a "team".

[gamingafter40]

I'm not sure there's a lot to be gained from using the specific "Police Quest" IP. I suppose if King's Quest does phenomenally well and other Sierra series are relaunched this way, it would be a viable candidate. But I don't think it has the nostalgia appeal that Sierra's other franchises have, and someone could create a good, solid police adventure without using that slightly awkward name. (Are the Police really Questing, or just doing their jobs?)

On the other hand, I'd rather see Police Quest 5 than Blue Force II. And Telltale definitely prefers to work with established IPs instead of marketing from scratch, so who knows?

[BagginsKQ]

It would technically be Police Quest 7, btw! SWAT 1 and SWAT 2 had the PQ5 (Police Quest 5) and PQ6 (Police Quet 6) names in the files and when you quite the game, and on some of the 'about screens'. PQ4 was also treated the same way, with abreviations in the files, as you quite the game, not the title screen.

But anyways, I would think going back to the basics for the next Police Quest, would work, since as a "quest" game they can advertise it off the succes of the KQ series. Much as the series originally was done back in the day.

PQ still has a following. That's why its seen releases several times over the years.

Speaking of PQ I've been playing L.A. Noire and it kinda reminds me of PQ in some ways. But its more of an open world sandbox style game with cases in between. It's set in the 40-50's. It might be viable to make PQ in a similar format.

[gamingafter40]

I need to get back to L.A. Noire -- I bought it last December when it was on sale for $24.99 on Steam, and could have waited for it until this week at $4.99. Ah, well -- I was curious to see the facial-capture technology. (I found it kind of weird, because now the facial and vocal performances are wonderfully in synch, but the heads now seem like they're stuck onto awkward, stiffly-animated puppets.)

I agree that the L.A. Noire template, with a more structured adventure, could work as a Police Quest #N. (And thanks for the info, I have the two SWAT games somewhere around here but have never played them!)

[BagginsKQ]

I got the 7.49 Complete version , with all the DLC off steam. (75% off sale)

[tomimt]

I've been meanin to get LA Noire myself as well. It actually could be pretty interesting to get a PQ game with a sandbox feel to it, but still with a real plotline.

The game could develope from being a patrol cop to detective with non plot related missions being related to your current status.

[BagginsKQ]

You know I'd like to see alot of side missions. Don't relate to the main story, but just add to the world! Randomized car chases, and arrests. No two games alike. Things to do between missions of the main storyline. Maybe get some bonus (pay) to use to buy things in between missions. Maybe some his everyday life outside the job. Want to buy a new car, while you get around in your civilian garb? Use the cash you make through the game.

[FrankT]

Originally Posted by BagginsKQ

Nah, he was a chooseable character in SWAT2 as far as I know. Made the best element leader, best stats all around.

Ah, I was going to say! I have his profile on screen right now. (Too bad there's no-one there named Max. I could've set up the Freelance SWAT element!)

SWAT 1 is fairly decent, certainly. If a little lacking. They say no two call-ups are the same; they are in this one!

[BagginsKQ]

Well actually in SWAT 1 there are 2-3 different random situations for each scenario. The person involved, what they are doing, where they are located in the building. For example in one situation you are sent in to his house with a little old lady. Under one situation she is mad ad a bat and threatening to shoot at neihbors. In another situation she is being held hostage by a relative, iirc. There is a neutral event where both are having a domestic spat with each other. Depending on the situation the way you enter the house changes. As well as what items you need to use, and commands needed.

[FrankT]

Originally Posted by BagginsKQ

In another situation she is being held hostage by a relative, iirc.

Is that right? I don't think I've seen that one.

[BagginsKQ]

Ok, I found my strategy guide, there are two main plots for Lucy Long, as well as several ways enter and reach mission objectives.

Plot 1 is taken mainly from Rear Containment.

A: Lucy Long isn't in mirror at the side of house.

B. Lucy Long is in mirror at side of house with gun.

C. Lucy Long is in mirror at side of house with no gun.

Plot 2 is done mainly from Rear Guard, Entry team.

Looks like Lucy Long is mainly found inside the bathroom behind the shower curtain.

You need to convince her to surrender, or you can shoot her with the shot gun (for negative reaction).

[tomimt]

I finally got myself LA Noire and I have to say it's a fantastic game. I'd love to see a PQ game done in the similar style, they did, after all, try to create those "random" police cases in PQ games before the main plot hit in the full gear.

The way the main cases are structured in LA Noire is very nice IMO. You can either choose to do the additional missions or not and the game gives you enough freedom in order to seem like free world despite it's pretty tightly scripted. Something like that could work for PQ as well.

[BagginsKQ]

I still need to get around to finishing LA Noire. Been really busy with work, and other games. I'm stuck back on the 2nd or third case.