Police Quest 2: The Vengeance

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Description

Little time has passed since the events of Police Quest, when Sonny Bonds climbed the ranks of the Lytton police department and became the key element in the arrest of Jesse Bains, the notorious drug lord. After the trial, Sonny's application to the Homicide division was accepted and proposed to Marie, who had her prostitution charges dropped and started a new life away from the streets. Life was good - until Bains escaped, taking advantage of a low-security prison and an inexperienced correctional officer. Sonny is now in danger from a vengeful Bains and is saddled with his new chain-smoker partner Keith. Sonny goes to the field again to capture Bains, but things are about to get awfully personal...

Using Sierra's new SCI engine, the graphics are more vibrant than in the first game, but gameplay remains basically the same, with the player ordering Sonny to move to a place in the scene (either using the directional keys or the new mouse interface) and a parser interface to interact with the game world. Game sequences are more varied, and include a shooting range, an underwater search or searching the inside of an escape vehicle. The driving sequences are gone, and the player can relax while reading the chatter between Sonny and Keith as they move from location to location. The approach to the game, however, is radically different. While the first (for a large part) is based on street police work, this sequel is oriented into forensics field work such as collecting evidences that link Bains into the happenings of the game.

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Alternate Titles

• "PQ2" -- Common informal / abbreviated title
• "Police Quest II" -- In-game title

Part of the Following Groups

• Game Engine: Sierra's Creative Interpreter (SCI)
• Gameplay feature: Scuba diving / Snorkeling
• Police Quest series
• Setting: Passenger Plane
• Theme: Law enforcement

User Reviews

Wall's second PQ game doesn't fail to disappoint	DOS	Katakis | カタキス (41999)
A very in depth feeling of what it's like to be a detective.	DOS	AL Bastard (4)
Nearly 16 Years on, and its still one of the best yet!!!	DOS	kubakuba (9)
Best Police Quest ever! Excellent game from Mr. Walls.. a must play!	DOS	OlSkool_Gamer (102)
Harder, Better and Darker than PQ1 - 5 stars!	DOS	Anthony Bull (26)
Another Sierra Classic	DOS	William Shawn McDonie (1180)
As if One Police Quest isnt enough....	DOS	NotTwoQuick (22)
A worthy sequel and an exciting adventure.	DOS	Eurythmic (2694)
Best of the series! Loved underwater diving, overall great adventure game!	DOS	Jay Gand (43)
An outstanding adventure... ever wanted to be a cop for a day?	DOS	Mirrorshades2k (282)

Critic Reviews

Amiga Action	Amiga	Sep, 1990	84 out of 100	84
The Retro Spirit	DOS	Dec 18, 2007	5 out of 6	83
Adventure Classic Gaming	DOS	Jun 29, 2001	4 out of 5	80
ASM (Aktueller Software Markt)	Atari ST	Apr, 1989	9.6 out of 12	80
ASM (Aktueller Software Markt)	Amiga	Oct, 1990	9 out of 12	75
Joker Verlag präsentiert: Sonderheft	Amiga	1993	70 out of 100	70
Joker Verlag präsentiert: Sonderheft	Atari ST	1993	69 out of 100	69
Joker Verlag präsentiert: Sonderheft	DOS	1993	69 out of 100	69
Aventura y Cía	DOS	Jun 26, 2004		50
A Force for Good	DOS	Jan, 2009		40

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Trivia

While the first game centered on basic patrol officer procedure, this game focused more on investigative procedures. An interesting bomb disposal sequence is also included.

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If you're clever enough to "hack" into the office computers, you discover that Laura Watts, Sonny's narcotics partner from PQI, was found out to be the "Gremlin" that antagonized Dooley. She quietly retired from the force after she was caught.

Look around in the airport, and you will see Larry Laffer (and hear a quick rendition of 'For Your Thighs Only').

Take a second look at the Victor Simms picture from the manual. Remind you of anything? ("Get your stinkin' paws off me, you damned dirty ape!")

(contributed by Jason Artman)

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• Police Quest 2: The Vengeance Soundtrack (Police Quest 2: The Vengeance Soundtrack available for download (for free).)