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This is a great game I used to play at the arcade, and then later on my old PC DOS based computer.

Crime Patrol is a live-action laserdisc video game released by American Laser Games in 1993. American Laser Games released a sequel, Crime Patrol 2: Drug Wars, the following year. The gameplay is quite typical like we see in shooter games as it its arcade style but it is quite swift with smooth animations and some very fine controls.

The PC versions use a mouse or light gun to aim and shoot the villains. Reloading is done by moving the light gun outside of the screen and pressing the trigger; this is also achieved when using the mouse by directing the cursor to the bottom right-hand corner of the screen and right-clicking. The player can reload at any time and an infinite number of times. The player has three lives at his disposal. There are four levels, not counting the shooting range, which one can access to improve one's aim and reflexes.

If you loved playing these FMV games back in the day, I'm sure you'll love them every bit as much now.

Conclusion: Even though this game is challenging and will require much practice before becoming a top cop, you will enjoy it tremendously!

Rated this 8/10

After two trips to the Wild West, one to futuristic space and a journey to 1930's Chicago - American Laser Games turned their eye to wearing a badge. 'Crime Patrol' continued their lightgun theme of action and humor in the FMV genre with it's strengths and weaknesses.

It started out like most of their titles did in the arcades as a laserdisc title capturing attention with it's real life visuals and gobbling up quarters. It soon landed at every home PC / console capable of playing it. Successfully completing levels is the name of the game. 'Rookie', 'Undercover' then 'SWAT' and finally 'Delta Force'. Success is of course taking out criminals / terrorists on screen while avoiding hitting innocent people or law enforcement.

'Crime Patrol' has the typical FMV charms and limitations. Played to completion avoiding death nets you a 20-25 minute experience. Though there is some humorous death screens to be found. ALG actor Mike Fleming repeats as your undercover partner (he was Captain Talon in Space Pirates) while an actor playing a murderous criminal boss here would go on to play Lopez the drug kingpin in the sequel 'Drug Wars'.

Some cheesy acting. A few car chases, explosions, a trip to a strip club amongst other locales sum up 'Crime Patrol'. A fun shooter title of yesterday for those who know what they're in for or want a piece of nostalgia.