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Age of Sail
Age of SailReal-time naval combat in the Age of Sail, 1775‑1820.
Police Quest: SWAT
Police Quest: SWATLead a SWAT team through realistic police scenarios
Overview
Description

Experience explosive real-time naval battles from 1775 to 1820, featuring iconic tall‑ship vessels like the Victory and Constitution. The game blends vivid 3‑D graphics with historically accurate ship models and cannon fire for an immersive maritime strategy experience. Build a career from Ensign to Admiral across single‑player campaigns, 100 scenarios, or custom battles using the robust scenario editor. Play solo or compete with friends in multiplayer, commanding fleets of over 2,000 historically accurate ships from Britain, Spain, France, and the United States.

Police Quest: SWAT puts you in the shoes of a tactical police unit, demanding careful planning and precise execution. The game blends strategy, simulation, and action as you coordinate squads, manage equipment, and respond to high‑risk incidents. Released in 1995 for PC and Mac, the title offers a gritty, methodical experience that challenges players to think like real‑world law enforcement while navigating the limitations of 1990s graphics and interface design.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Real-Time Strategy
Real-Time Strategy
Best for
Fans of historical naval strategy
Fans of tactical police simulations
Specifications
General
msrp
$49.99
$19.99−60%
release date
1996-11-30
1995-09-30
Specifications
developer
TalonSoft
Sierra On-Line
publisher
Empire Interactive, TalonSoft
Sierra Entertainment
age rating
ESRB E
PEGI 16, ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
Single player
critic score
—
37/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Rich selection of historically accurate ships
  • Extensive scenario editor for custom battles
  • Both single‑player campaign and multiplayer modes
  • Detailed 3‑D naval combat visuals
  • Deep tactical planning
  • Authentic police procedures
  • Challenging single‑player experience
  • Historical retro appeal
Cons
  • Graphics dated by modern standards
  • Limited AI sophistication in some scenarios
  • Interface can feel clunky for new players
  • Outdated graphics and UI
  • Steep learning curve
  • Limited replay variety
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