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Lords of the Rising Sun
Lords of the Rising SunLead samurai armies to become Shogun in feudal Japan.
Police Quest: SWAT
Police Quest: SWATLead a SWAT team through realistic police scenarios
Overview
Description

Set in twelfth‑century Japan, you avenge your father's death by battling the rival Taira clan and striving to become Shogun. Command massive samurai forces, fend off ninja assassins, and lay siege to fortified castles while forging alliances and dueling rivals. The game blends strategic army management with tactical real‑time combat, offering a deep historical experience that mixes arcade action with tactical decision‑making.

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 historic strategy games
Fans of tactical police simulations
Specifications
Specifications
developer
Cinemaware
Sierra On-Line
publisher
Cinemaware, NEC Technologies, Philips Interactive Media, Victor Musical Industries
Sierra Entertainment
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
age rating
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PEGI 16, ESRB T
critic score
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37/100
General
release date
1989-12-31
1995-09-30
msrp
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$19.99
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deep blend of strategy and action
  • Rich historical setting with authentic units
  • Varied gameplay modes (turn‑based, real‑time, duels)
  • Replayable with multiple alliance outcomes
  • Deep tactical planning
  • Authentic police procedures
  • Challenging single‑player experience
  • Historical retro appeal
Cons
  • Single‑player only limits multiplayer replay value
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Outdated graphics and UI
  • Steep learning curve
  • Limited replay variety
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