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Police Quest: SWAT
Police Quest: SWATLead a SWAT team through realistic police scenarios
Warlords Battlecry II
Warlords Battlecry IILead a hero, command armies, and conquer Etheria’s 67 regions.
Overview
Description

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.

Warlords Battlecry II drops you into the fantasy world of Etheria, where you choose one of twelve distinct races, each with its own hero type, buildings, and resource needs. As a hero you guide your forces across a non‑linear campaign, capturing all sixty‑seven regions to achieve total domination. The game blends real‑time strategy with role‑playing elements, offering both single‑player and multiplayer modes. Build armies, research upgrades, and customize your hero while battling friends or AI opponents in a richly detailed fantasy setting.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Real-Time Strategy
Real-Time Strategy
Best for
Fans of tactical police simulations
Fans of strategy‑RPG and fantasy warfare
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99
$19.99
release date
1995-09-30
2002-03-12
Specifications
developer
Sierra On-Line
Strategic Studies Group
publisher
Sierra Entertainment
Strategic Studies Group
age rating
PEGI 16, ESRB T
ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
37/100
82/100+122%
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deep tactical planning
  • Authentic police procedures
  • Challenging single‑player experience
  • Historical retro appeal
  • Deep blend of RTS and RPG mechanics
  • Twelve distinct races offer high replay value
  • Non‑linear campaign encourages strategic freedom
  • Robust multiplayer support for competitive play
Cons
  • Outdated graphics and UI
  • Steep learning curve
  • Limited replay variety
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Limited modding tools
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