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Chase H.Q. is an arcade action-racing game developed and published by Taito in 1988. Players assume the roles of police officers driving a Porsche 928-like sports car, pursuing and apprehending criminal suspects by ramming their vehicles until they stop. The gameplay combines racing mechanics with a countdown timer, creating tension as players must intercept targets before time expires.
Between stages, players can upgrade their vehicle's performance. Inspired by police television dramas of the era, the game featured digitized voice samples for added immersion and was later ported to numerous home consoles and computers, spawning several sequels including Special Criminal Investigation.
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What kind of game is Chase H.Q.?
Chase H.Q. is an action-racing arcade game developed and published by Taito in 1988. Players assume the roles of police officers tasked with chasing down fleeing criminal suspects in unmarked police cars.
What kind of car do you drive in Chase H.Q.?
The player drives an unmarked sports car that closely resembles a Porsche 928. The game tasks you with using this powerful vehicle to run the suspect's getaway car off the road before a strict time limit expires.
How do you stop the criminals in Chase H.Q.?
Players must repeatedly ram the suspect's vehicle from behind or the side until their damage meter is fully depleted. Once the vehicle takes enough damage, the suspect is forced to pull over and is apprehended.
Did Chase H.Q. receive any console ports or sequels?
Yes, the massive success of the original arcade game led to console ports for systems like the TurboGrafx-16. It also spawned an arcade sequel titled Special Criminal Investigation in 1989.
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