description Policenauts Overview
Policenauts is a graphic adventure game set in the mid-21st century, following astronaut Jonathan Ingram’s recovery after a 24-year cryosleep episode. He investigates a murder and disappearance aboard a space colony, uncovering an illicit organ trafficking operation as he works as a detective in Los Angeles. The game was developed by Hideo Kojima and originally released for the PC-9821 in 1994.
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info Policenauts Specifications
| Country | Japan |
| Year | 1994 |
help Policenauts FAQ
Who made Policenauts?
Policenauts was written and directed by Hideo Kojima and developed by Konami. It was first released for the NEC PC-9821 in Japan in 1994.
What is the plot of Policenauts?
The story follows Jonathan Ingram, a former astronaut found alive after 24 years in cryosleep. He investigates the murder of his ex-wife and a disappearance connected to the space colony Beyond Coast.
Which platforms received Policenauts?
Policenauts appeared on PC-9821, 3DO, PlayStation, and Sega Saturn in Japan. The game did not receive an official English release, which is why fan translation patches became important.
How is Policenauts connected to Snatcher and Metal Gear?
Like Snatcher, Policenauts is a cinematic adventure game from Hideo Kojima before Metal Gear Solid made him globally famous. It shares Kojima's interest in science fiction, detective stories, long dialogue scenes, and movie references.
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