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Police Quest: In Pursuit of the Death Angel is a detective and mystery adventure game released in 1987 for MS-DOS. Developed and published by Sierra On-Line, Inc., it is a point and click adventure that uses a side view perspective. The game follows the story of Sonny Bonds, a police officer in a small town who investigates a growing drug trade linked to a criminal figure known as the Death Angel.

Players control Officer Bonds as he progresses from patrol duties to detective work. The game emphasizes realistic police procedures, requiring the player to follow proper protocols during investigations and interactions. A significant portion of gameplay involves operating a police vehicle from an overhead map view to navigate the city, respond to calls, and engage in pursuits. Players must also obey traffic laws while driving. Progression is structured around solving cases, gathering evidence, and completing specific police tasks to advance the narrative toward a confrontation with the Death Angel.

The adventure uses a text parser interface for issuing commands to interact with the environment and characters. Gameplay systems include examining crime scenes, interviewing witnesses, and managing equipment according to standard police practice. Certain sequences test the player's efficiency in vehicle operation and adherence to procedure, with failure to follow correct steps often resulting in setbacks. The overall structure presents a linear mystery where careful attention to detail and realistic simulation of police work are central to completing the story.