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{{sub-stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (ポリスノーツ) is an adventure game developed by [[Konami]]. It was originally released for [[NEC]]'s [http://www.giantbomb.com/nec-pc-9801/3045-112/ PC-9821] in 1994, and then ported to the [[Sega Saturn]] in 1996.
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{{sub-stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (ポリスノーツ) is a graphic adventure game by [[Konami]] originally released for the NEC PC-9821 computer in 1994. It was written and directed by [[wikipedia:Hideo Kojima|Hideo Kojima]], who also created ''[[Snatcher]]''. It was subsequently remade for the [[wikipedia:3DO Interactive Multiplayer|3DO]] in 1995, with this version serving as the basis for the [[PlayStation]] and [[Sega Saturn]] ports, both released in 1996.
  
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It was [[wikipedia:Hideo Kojima|Hideo Kojima]]'s second adventure game. It was preceded by his first adventure game, ''[[Snatcher]]''.
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The Saturn version of ''Policenauts'' was the final console port of the game and was advertised as the definitive version.{{magref|ssmjp|1996-15|199}}{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20150914033135/http://shmuplations.com/policenauts/}} It includes an in-game glossary, support for the [[Virtua Gun]] (for the shooting sequences), additional scenes and dialogues, additional character close-ups, uncensored breast animations, bonus making videos, alternate ending credits, and full 24 FPS [[wikipedia:Cutscene|full-motion video cutscenes]] (at the expense of slightly reduced video quality, compared to the [[PlayStation]] version's 15 FPS cutscenes). The in-game glossary and making videos were actually content ported over from the 3DO's ''Policenauts Pilot Disk'' and the PlayStation's ''Policenauts Private Collection'' disc, which were bonus discs that were sold separately for those respective console versions. Because of this, the number of discs was increased to three from the previous versions' two discs. The first-print run of the Saturn version was packaged in a slipcover that included the game case itself and a hardbound picture book, complete with stickers to customise a [[Virtua Gun]] and [[Saturn Backup Memory]] cartridge.
  
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The Saturn version was at one stage advertised for a forthcoming release in North America (with a rough October 1996 release date), but this never materialised.
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The Saturn version was at one stage advertised for a forthcoming release in North America (with a rough October, later December{{magref|ig|6|43}} 1996 release date), but this never materialised. However, an English fan translation patch of the Saturn version was released at Policenauts.net in October 2016.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20170321065246/http://policenauts.net/english/patches.html}}
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Included in the package is a picture book, complete with stickers to customise a [[Virtua Gun]] and [[Saturn Backup Memory]] cartridge.
 
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According to Kojima in a 1996 interview, the Saturn version was the definitive version of the game.{{ref|[http://shmuplations.com/policenauts/ Policenauts: 1996 Developer Interview – with director Hideo Kojima]}} The Saturn version includes an in-game glossary, [[Virtua Gun]] and [[Shuttle Mouse]] support, [[Saturn Backup Memory]] support, additional scenes and dialogues, additional character close-ups, uncensored breast animations, bonus videos, alternate ending credits, and full 24 FPS [[wikipedia:Anime|anime]] [[wikipedia:Cutscene|cutscenes]] (at the expense of slightly reduced video quality, compared to the [[PlayStation]] version's 15 FPS cutscenes). An English translation patch of the Saturn version was released at Policenauts.net in October 2016.{{ref|[http://policenauts.net/english/patches.html Policenauts.net]}}
 
  
 
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Policenauts
System(s): Sega Saturn
Publisher: Konami
Developer:
Original system(s): PC-9801
Sound driver: SCSP (1/1/1 track)
Peripherals supported: Virtua Gun, Shuttle Mouse
Genre: Adventure[1][2]

















Number of players: 1
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Saturn
JP 		¥6,800 (7,004)6,800e[3] T-9510G
Non-Sega versions

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Policenauts (ポリスノーツ) is a graphic adventure game by Konami originally released for the NEC PC-9821 computer in 1994. It was written and directed by Hideo Kojima, who also created Snatcher. It was subsequently remade for the 3DO in 1995, with this version serving as the basis for the PlayStation and Sega Saturn ports, both released in 1996.

History

The Saturn version of Policenauts was the final console port of the game and was advertised as the definitive version.[4][5] It includes an in-game glossary, support for the Virtua Gun (for the shooting sequences), additional scenes and dialogues, additional character close-ups, uncensored breast animations, bonus making videos, alternate ending credits, and full 24 FPS full-motion video cutscenes (at the expense of slightly reduced video quality, compared to the PlayStation version's 15 FPS cutscenes). The in-game glossary and making videos were actually content ported over from the 3DO's Policenauts Pilot Disk and the PlayStation's Policenauts Private Collection disc, which were bonus discs that were sold separately for those respective console versions. Because of this, the number of discs was increased to three from the previous versions' two discs. The first-print run of the Saturn version was packaged in a slipcover that included the game case itself and a hardbound picture book, complete with stickers to customise a Virtua Gun and Saturn Backup Memory cartridge.

The Saturn version was at one stage advertised for a forthcoming release in North America (with a rough October, later December[6] 1996 release date), but this never materialised. However, an English fan translation patch of the Saturn version was released at Policenauts.net in October 2016.[7]

Magazine articles

Main article: Policenauts/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

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Print advert in Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) #1996-08: "1996-08 (1996-05-10,24)" (1996-04-26)
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Print advert in Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) #1996-11: "1996-11 (1996-07-12)" (1996-06-28)
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Print advert in Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) #1996-13: "1996-13 (1996-08-09)" (1996-07-26)
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Print advert in Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) #1996-14: "1996-14 (1996-08-23)" (1996-08-09)
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Print advert in Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) #1996-16: "1996-16 (1996-09-27)" (1996-09-13)
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Physical scans

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Famitsu (JP) NTSC-J
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Joypad (FR) NTSC-J
80
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Saturn Fan (JP) NTSC-J
73
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Saturn Fan (JP) NTSC-J
81
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Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
83
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Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
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Sega Saturn
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Policenauts

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Disc 1
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Manual
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Jewel Case
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Inlay
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Case Cover

Technical information

Main article: Policenauts/Technical information.

References

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  1. ↑ File:Policenauts Saturn JP Box Back.jpg
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://sega.jp/fb/segahard/ss/soft_licensee2.html (Wayback Machine: 2020-03-20 23:05)
  3. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "1996-11 (1996-07-12)" (JP; 1996-06-28), page 8
  4. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "1996-15 (1996-09-13)" (JP; 1996-08-23), page 199
  5. ↑ http://shmuplations.com/policenauts/ (Wayback Machine: 2015-09-14 03:31)
  6. ↑ Intelligent Gamer, "November 1996" (US; 1996-1x-xx), page 43
  7. ↑ http://policenauts.net/english/patches.html (Wayback Machine: 2017-03-21 06:52)
  8. ↑ Famitsu, "1996-09-20" (JP; 1996-09-06), page 1
  9. ↑ Joypad, "Novembre 1996" (FR; 1996-1x-xx), page 76
  10. ↑ Saturn Fan, "1996 No. 19" (JP; 1996-09-06), page 196
  11. ↑ Saturn Fan, "1996 No. 22" (JP; 1996-10-18), page 62
  12. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "1996-15 (1996-09-13)" (JP; 1996-08-23), page 243
  13. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "Readers rating final data" (JP; 2000-03), page 10


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