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May 15 1984. In a bar, shortly after a shady deal took place two men enter the bar. They are undercover cops, and once the criminal notices them, he flees the bar, and as his motorcycle skims past town, the pick-up truck used by the undercover cops isn't capable of keeping up when the criminal goes past a fence into an open field. However, while escaping, he left something very important behind. Three days later, someone breaks one of the agents' house. Inside, John and Jackie Ryan are brutally assassinated by an unknown hitman. Their son Jake witnesses everything hidden from the closet in his parent's room.

11 years pass by, and Jake Ryan, living with his grandmother since the incident, joins the Academy and graduates with flying colours. His parents' death turned into a cold case, despite the best attempts by Lyle Jamison, one of John's closest friends and P.I. to bring the criminals into justice. As he is assigned to the local Jackson Beach PD, he learns that stolen National Guard weapons are suspected to be circulating in the area, and one night something catches Jake's eye that might bring him closer to the truth...

Designed by former Police Quest mastermind Jim Walls, Blue Force is an adventure game mostly similar to Walls' previous games with Sierra, where real police procedures are blended into the gameplay. Visually it is also inspired by late SCI engine games, with carefully crafted backgrounds overlayed with video-captured sprites as characters. Interface, however, is different, as the player has the complete inventory on the bottom side of the screen and actions (walk, look talk and use) can be reached using the right button.

Police File
Ryan Double Homicide
06-14-83
Case Status: Unsolved
Recommended Source: Lyle Jamison

Attending Officer's Comments:
Tuesday, June 14, 1983. At approximately 10:00 PM, Lieutenant John Ryan and his wife were brutally murdered in their home. Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene, having suffered multiple gunshot wounds. There are no suspects at this time. The Ryans are survived by an only son, Jake.

Now it's your turn...
You are Jake Ryan, rookie motorcycle cop. Ten years have passed since the unsolved murder of your parents, but threads of evidence still exist. Teamed with your father's partner, you begin to weave the all but forgotten strands together. As your past comes into focus, the line between justice and vengeance begins to blur. Will the truth force you over the line?

Blue Force... the only way you'll know!

Game features:
- Smooth animation through the use of fully digitized actors.
- Quick reaction interface gives you the speed you'll need to survive high-pressure situations.
- Authentic police procedures help guide your investigation.
- Digitized sound effects and dynamic original music provide pulse-pounding excitement.
- True-to-life action: intrigue, suspect arrests, and gunfights.
- Challenging, multi-layered game play.

Retired California Highway Patrolman and now best-selling computer game designer, Jim Walls.
Born and raised: Kingsburg, California.

In 1971, Jim joined the law enforcement community as a cadet at the California Highway Patrol Academy. His career, spanning some 15 years, found Jim patrolling from the San Fernando Valley to Fresno. The experiences he lived- and survived- provide the basis for his realistic storylines.

- Question suspects while investigating cases.
- Life and death situations call for a steady hand and cool head.
- Exercise correct police procedure or pay the ultimate price.
- Smooth, easy-to-use driving interface allows you to patrol Jackson Beach in search of clues.

For DOS/Windows (via DOSBox) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections]