Old School - The Keisastsukan (2000, Arcade)

[JohnBM01]

For the purpose of discussing this arcade game, I will use "The Keisatsukan." In America, it is called "Police 911," and in Europe, it is called "Police 24/7." Now on to the game. Games requiring light guns at arcades have been around for quite a while. Duck Hunt was one of the earliest, following in its footsteps were Hogan's Alley, Lethal Enforcers, Time Crisis, and even Silent Scope. In the year 2000, the makers of the successful "Lethal Enforcers" series, Konami, made an arcade game called "The Keisatsukan." This game makes Time Crisis look like child's play. Konami is no stranger to unique arcade games, having made "Dance Dance Revolution" and "Fighting Mania." The Keisatsukan is a shooting game with a BIG difference. Is it a good game? Read on.

OTHER INFO: The arcade game "The Keisatsukan" is a shooting game set in my favorite city in the world, Tokyo, Japan. Beautiful city... except for the Japanese Mafia trying to smuggle weapons into Japan from America. The Japanese Mafia, Gokudo-Kai, is looking to send Tokyo straight to Hell, but not without killing the Tokyo police and holding hostage. The goal is to kill six of Tokyo's most wanted in an effort to preserve peace in Tokyo. As you are cappin' on Gokudo-Kai, you are a big part of the game. No, really. You are so much a determining character because your body motions play a key role in where you move, where you shoot, and if you're in the line of fire or in the wrong place at the wrong time, you get shot. So you have to move around. That means moving to the left, moving to the right, and ducking. You can't get literally shot, but it's a pretty damn big exercise! I can still feel my legs and feet hurting from ducking and moving! The only problem I faced was that the version I was playing was in Korean, so I couldn't understand a lot of the text. The firefighting and gunplay are purposely slow so you can actually make your moves carefully.

PROS: you are REALLY a part of the game from movement to shooting; action is quite exciting and tough; an intriguing storyline where the environment is hostile and believable; almost seems like a movie in a way

CONS: action can be slow, sometimes a bit TOO slow; can really wear out your legs. Thank goodness the game can be completed in about 10 or 12 minutes!;

FINAL VERDICT: Want a workout? Want a game that takes Time Crisis-stlye hiding and shooting to a new level? Find "The Keisatsukan" at a certain arcade room! (Final Verdict: 8.50/10.00)

MORE INFO: http://klov.net/game_detail.php?letter=&game_id=8287

 

[JohnBM01]

A small note about this game. I've played the Japanese version of "Police 911" called "The Keisatsukan." So the storyline is different from "Police 911." The storyline in "The Keisatsukan" starts in Tokyo before making its way into Los Angeles. Police 911 completely starts in Los Angeles and goes into Tokyo. For more information, check out this BIG FAQ site:

http://www.putt-puttgolf.com/GameCodes/police911codes.htm

The different versions of this arcade game will vary, so I called this about the version I played.

 

[a6m5]

I think, I've played this game before. Probably last winter, in the local arcade. It was Japanese "keisatsukan", but it was in Korean language.

 

[JFM92_GTRacer]

i never had the guts to stand up and play Police 911 at the arcade
i just never had the balls to play it

 

[JohnBM01]

Didn't have the guts to play Police 911/Police 24-7/The Keisatsukan? Why so? I always wanted to know what it was like to play the arcade game even if I made an ass out of myself in Texas City, TX, USA. And let me tell you. It's been about 36 hours since I played the arcade game about 3 or 4 times, and my upper legs STILL hurt after playing the game! Last time I had a lot of muscle pain was when some people challenged me to pulling down 100 of those weights you pull down from these handlebars. That was back in 1999, as I won the challenge. My arms were hurting like crap! I give my legs a workout, and I'm damn near beaten up trying to walk. Even hurts sitting down. This is probably why it's good that the game takes about 10 or 15 minutes to complete.

This game is available at home, at least in Japan (maybe America too?). I heard it costs the American equivalent of just under 70$ USD. It comes with some motion sensor so that you still move left and right, not to mention ducking. The home version also features a training mode and some other stuff.

According to The Keisatsukan, you start in Tokyo's Shinjuku district, then you make your way into Los Angeles trying to capture the other criminals, as I have read. Now, you don't select what route you want to take, so it's pretty linear. Each time you take out an innocent (I capped about 4 or 5 in my first few plays), you get a quick cutscene saying "Bystander Shot." That time can be quite crucial. The longer you go without getting shot, the more bonuses you get. You go from Five Second Bonuses to Three or so lives. Now remember. The arcade unit I was on was in Korean. So I didn't understand the bonuses in detail.

I gave this game the benefit of the doubt because while it was a shooting game, you really felt like you're part of the game. All you do is move out of the way and kill members of the Gokudo-Kai Japanese Mafia. In the early 1990s, action this real was mostly in games like the original Myst, the Police Quest series, and all other movie-like games. This arcade game took everything from the 1990s, bring it into the 21st Century (thought the game was made in the 20th Century), and damn it, it's quite unique. Believe me when I say that you have to actually WORK for beating the game.

 

[JFM92_GTRacer]

Didn't have the guts to play Police 911/Police 24-7/The Keisatsukan? Why so? I always wanted to know what it was like to play the arcade game even if I made an ass out of myself in Texas City, TX, USA. And let me tell you. It's been about 36 hours since I played the arcade game about 3 or 4 times, and my upper legs STILL hurt after playing the game! Last time I had a lot of muscle pain was when some people challenged me to pulling down 100 of those weights you pull down from these handlebars. That was back in 1999, as I won the challenge. My arms were hurting like crap! I give my legs a workout, and I'm damn near beaten up trying to walk. Even hurts sitting down. This is probably why it's good that the game takes about 10 or 15 minutes to complete.

This game is available at home, at least in Japan (maybe America too?). I heard it costs the American equivalent of just under 70$ USD. It comes with some motion sensor so that you still move left and right, not to mention ducking. The home version also features a training mode and some other stuff.

According to The Keisatsukan, you start in Tokyo's Shinjuku district, then you make your way into Los Angeles trying to capture the other criminals, as I have read. Now, you don't select what route you want to take, so it's pretty linear. Each time you take out an innocent (I capped about 4 or 5 in my first few plays), you get a quick cutscene saying "Bystander Shot." That time can be quite crucial. The longer you go without getting shot, the more bonuses you get. You go from Five Second Bonuses to Three or so lives. Now remember. The arcade unit I was on was in Korean. So I didn't understand the bonuses in detail.

I gave this game the benefit of the doubt because while it was a shooting game, you really felt like you're part of the game. All you do is move out of the way and kill members of the Gokudo-Kai Japanese Mafia. In the early 1990s, action this real was mostly in games like the original Myst, the Police Quest series, and all other movie-like games. This arcade game took everything from the 1990s, bring it into the 21st Century (thought the game was made in the 20th Century), and damn it, it's quite unique. Believe me when I say that you have to actually WORK for beating the game.

i guess after hearing u say pretty much u worned out after playing the game, it actually encourages me to play.
LOL i need a workout anyways

 

[JohnBM01]

I think since Wednesday, my upper legs feel better after playing. I'm a skinny guy, so don't think I'm some built hunk. Then again, if I was a hunk, I'd probably get more ladies.

Something you probably don't know about me is that I'm a pretty flexible, energetic, and expressive person, even away from the Internet. So, having to move around so much and being careful doing it, I got banged up with my upper legs. But it's been around 3 or 4 days resting my legs and such, my legs are fine now. The motion sensors are a big step up in terms of arcade games. You actually feel part of the game more than ever. The game may be been around since 2000. My thing is, I don't think arcades are dead. I still find enjoyment in arcade games. When I find a section at the mall, I'll be in that arcade room, getting change, and playing away. "The Keisatsukan" is a great game if you want to actually feel part of a shooting game. It all takes careful movements and knowing when and how to get out of the way. If you find this game or its sequel, "The Keisatsukan 2/Police 911 2/ Police 24-7 2," play it.

If I am fortunate to play "The Keisatsukan 2," I'll be sure to review that as well. From what I've read, you venture around Japan taking down the Japanese Mafia. Until then, play "The Keisatsukan" and keep cappin' those Gokudo-Kai punks.