Taito Chase H.Q.

Taito Chase H.Q. developed and published by Taito in 1991.

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Author(s): MadMattyMadMatty
System: Game Gear
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Publication Date: 19/03/2014
YouTube Release: 31/12/2028
Duration: 00:31:40
File Size: 54.89 MB (56212.00 KB)
Downloads: 547 downloads
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Player's Review

"New York has become a haven for drug dealers, murderers, and petty criminals of all sorts. The New York City Police Department has established a special task force to help clean up the city. Based in Manhattan, the Chase task force is responsible for handling dangerous, high-speed car chase operations to apprehend escaping criminals.

It's Chase H.Q. but a little different for Sega's 8Bit platforms. There are Five stages just like the arcade but it would make for a very short game once you finish those levels so this game loops three times with a mild difficulty increase between each. before each level you get the option to spend some of your score on options to make life a little easier such as an extra turbo, grippier tyres and high performance engine oil.

During play your task is to catch up to the criminal and smash his car into submission. There is a time limit and to slow you down the roads can become twisty with tight turns requiring you to slow down. As well as traffic there are sometimes obstacles in the road which also slow you down when hit. You have a trusty turbo to help catch with the criminal, best used on straights.

Some roads have boxes and barrels on them. Hitting enough of these will reward you with an extra continue, just note that they also cause you to slow down when hit. The bushes and bins don't seem to offer the same reward. Not long after the start of each chase, the road will split with an arrow pointing to the faster route.

Overall, it's an ok Chase H.Q. game but I'm sure the graphics could have been better, much better although looking quite basic might be what helps it give a good sense of speed over games like outrun. The music is dreadful and could have been so much better. The game was also on Master System exclusive to EU regions with a different hud.