Policenauts Saturn box art

Sega Saturn · Adventure

Policenauts

SystemSega Saturn
GenreAdventure
DeveloperKonami
PublisherKonami
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 7

Released for the Sega Saturn, Policenauts is an adventure game developed by Konami.

Among the 19 Saturn adventure games in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.

Konami also made Sonic the Hedgehog, Snatcher and Suikoden for the Saturn.

Policenauts is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Policenauts is like

Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.

Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.

Policenauts gameplay screenshot on Saturn
In-game screenshot (Saturn)

Policenauts walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Policenauts.

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Policenauts FAQ

Who made Policenauts?

It was developed by Konami.

Is Policenauts multiplayer?

No. Policenauts is a single-player game.

How long does Policenauts take to play?

As an adventure game, Policenauts typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Policenauts on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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