Honestly? Crime Patrol 2: Drug Wars is not a "good" game by modern standards. The acting is B-movie gold, the hit detection is fuzzy, and you’ll die because a pixel of cocaine on a table looked like a gun. But for retro enthusiasts, it’s a perfect time capsule of the FMV era.

The 2003 American Lasergames PC version is the most accessible way to play it without a LaserDisc player. Once installed correctly, you get the full cheesy intro, the digitized screams, and that satisfying "Case closed!" screen.

  • Arcade Comparison Mode

  • Custom Crosshairs

  • Unlockable Training Mode


  • Follow on-screen prompts to accept license and choose installation folder (default Program Files\Crime Patrol 2).
  • When prompted, install DirectX/Visual C++ runtimes if bundled.
  • Finish installation and allow any DirectPlay prompts (if shown).
  • If the installer fails on modern Windows:

    First, a quick history lesson. The original Crime Patrol 2: Drug Wars was a LaserDisc arcade game. In 2003, American Lasergames (known for reviving FMV light-gun games) released a PC port on a single CD-ROM. Unlike the earlier DOS versions, this one was built for Windows 98/XP.

    Key features of the 2003 version: