Overview
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player)
- Genre
- Release Date
Wii (Wii Shop)
- 28th Jul 2008, 600 points
- 5th Sep 2008, 600 points
- 26th Aug 2008, 600 points
- Also Available On
- Controller Support
Reviews
Review Chase H.Q. (Virtual Console / TurboGrafx-16)
Let's go Mr. Driver!
Back in 1988 Taito released Chase HQ into arcades around the world. It took the driving aspects from many other racing games of the time period and coupled them together with the intense action of a high-speed police pursuit. While this offered a nice change of pace from the typical and often redundant racing experiences found...
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Chase H.Q. News
News EU VC Releases: DoReMi Fantasy and Ys Book I & II
Can you believe it? It's already time to say goodbye to the Hanabi Festival, as this is presumably the last week with imports. But it goes out with a bang - Not only are there two more imports available, they're accompanied by two Turbografx games, one of which is spectacular.
First, the new imports: DoReMi Fantasy: Milon's DokiDoki Adventure was...
News TurboGrafx-16 Releases - September
It's the last Friday of the month, so Hudson has outlined their VC plans for next month. There appears to be a "game swap" of sorts taking place - The US is getting two games that Europe has had for a few months, while Europe is getting two games the US recently got!
The US can look forward to sampling the delights of two import shooters -...
News USA VC Update: Chase HQ and Art of Fighting 2
This week’s Virtual Console releases cater nicely for those of you that either enjoy chasing criminals in fast cars or beating the seven shades out of fellow human beings.
First up is Taito’s arcade classic Chase HQ, represented here by the TG-16/PC Engine conversion. Sadly, this isn’t a brilliant port of the coin-op original and even hardcore...
About The Game
This is a different style of racing game in which you attempt to catch criminals by chasing them and ramming their cars off the road. Playing as two cops from the NYPD special “CHASE H.Q.” unit, the first half of each stage involves you maneuvering your unmarked car in a heated chase, followed by an action sequence in the latter half.
Once you reach the target vehicle, you flip on your lights and siren, and then try to stop the culprits by repeatedly colliding with them. Use your different gears wisely as you make your way through streets and around corners, and be careful not to hit objects or other cars, or you’ll lose speed. Also at your disposal are turbo units for temporary extra speed and ramming power.
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Lets go Mr Driver!
If the version of Chase H.Q. for the TG-16 is the same as the arcade version, then I'll be definitely getting this the day it is release. Had a lot of fun playing the arcade version back in the days.
I eagerly wait the review since this game is announced for July. Its like Out Run meets Cops!
I remember playing this in the Arcade a few times. I remember this being really fun, I also remember how much I love the old arcades back in the day:)
Thank goodness it's not the C64 version! I'm still scarred by the playground ridicule of my Spectrum owning friends at the sight of that attrocious port!
I am glad its the Turbografx version over the NES version since its more arcade perfect.
This game looks awesome! With great arcade ports like this, I'm suprised the Turbografx-16 wasn't successful. What happened?
Lucky #7
I hope it's really a July release. And I hope it's a good port of the arcade, because i want it!
@Mickeymac
I know what happened; Nintendo NES happened.
@Atlantis1982
You mean Super NES, right? Because some how, I don't see the NES leading to it's downfall.
Is this a good game? I'm usually not a huge racing fan but if it's well done and fun to play I'm sold.
This was a fun arcade racer back in 1988, but it's just not held up very well over the years. I remember now why I used to sink so many quarters in the arcade games after trying to beat these strict time limits again.
Sounds like I should pass. Thanks.
How are the controls? Otherwise, I stand by my assumption that this game will be awesome.
Even if the game doesn't come recommended, you gotta admit, that tunnel effect is pretty cool. I've never seen that effect done in an old racer like this before.
Well I'll still be getting this, I love the game. Hopefully out in the EU soon.
... But now i am put off by the 2 star rating so now i don't think i will be getting this after all. Shame as ONM said this was one of the Turbographx games to look out for.
As I said, the visuals are the game's high point by far. It's all downhill after that.
is this version better than the master system version
This game does look kind of cool, but sounds like it would not be good to download. It looks a lot like Top Gear 2.
I confused this game with the fun arcade driving/shooting hybrid, Lucky & Wild. Too bad that will never come out, it has never been ported to any console.
Dang! So it wasn't a good port after all! Oh well, I guess it's a good thing I was short on cash, because I woulda picked this up in a heart-beat, and have to experience the displeasure first-hand. I'll probably get this eventually though, since I'm weak, but I was saving some points for other games, and now I won't be wasting them this. Sad really, since I determined Ys wasn't worth getting, and I don't think I'll get Break In, so basicly out of the whole "Hudson Month", I'll only be getting Star Parodier. Though I could simply sub in some worthwhile games instead
.....Sounds like the police chase mode from Burnout 2.....
Phantom - that bit in Burnout 2 was inspired by Chase HQ.
To be honest, as much as I love this game it hasn't aged well. The arcade original is pretty shallow and it doesn't help that the TG-16/PC Engine conversion isn't anywhere near perfect. However, if you have a real desire to play this then pick up the Taito Memories collection on the PS2, or the Japanese Saturn Chase HQ/SCI double pack. Or, if you want to play a more advanced variant, pick up Ray Tracers on the PSX, which is a 3D update that Taito did. It can be completed in under an hour but is loads of fun while it lasts and shouldn't cost you much cash money.
And beside, I want to know why the arcade version is not on Taito legend 1 or 2
I'll second the Ray Tracers recommendation. Very cool game.
And I did say in the review that those who loved the arcade classic might like this as well, but to pass for everyone else. Some games age better than others. This one didn't age very well.
you're right about the fact that it didn't age well. but it's the same for every racer of it's kind. Most of the racer in you're top 10 racers wanted didn't age well, if not all (mario kart is the only one). We play them for nostalgia reason
This game isn't that bad but it isn't that good either. I had never played this version before until today. I did however play Super Chase H.Q for SNES when it first came out and I enjoyed that one and thought that I would enjoy this one. The time limit is deffinitely annoying though
Horrible review! i can beat this version with my eye's closed and i have no issues with control what so ever i think you just suck!! I own this hucard and play it quite frequently,it's a daily beater but a fun game.
I know I'm only gonna play this once or twice but that's worth £4.20 right? Looks in the air and shakes his fist Dam you nostalgia trips! Making me buy games I won't play... Again!
I played this game a lot on the Game Boy.
Loved this 18 years ago... but I shouldn't have downloaded it. Breaks my heart; its that rubbish.
where's chase hq 2 for the genesis... i had that and loved it as a kid. you get to use different vehicles and stuff. i bought the snes one recently and it isn't as good (not too keen on the first person car view when the graphics aren't that great)
I have this for the game boy. That version is ok, as well. I loved it.
i had the AMIGA version in 1989,i used to play it alot,ive got the ARCADE version on Mame which is far superior.
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