Installing the 2003 PC version of Crime Patrol 2: Drug Wars (originally by American Laser Games and re-released by Digital Leisure) on modern systems often requires a few tweaks due to its age and reliance on older video codecs. 1. Basic Installation If you have the original CD or an ISO image: Run Setup as Administrator : Right-click the install.exe on the disc and select Run as administrator Default Directory
: The 2003 version relies on MPEG-1/MPEG-2 video. Modern Windows often lacks the specific older filters needed. It is recommended to install the K-Lite Codec Pack (Mega version) and select during setup to ensure the FMV videos play correctly. Set Compatibility for Game Executable : After installation, find the game's in its folder (e.g., DrugWars.exe Set compatibility to Reduced color mode (16-bit color) and Run in 640 x 480 resolution to prevent modern scaling issues. Alternative: Use ScummVM (Recommended) Installing the 2003 PC version of Crime Patrol
Installing the 2003-era Digital Leisure re-release on modern hardware often requires specific workarounds due to its age and reliance on older codecs. Set to Windows XP (Service Pack 3) Check
Mission Structure: You progress through four distinct environments: Sierra County (New Mexico), Chicago, the U.S.-Mexico Border, and finally South America. Installing the 2003-era Digital Leisure re-release on modern
In this sequel to the original Crime Patrol, you play an anonymous agent tasked with dismantling a massive international narcotics cartel. The game takes you through four gritty locations: Sierra County: Fighting local smugglers in rural settings. Chicago: High-stakes urban warfare in the "Big City".