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"Drug Wars," also known as "Crime Patrol 2: Drug Wars," is a light gun shooter video game which was released for the Panasonic 3DO in 1994. The game is an interactive, full-motion video experience, featuring live-action sequences and actors. Players assume the role of a law enforcement officer joining forces with the DEA to bring down drug lords across America's urban landscapes. Equipped with a light gun (or using the 3DO controller as a substitute), players navigate through various locations, such as the border towns, urban hideouts, and South American jungles, aiming to capture drug traffickers. The gameplay is intense and fast-paced, requiring quick reflexes to shoot enemies and make arrests, with the narrative progressing based on the player’s performance.

The game was developed by American Laser Games and is noted for its distinctive arcade-style video presentation, which was innovative at the time of its release. "Drug Wars" offered a somewhat controversial thematic focus on combatting drug trafficking, a hot topic in the United States during the early 90s. The game's reception was mixed, with praise for its engaging real-life video scenes and criticism for the repetitive nature and simplistic gameplay typical of light gun shooters from that era. Despite this, it experienced enough success to be ported to various other systems following its debut on the 3DO. "Drug Wars" provided not just entertainment but also a unique, albeit dramatized, commentary on the drug war issues prevalent during its time, adding depth to its narrative and gameplay.

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