Product ReviewsCSI: Crime Scene Investigation - Dark Motives (Nintendo DS, 2007)

CSI Nintendo DS

Now children have the ability to poke at dead bodies while riding the bus! But instead of a real game, all the portable crowd gets is a toned down, uglier port of a three year old computer game. Someone needs to investigate that crime.

Welcome to the Las Vegas Crime Lab, circa 2004. Greg is still just the wacky lab guy, Catherine's ex-husband has not been brutally murdered, and Sara is still on the team (and not banging Grissom). Playing the game is like watching old reruns of the show on Spike. When it was first developed for the PC, Dark Motives was probably pretty accurate to the show, but now it feels dated. Why didn't Ubisoft decide to make a DS version of their newest CSI game? Or even their last one? It's a bummer when the DS doesn't get a unique game, but it's even worse when they just get an old hand me down title.

The game is comprised of five cases that you, the new rookie CSI, have to solve. You're teamed up with a cast member partner that follows you around from crime scene to lab and back again. They're there as a reminder that, yes, CSI is a game based on the hit CBS show of the same name. The cast member does do all the talking and expositing while you do all the work.

Work involves going over crime scenes with a fine toothed comb. CSI is all about the evidence, and it's up to you to find it. By dragging the stylus over every inch of area, you'll discover areas to look closer at. A large portion of the game is about using the various tools at your disposal. Dusting for fingerprints, swabbing samples, and getting shoe imprints is a regular occurrence in the gameRead full review...

Could be better

I bought this game because I really enjoy mystery ds games. This game however is hard to get through. There are times you have to try and try and try to figure out how to move forward and it might take a few days and then looking up helps. It can be very frustrating. The graphics also could use help. They are not as clear as they could be. For example, things you need to click on in the background do not move forward until after you click on them--or the space you think they might be. Details just are not clear enough.
The individual cases are fun. I wish they were a bit longer and easier to go through.
Over all it really is not that great a game.Read full review...

Just like the show

This game is just like the show. It is a bit difficult but has kept me entertained and guessing for hours and hours. Being new at playing video games it was difficult to learn how to use the lab equipment and figure out how to do things within the game. There is a lot of reading involved and using your memory and tools, so if you hate to read I would definitely pass this one by. It can be addicting, can't wait to play again!Read full review...

Awesome game and great seller

I bought the game because the show is my favorite and it turns out the game is tough but fun, I enjoy mystery so its all good! Its a lil difficult at 1st learning the lab machines but all the character are there to help you. Fingerprints, taking samples all over the place, you have a complete kit to go to. It is all to cool, if you like the show and what they do, you will like the game no doubt!Read full review...

Fast Shipping. Great Seller..Thanks!!!

Havent got to play it yet due to it being a Christmas present but looks to be a fun and exciting game........................................................

CSI game

i love the fact that it has to do with my fav show i know im going to love the game. even while watching the show one just wants to get into the actual crime scene n this game will actually allow you to do soRead full review...

game for intrigue

Can't wait to play this game. It is a way to learn about what police work will entail. this game is good for kids of all ages. Teenagers like it as well as adults.

Be a CSI

I really love this game.. It's alot of fun trying to figure out what to do next..But the graphics could be a little better and if you ask for help to much you have to start over.. But still fun...

Can’t wait to play!

Can’t wait to play!

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CSI game

I brougth this game for my wife, because she is a fan of this series, and not desapoint her about the game, is a good game and very descriptive.