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 GAMES: CSI: Miami follows the format of Ubisoft's successful "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" game series. Players will solve a number of complex cases working with the stars of the show. Investigation includes using high-tech forensic tools to find the evidence, as well as interrogation and puzzle solving. "CSI: Miami" is a fast-paced drama inspired by the top-rated series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation that follows a South Florida team of forensic investigators who use both cutting-edge scientific methods and old-fashioned police work to solve crimes. [Ubisoft]
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more... 70
Quandary
I found the suspect/witness interviewing a bit tiresome at times and on occasion found myself wondering who I should talk to next, but then reminded myself that this is a crime investigation adventure where suspect/witness interviewing is a vital element.
 69
PC Gameworld
A decent game if you dig mystery fiction and have an itch to use forensic tools.
68
GameZone
Very linear. You will not be able to progress until something is collected or someone is questioned.
66
Game Over Online
The five cases that you solve are pretty ordinary, and you spend way more time chasing down false leads than figuring out what happened and why.
65
Worth Playing
As an episode, this would be quite entertaining to watch once or twice. As a game, however, it doesn’t manage to get the job done, falling way too short on actual substance and gameplay.
64
Jolt Online Gaming UK
CSI: Miami may not be much more than a glorified interactive story book, but it’s still easy to recommend.
62
PC Gamer
Ubisoft's true crime is in trotting out lame production values... again, for the third time. [March 2005, p.74]
60
GameSpot
It's a copy of a previously released game that wasn't that great to begin with, but with the less-engaging characters of the Miami cast and a series of mysteries that also aren't as interesting.
60
IGN
Given that we have seen the same formula twice before and the Miami crew are a bit dull this iteration is only likely to appeal to diehards.
55
Computer and Video Games
The whole thing's about as free-roaming as a man in a straightjacket locked in a padded cell, and about as fast moving as a glacier.
50
Cheat Code Central
It doesn't require much thinking but since CSI has been doing the thinking for viewers for so many years maybe the majority of the game players will require this level of babysitting.
50
Adventure Gamers
The poorly designed game logic, lackluster characters and frustrating pixel hunts are flaws that can’t be ignored. Only dedicated fans of the Miami-based show might find this title worth the price of admission.
45
1UP
Point-and-click adventures can be great, but more often than not they end up being tedious and mundane. CSI: Miami falls squarely into the latter category, despite the high production values and being so faithful to the source material.
42
Just Adventure
It is living proof (among many others) that in order to successfully top a sequel (or, in this case, an otherwise successful sequel), you have to work twice as hard. And that is something that the developers simply failed to do.
40
GameSpy
This is adventure gaming for lazy gamers who don't mind being led around on a leash.
40
G4 TV
For slightly more money, those players could pick up one of the season box sets, in which even the commentaries would provide more consistent entertainment than this dry drama.
30
Computer Games Magazine
The game's dialogue system almost resembles a tree, except you basically just click on any of the questions until they're all gone. Interrogation at its, um, finest. [June 2005, p.58]
Michelle L. gave it a9: Alexis G. gave it a0: R. Sherlock gave it an8: Lyndiana P. gave it a9: Becky S. gave it a2: Raymond gave it a 9: |
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