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CSI: Miami

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6.9 User Score:

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Game Info

Publisher: Ubisoft

Developer: 369 Interactive

Genre(s): Adventure

Players: 1

ESRB Rating: M (Mature)

Release Date: November 16, 2004

Summary

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]

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What The Critics Said

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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.

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PC Gameworld

A decent game if you dig mystery fiction and have an itch to use forensic tools.

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GameZone

Very linear. You will not be able to progress until something is collected or someone is questioned.

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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.

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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.

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Jolt Online Gaming UK

CSI: Miami may not be much more than a glorified interactive story book, but it’s still easy to recommend.

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PC Gamer

Ubisoft's true crime is in trotting out lame production values... again, for the third time. [March 2005, p.74]

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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GameSpy

This is adventure gaming for lazy gamers who don't mind being led around on a leash.

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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.

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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]

What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 6.9 (out of 10) based on 14 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Michelle L. gave it a9:
I think it is a great game, all except I have the hardest time getting warrants.

Alexis G. gave it a0:
Another piece of junk from Ubi Soft. Terrible waste of time and money.

R. Sherlock gave it an8:
Although this game is basically identical to its two predecessors, I think the balance has finally been found between challanging and impossible. A good set of stories that kept me interested right to the end of the 5th.

Lyndiana P. gave it a9:
The game is great and the series itself is far more greater. Good game, advanced technology, outstanding graphics, great storyline. Just wonder, when will Max Collins next book on CSI Miami, coming out on sale?

Becky S. gave it a2:
The game itself was alright, However, it only has five cases in the whole game! It took me a day and I completed the game!

Raymond gave it a 9:
This Game is awesome i love the csi show and the game is even better!!!

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