CSI: Dark Motives

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CSI: Dark Motives
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Developer(s) 369 Interactive (PC)
Powerhead Games (DS)
Publisher(s) Ubisoft
Platforms Microsoft Windows, Nintendo DS
Release date(s) Windows
    Nintendo DS
        Genre(s) Adventure
        Mode(s) Single player

        CSI: Dark Motives is a computer game based on the CSI: Crime Scene Investigation television series. The game was developed by 369 Interactive, published by Ubisoft, and was released for the PC in 2004. In November 2007 it was remade by Powerhead Games, published by Ubisoft and released for Nintendo DS.

        The Cases

        Case 1: "Daredevil Disaster"

        When Ace Dillinger, a professional stuntman for World's Wildest Stunts, crashes his motorbike at a stuntshow, there is a call for the CSI crew. You play a new recruit working with Catherine Willows on this case. The suspects are the stunt supervisor, the show's producer and a motorcycle mechanic.

        Case 2: "Prints and Pauper"

        A seemingly homeless man is found dead in an abandoned insane asylum. The contents of his stomach seem to show otherwise. You work with Warrick Brown on this case. The suspects in this case point to the owner of a classy French restaurant, a socialite whose father recently died and the manager of a Pawn Shop.

        Case 3: "Diggin' It"

        Human bones are dug up at a construction site for a new casino. It is believed the site is an ancient Indian burial ground. You work with Sara Sidle in this case. Suspects include the previous owner of the land, The construction supervisor, a university lecturer and a well-known psychic who had visions of when the victim was still alive.

        Case 4: "Miss Direction"

        A woman is shot dead during a rehearsal for a play, apparently shot with a prop gun. You will work with Nick Stokes in this mission. The suspects of this case are a fellow actress with whom the victim may have been having an affair with, the victim's husband and the stage manager.

        Case 5: "Dragon and Dropping"

        A poisonous Komodo is killed at a casino circus and a human toe is found in its cage. Who got this peaceful predator to attack the victim anyway? You work with Gil Grissom on this case. The suspects involved are the circus ringleader, a missing security guard, a funeral director, a local doctor and a retired air-force pilot.

        Reception

        Reception
        Review scores
        Publication Score
        DS PC
        Adventure Gamers 3/5 stars[1] 2.5/5 stars[2]
        GameSpot N/A 6.3/10[3]
        GameSpy N/A 3/5 stars[4]
        GameZone N/A 7/10[5]
        IGN 4.8/10[6] 8.4/10[7]
        PC Format N/A 60%[8]
        PC Gamer (US) N/A 62%[9]
        PC Zone N/A 60%[10]
        X-Play N/A 3/5 stars[11]
        The Cincinnati Enquirer N/A 3.5/5 stars[12]
        Aggregate scores
        GameRankings 55.33%[13] 65.34%[14]
        Metacritic N/A 65/100[15]

        The game was met with mixed reviews. GameRankings and Metacritic gave it a score of 65% and 65 out of 100 for the PC version,[14][15] and 55% for the DS version.[13]

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