CSI: Deadly Intent
Deadly intent is the 7th game under the CSI banner and is based on the 9th season of the television series, so this time round you have a few new faces to interact with. The basics remain the same however. You are assigned to crime scene investigation squad operating in Las Vegas and have to work your magic on five unique cases in order to bring the culprits to justice.
The cases for this game is a interesting bunch ranging from a bride brutally murdered on her wedding night to a celebrity getting snuffed in rehab. You have no control over the sequence of the cases and have to play them one at a time until you reach the ultimate conclusion at the end of the fifth act. Fans that have been playing this series since day one will know exactly what to expect and for newcomers there's an abundance of tutorials and hand holding to keep them in the game without struggling too much. Every time a new CSI game comes out I hope that it would involve more than just a little bit of cosmetic tweaking and a smattering of new features but I have been repeatedly disappointed and Deadly Intent is no exception. While I realize that the game is aimed at fans of the show and not hardcore gamers with super computers its still annoying that the game looks like it runs on the same graphical engine it came out on four years ago. Characters resemble their television counterparts but are made up of an angular collection of polygons and the lack of detail not to mention low resolution textures in places are simply appalling. One would expect that a game revolving around investigation minute evidence would at least feature graphics that can hold up against closer scrutiny but Deadly Intent simply does not stack up against games of even a few years ago. It's not a huge problem if you are not obsessed with good graphics in your games but it is definitely a bit dissapointing. The audio is better with all the actors reprising their roles, which at least makes the game sound like an episode from the series. There are times when some of the repeating dialogue can get on ones nerves but for the most part the voice-acting is professionally done and suitable to the scenes. The moody music also fits the game perfectly and enhances that feeling of really being part of the show. Some new gameplay elements have been introduced like identifying unique features on a fingerprint before scanning for comparisons as well as DNA matching which is a lot more entertaining than last time round. The game is by no means difficult however and as long as you have a sharp eye and pay attention, the cases should be a breeze even with all hints disabled. The game clearly seems to be aimed at casual players as it will jump at any opportunity to help you out if it looks like you're just a little bit stuck. If you are new to games or don't like being stuck you'll appreciate it, if you enjoy a challenge it will annoy you. My favourite new features was the ability to use evidence to disprove statements by suspects which while it doesn't add much to the game is at least something tangibly new in a series that to be honest is becoming a bit stale. Don't get me wrong the cases are still pretty neat and piecing together all the bits of evidence while trying to determine who did what is very cool but the whole game has an air of been there done that which is not good considering I felt the same about the previous game already. If you are a fan of the television series then you'll obviously want to get your hands on this game but shop around for a good price first because at full price this is hardly value for money. Even if you only play one case a day you'll be able to finish the game in a week and those determined enough will be able to complete everything in just a couple of hours. For those who have never watched the show, give the game a try and you might just find yourself becoming hooked on the television series if you like what you see.
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TAGS: CSI: Deadly Intent, Nick Stokes, Greg Sanders, Raymond Langston, Riley Adams, Catherine Willows
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