CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: 3 Dimensions of Murder

 PC
  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Mar 14, 2006
Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
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  1. IGN
    86
    Fascinating stories, great twists, good graphics, superior voice acting, decent gameplay and the desire to now become a CSI once again is what we are left with. And that is good enough.
  2. Quandary
    80
    The characters are interesting, the stories are a good mix and ran smoothly, and wound up satisfactorily.
  3. Gamer 2.0
    79
    Initially the control scheme seems overly complicated; extended play reveals it’s anything but, with the game often verging on the easy side.
  5. PC Gamer
    79
    3DoM might not cross over adequately enough to entertain adventure game fans accustomed to epic story lines, but then again, it just might--it certainly comes closer than any of the previous CSI or even Law and Order games. [Jun 2006, p.104]
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  6. Just Adventure
    75
    All I can say is, every time I see a stain on my clothes or a mysterious splotch of paint on the wall, I have a strong urge to swab it.
  7. Game Chronicles
    73
    If you enjoy mystery-solving games, or if you like the CSI series, or if you played the other games and enjoyed them, you’ll really enjoy this latest version.
  8. Jolt Online Gaming UK
    70
    More like a series of interactive episodes of the show, with the point and click bits amounting to a basic means to get to the next part of the story.
  9. Adventure Gamers
    70
    This is a solid sequel in the franchise and while it doesn't really break any new ground, it does make some minor but important improvements that make it the best game in the series.
  10. Cheat Code Central
    66
    It's a good diversion for an evening but it won't have any lasting appeal.
  11. Worth Playing
    65
    A lack of interactivity and an over-simplistic puzzle system quickly engender apathy and boredom.
  12. PC Zone UK
    62
    It's very good at what it's doing, but the problem is that's very limited. [July 2006, p.83]
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  13. GameSpot
    60
    Despite the touted inclusion of full 3D environments and longer cases, 3 Dimensions of Murder mostly covers well-worn territory, and it's still a breeze to play through.
  14. G4 TV
    60
    If you love the show and have loved the other CSI titles there’s no reason you won’t love this one. However, there’s absolutely nothing here that will woo non-fans, and so most should choose to avoid it.
  15. PC Gamer UK
    55
    Dated, mediocre babble, from those who should know better. [July 2006, p.90]
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  16. GameSpy
    50
    The real downside to this is that you can't fail. You'll always uncover the real criminal, and you never have to worry about contaminating evidence using incorrect procedures.
  17. Computer Games Magazine
    50
    Forensics is inherently intriguing, and hardcore fans of the show will most likely find the game worth a look unless graphics matter to them in any way, shape, or form. [Oct. 2006, p.74]
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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 25
  3. Negative: 2 out of 25
  1. MiiD.
    Jan 16, 2007
    9
    Though it may be powered by DirectX 8.1, this game does not disappoint. Everything is rendered in 3D, and has good reflection effects. The Though it may be powered by DirectX 8.1, this game does not disappoint. Everything is rendered in 3D, and has good reflection effects. The face animations are what take a point off. There are not many facial "muscles" so very little of the face reacts to the lip-synch, which is far-off. Overall, this is sure to give any fan of the show a taste of what it would be like to work the graveyard shift in the Las Vegas Crime Lab.… Full Review »
  2. TrentB.
    Mar 22, 2006
    9
    With only 5 new crimes to investigate, I thought I would breeze through this game. But there is so much to do and the crimes and the With only 5 new crimes to investigate, I thought I would breeze through this game. But there is so much to do and the crimes and the investigating are so involving that I've barely solved 3 so far after many hours of playing. And every hour has been captivating. I highly recommend this game to anyone looking for something a little different.… Full Review »
  3. TaylorB.
    Mar 22, 2006
    8
    A solid installment to a much loved series, this is yet another reason to love the whole CSI franchise. I have loved every tv show and spin A solid installment to a much loved series, this is yet another reason to love the whole CSI franchise. I have loved every tv show and spin off and the games are a terrific addition to the overall series. As a real life police officer with friends on a local CSI team, I can tell you that this game is not that far fetched! The crimes may seem outlandish to the untrained eye, but believe me, this is the real deal! Not or the faint of heart but certainly for the adventurous thinker.… Full Review »
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