Law & Order: Justice Is Served

 PC
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
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  1. Game Chronicles
    74
    For all intents and purposes Law & Order: Justice is Served is a cookie cutter sequel, just more of the same with really marginal improvements.
  2. GameSpot
    72
    It's a short and generally simple game with only a few difficult sections, but it emulates the show's style of criminal investigation almost perfectly, and you can't really ask for much more than that from a game called Law & Order.
  3. Xequted
    72
    The puzzles all have a reason for being there that is directly related to the story, which is definitely a major plus.
  5. Gamezilla!
    70
    The gameplay is inherently slow by design so those of us that have short attention spans should be wary. If you like the TV series however, Law & Order: Justice Is Served offers an entirely new way to enjoy the show.
  6. Adventure Gamers
    70
    With each game, this franchise keeps getting better. Justice Is Served is entertaining in the same way as a TV show. You'll enjoy it while it lasts, but when it's over, it's over—time to flip the channel and find something else.
  7. Adrenaline Vault
    70
    A fun, yet brief detective adventure that will occupy several evenings of play, but like a watched episode of the show, will probably never be picked up again after completion.
  8. GameShark
    70
    Now I’m not going to lie here. It took me about 5 or 6 tries to get that guilty verdict. Hey I’m not a lawyer ok! But the challenge did make it interesting.
  9. GamerFeed
    70
    Legacy Interactive has done a marvelous job of not only immersing the player into the mythos of the show, but also allows them to see if they have what it takes to be a real-life crime fighter.
  10. The Sydney Morning Herald
    70
    An intriguing mystery, but more mental challenge and lasting appeal would be welcome.
  11. Armchair Empire
    70
    A game that would be closer to an interactive episode of the show rather than a proper video game.
  12. Worth Playing
    68
    Legacy needs to sit back and create a real GAME using this enterprise as opposed to an interactive episode.
  13. Gamers' Temple
    67
    Diehard Law & Order fans will find Justice is Served to be a great way to spend a little time with some of their favorite characters from the series. If you’re not in that category then the game will have a tough time challenging you and holding your interest.
  14. PC Format
    53
    The necessity to move between labs to drop off every single new clue and pick up results is more than a little tiresome. [Feb 2005, p.92]
  15. GamerArchive
    50
    Fundamentally this game just probably wasn’t a plausible idea, and I don’t think that anyone beyond a Law & Order watching point-and-click enthusiast who happens to be entranced by the mystery of a good storyline will become that excited about this game.

Awards & Rankings

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#61 Best PC Game of 2004

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User Score
6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 3 out of 8
  1. MikeP.
    Oct 4, 2005
    10
    This game had a great story line, as well as a few improvements from the previous one. Fun game, I recommend it to anyone who enjoys watching This game had a great story line, as well as a few improvements from the previous one. Fun game, I recommend it to anyone who enjoys watching the show.… Full Review »
  2. ChisP.
    Apr 26, 2005
    0
    This gamed sucked i dont know if it was just mine but it froze every so often and the speech stuttered i don t remember how much i paid forThis gamed sucked i dont know if it was just mine but it froze every so often and the speech stuttered i don t remember how much i paid for the stupid thing,but now it is beingd to level off a chair at my kitchen table.… Full Review »
  3. JeanH.
    Oct 25, 2004
    10
    This is the best one yet!
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