CSI: Hard Evidence Review

If you've played CSI: Miami, 3dimensions of murder, your wouldn't expect to find anything new here. It still retain the point-n-click game concept with minor change on the system. The graphics has been upgraded, with crispier environment and solid character models. The characters are more lively this time, having to show emotions of fear, grieve, happy and pride through more advance face modeling, adding some touch to the game. But even so, you still feel that the conversation between characters are very robotic and
lack of personality.

The story is originally scripted by the scriptwriters behind all the CSI series to fit the game. You are given a total of 5 cases to solve. Your buddy (TV series veterans) will work along with you providing hints if you are stuck or don't know where to go next. In crime scenes, you will be awarded with thoroughness points if you happened to search out the 'way to be thorough' areas. Points can be used to obtain bonuses and rewards. You
will also happen to come across insects that you can collect it for Grissom for his own collection. Complete the collections and you will also be rewarded.

One thing good about this game is that once you complete your search in one area, the system will notify you that the area is cleared, as to make sure that you won't have to go back again.

Overall, the whole game play is still the same as it's predecessor. If you like to solving new cases and don't mind going back to the old game play system (i.e. search for evidence, test on lab, interview suspects) , then this game is for you.

Ratings: 3/5

Gundam 00

The latest Gundam franchise is finally here! Its called Gundam 00 (Double Oh), not zero zero. Reminds me of James Bond Double 'Oh' Seven...Watched 4 episodes so far and was quite impressed with the animation. Gundams are cool and it was non stop action packed all the way. My personal favorite is Dynames' retractable 'sunglasses'. Must watch for Gundam fans!