Unsolved Crimes
SCORE: 70
Have you ever considered a career in law enforcement? How about the homicide division? Do you enjoy the cop shows on television (editor: DVD, movies, etc.)? If you answered yes to all of my pertinent questions then Unsolved Crimes for the Nintendo DS from Empire Interactive may be a game for you. It is the 1970s, disco was in full swing, drug use was ruining America, and crime was a problem in New York City. We are not talking salsa, so no need to go get a rope. You, and you, and you, and you - well you get the picture have the opportunity to be a rookie in the homicide division, and solve some of the most disgusting, gruesome, and repugnant crimes (editor: we did not find anything telling us these cases were based on real events, so we are going out on a limb and calling them fantasy crimes). Your partner is a seasoned veteran, and the captain appreciates speedy, accurate results.
A word of advice for all of my friends, family, and brethren out there - do not eat while playing this game. Empire Interactive toned down some of the graphic gore, but even then there is blood, death, and the ugliest side of sinful mankind in this game. I appreciate their efforts to tone it down as much as they did. There were still a few parts that made me feel squeamish, but then I have not been desensitized to violence through countless hours of television mind altering training.
I was shocked to hear God's name used in vain in the first few minutes of playing Unsolved Crimes on the Nintendo DS. What is even more shocking is the ESRB did not even notice that. Obviously they are not rating games based on the super majority of Americans who are Christians. Do not be concerned friends, I have contacted them in hopes they will rectify their huge oversight. There are some other language issues, and plenty of suspects who lie about their involvement in different crimes. The player needs to use discernment to determine who is being truthful, and who is lying. Criminals usually slip up in one way or another.
Unsolved Crimes has eight independent cases to it, and a kidnapping story arc. After solving the cases there is little reason to replay this game.
The controls in Unsolved Crimes is one ray of shining light. Looking around a crime scene, finding clues, and interacting with the evidence is really good. This game shows a definite intelligent design went into the layout of the controls. I wish I had fun playing Unsolved Crimes, for me it felt more like a job. If you are curious how you would do as a detective, and can handle the content then check out Unsolved Crimes.
Unsolved Crimes is certainly a game for the eldest members of the
family who have the strongest stomachs. Attention to detail can be
worked on in this DS game, as well as exposure to the dark side of
humanity. It is a true shame that certain people must act in these
manners, and many times the cases are not black and white. Now that you
know you can make your own decision.
- Mark
Graphics: 66%
Sound: 69%
Replay/Extras: 70%
Gameplay: 78%
Family Friendly Factor: 68%
System: Nintendo DS
Publisher: Empire Interactive
Rating: 'T' for Teen
{Alcohol Reference, Blood, Violence}
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