CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (PC Games, 2003)

This game is loads of fun--and some frustration. The graphics are decent although not perfect, and you learn what you have to do pretty quickly without referring to a booklet. In fact, on your first case you are coached by a sultry female voice through most of the things you need to do. The cases are fun, and like on the show, sometimes you're stymied as to what to do or where to go next. The game is both fun and very educational. It is rated for mature audiences due to some gory scenes. But it's a really great feeling to solve and close a case!! I'm currently stuck on case #4, but having great fun trying to figure out where to go next. You definitely MUST use your brains and skills on this game, not like other games where it's manual dexterity, but mental dexterity. The game doesn't get boring, because you are always finding something else you missed and figuring out what you have to do with what you find, and who you have to talk to and when! I would recommend this game for fans of the show and for people who like a good mental challenge, a mystery-solving type of person, people who read murder mysteries--you're right in on the action in this one, and, although you can get stuck like me, eventually you'll figure it out. In my case, I know what I need but can't figure out how to get it or who from, so I'm still thinking, thinking, you REALLY have to think around corners! It's not so straightforward as you would expect but for the first couple of games you seem to have it down and then WHAM, you get hit with something you can't quite figure out!! This game is great and I'm looking forward to purchasing other CSI games and games like it, although I am not a computer-game type person, this is right up my alley! Have fun!!