Ubisoft Announces CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 2: Dark Motives
PC sequel features new cases, improved forensic tools and more immersive gameplay.
Ubisoft, one of the world's largest videogame publishers, today announced that CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 2: Dark Motives would be available for PC CD-ROM in May 2004. The game is based on the hit television series with an exclusive license from CBS Consumer Products. CSI 2: Dark Motives gives players the opportunity to solve a series of crimes with members of the CSI team.
Building on the success of Ubisoft's top-selling CSI: Crime Scene Investigation PC game, which was launched in May 2003, CSI 2: Dark Motives is a first-person adventure game that will test players' nerves and intellect as they examine crime scenes, question witnesses and analyse evidence utilising the latest in forensic equipment. The new CSI PC game features a number of gameplay improvements including in-depth evidence examination, scalable difficulty and more interactive lab functionality. CSI 2: Dark Motives will once again feature the likenesses and voices of the entire CSI cast.
"After the great success of the first CSI: Crime Scene Investigation we were able to prove that the CSI license links well to video games," said Florence Alibert, EMEA marketing director for Ubisoft. "Once more next year, CSI 2: Dark Motives, will offer both dedicated gamers and CSI fans an exclusive gaming experience based on the same fundamentals that have made the TV show a hit."
Key features:
Building on the success of Ubisoft's top-selling CSI: Crime Scene Investigation PC game, which was launched in May 2003, CSI 2: Dark Motives is a first-person adventure game that will test players' nerves and intellect as they examine crime scenes, question witnesses and analyse evidence utilising the latest in forensic equipment. The new CSI PC game features a number of gameplay improvements including in-depth evidence examination, scalable difficulty and more interactive lab functionality. CSI 2: Dark Motives will once again feature the likenesses and voices of the entire CSI cast.
"After the great success of the first CSI: Crime Scene Investigation we were able to prove that the CSI license links well to video games," said Florence Alibert, EMEA marketing director for Ubisoft. "Once more next year, CSI 2: Dark Motives, will offer both dedicated gamers and CSI fans an exclusive gaming experience based on the same fundamentals that have made the TV show a hit."
Key features:
- Brand new cases: five new cases to solve that are longer and more in depth than in the original game.
- CSI authenticity: includes the likenesses and voice talents of the entire CSI cast, as well as the show's locations, music, writing, scientific validity and visual style.
- Detailed forensic equipment: field evidence can be analysed using a full set of forensic tools, such as fingerprint dusters, UV Lights, luminol, DNA sequencer and comparison microscope.
- Personalised play: customisable options allow players to easily adjust the gameplay to suit their desired level of difficulty.
- Bonus commentary: unlockable bonus content with pre-production sketches, "behind the scenes" footage and unusual trivia.
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