Crime Lab: Body of Evidence

Crime Lab: Body of Evidence
European cover art
Developer(s)City Interactive
Publisher(s)City Interactive
Platform(s)Nintendo DS
Release
Genre(s)Adventure
Mode(s)Single-player

Crime Lab: Body of Evidence is a 2010 video game developed and published by City Interactive for the Nintendo DS. It is part of the Art of Murder series.[1]

Gameplay

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The game centers around FBI agent Nicole Bonnet, who is assigned to investigate a serial killer that leaves a playing card at each crime scene. There are over 300 puzzles to solve. In addition to the main story mode, there is the minigames mode that contains all the minigames unlocked in the story mode, and crime scenes mode that involves finding hidden objects in a map. The game uses a point-and-click interface that is controlled with the stylus. Optionally, the d-pad can be used. The game is one of the few DS retail games that uses the DSi's camera in gameplay. For example, some sections require the player to turn a handle or wipe a dirty screen using the camera.[1]

Reception

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Adventure Gamers concluded: "[...] Crime Lab: Body of Evidence just isn’t much fun, with its poorly constructed adventure elements and eye-rolling storyline."[3] Pocket Gamer described the minigames as "a curious mix of average, baffling and plain tedious." The plot was said to contain "a pleasing amount of twists and turns". The game was recommended to fans of CSI.[5] Just Adventure said the game "offers a lot of bang for your gaming buck".[6] Nintendo Life wrote: "Overall, while it does have its flaws and the gameplay itself isn't terribly exciting, City Interactive have done well to create an enjoyable adventure game with Crime Lab: Body Of Evidence."[1] GameZone said: "[...] the weak writing and otherwise plodding gameplay make it a mystery not worth tackling."[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Stockdale, Henry (6 February 2011). "Crime Lab: Body of Evidence (DS) review". Nintendo Life. Hookshot Media. Archived from the original on 9 February 2011. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
  2. ^ "Crime Lab: Body of Evidence Reviews". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived from the original on 14 June 2025. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
  3. ^ a b Allin, Jack (15 December 2010). "Crime Lab: Body of Evidence review". Adventure Gamers. Archived from the original on 3 July 2012. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
  4. ^ a b Workman, Robert (22 December 2010). "Reviews - Crime Lab: Body of Evidence". GameZone. Archived from the original on 25 December 2010. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
  5. ^ a b Meads, Richard (19 January 2011). "Crime Lab: Body of Evidence review". Pocket Gamer. Steel Media. Archived from the original on 23 January 2011. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
  6. ^ a b Sluganski, Randy (9 December 2010). "Reviews - Crime Lab: Body of Evidence". Just Adventure. Archived from the original on 12 December 2010. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
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