Criminal Stories: CSI Episode

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Criminal Stories: CSI Episode is a single player casual puzzle game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Criminal Stories: CSI Episode is a single-player adventure game that offers an intriguing detective crime experience through interactive storytelling. Players unravel a compelling and interesting plot enhanced by masterful visuals that immerse them in the investigation. Though engaging, the gameplay can be occasionally disturbed by ads.

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72%

Audience ScoreBased on 688 reviews

story51 positive mentions

monetization22 negative mentions

The graphics and animation are impressive, enhancing the overall experience.
The storylines are engaging and keep players interested in solving the mysteries.
There are various customization options for characters, allowing for personal expression.

The game requires excessive amounts of gems for meaningful choices, making it feel like a pay-to-win model.
Frequent network errors and loading issues hinder gameplay, causing frustration.
Many players report that the game becomes unplayable after a certain point due to bugs or high costs for progression.

story
84 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
33%
6%
The game's story is generally praised for its engaging plotlines, interesting characters, and impressive graphics, with many players expressing enjoyment of the narrative experience. However, a significant number of reviews highlight frustration over the high costs associated with progressing in the story, as players often feel compelled to spend money on gems to access premium choices, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. While the storyline is compelling, the monetization strategy has led to mixed feelings, with some players feeling that they miss out on key elements of the narrative without spending money.
- “The story, characters, and artwork are fantastic.”
- “Great graphics, great storyline.”
- “Very beautiful artwork, immersive gameplay, and quality story.”
- “If you don't spend money, you lose part of the storyline, and the game makes sure you know that.”
- “It's hard to follow the storyline when a character's dialogue is blank or just a command list.”
- “Unfortunately, to play without spending a fortune, you can only pick the 'bad' options to progress the storyline.”
graphics
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
84%
12%
4%
Overall, the graphics of the game are highly praised, with many users highlighting their beauty, quality, and immersive nature. Players appreciate the detailed character customization options and the artistic design that enhances the gameplay experience. However, there is a common concern regarding the high costs associated with unlocking additional content, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the graphics and story.
- “The graphics of the game are amazing and the storyline is well thought out.”
- “Very beautiful artwork, immersive gameplay, and quality story.”
- “This is a super fun game, with imaginative plot twists and great graphics!”
- “Poor graphics plus the game is quite boring.”
monetization
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
4%
88%
The monetization model of the game has received significant criticism for being overly reliant on ads and in-app purchases, with players expressing frustration over the high costs of gems needed for progression and the limited rewards from watching ads. Many users feel that the game is a "cash grab," as the amount of gems earned through ads is insufficient to cover the expensive in-game purchases, leading to a diminished overall experience. Suggestions for improvement include reducing gem costs and providing alternative ways to earn gems through gameplay rather than solely through ads.
- “No ads I'm forced to watch; I have the choice of whether I want to see them or not.”
- “I suspect that further progress is inevitably going to be contingent on in-app purchases.”
- “Even with watching ads, I can't rack up enough gems to finish a second round of questioning, let alone a case.”
- “Congrats developers, you made a 5-star game into a 2-star cash grab.”
- “One of the worst money grab games I have ever downloaded, with way too many ads. It costs entirely too many rubies to select a good answer, and you're forced to watch ads to gain any, which breaks the immersion. Don't waste your time.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its immersive experience, beautiful graphics, and engaging story, earning high ratings from many users. However, some players have encountered significant issues, such as frequent network errors that disrupt their experience. Despite these problems, the gameplay remains a highlight for most.
- “Gameplay is 5 stars.”
- “Otherwise, a beautiful game. I love the graphics, characters, and gameplay so far. ”
- “Very beautiful artwork, immersive gameplay, and quality story.”
- “Also, this is the only app that every minute of my gameplay freezes up with 'network error.'”
- “It was lacking in the gameplay aspect.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant stability issues, including frequent screen freezes during gameplay and persistent "network error" messages. Many players express frustration over glitches that prevent them from receiving in-game rewards, leading to interruptions in their gaming experience. Overall, the game's stability is a major concern for players, impacting their enjoyment.
- “And it does it again when I choose her hair and then her clothes, it freezes the screen at every action.”
- “Also, this is the only app that every minute of my gameplay freezes up with 'network error'.”
- “I really like the game, but I keep coming to a place where it glitches.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features engaging character design and a well-crafted story, contributing to a highly interactive experience. While some users find it a bit pricey, the overall character development is seen as fun and enjoyable.
- “The game features excellent character design, with well-placed events and highly interactive elements.”
- “The story is engaging, complemented by fun character design and enjoyable features!”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews do not provide any insights into the humor aspect of the game, as they focus primarily on technical issues and frustrations related to connectivity and performance.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of depth, with users finding the story boring and the choices offered to be uninspired and mindless.
- “Boring story with mindless options.”

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Criminal Stories: CSI Episode is a casual puzzle game.

Criminal Stories: CSI Episode is available on Phone and Tablet.

Criminal Stories: CSI Episode was developed by Game Garden ™ Flower & Merge Games.

Criminal Stories: CSI Episode has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

Criminal Stories: CSI Episode is a single player game.

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