![]() ![]() I play both the original version and this version of this game, and I LOVE both of them. My one issue is that it would more interesting if you could interact more with the other characters and face a lot more of the natural dangers actual homicide detectives face. (I'm a huge fan of NCIS and all sorts of cop shows, along with wanting to be a future forensic scientist) and I would appreciate it if you added more of those things that simulate your in a actual crime fighting scene. I don't mind the long waits for autopsies and forensic evidence, as those actually represent how long it takes for real crime fighters to get answers. The additional investigation is also actually very representative of what actual law enforcement do after solving these sorts of crimes. Again, I adore the game completely and willingly put up with the long waits. All I ask for is more of the heart racing excitment actual homicide detectives face, and working with law enforcement is like working with a giant family, and I really miss that sort of family feeling I get when around law enforcement. That's all I ask for, and I don't think it's all that much to ask for.Each case is divided up into a series of different challenges. ![]() A lot of the time, you’re seeking out objects on a cluttered screen full of things. Relating to the murder at first, you might be looking for a bloody knife or the victim’s body. Eventually though, you’re just as likely to be seeking out a random watermelon or a pair of shorts. Speed and accuracy is key here as you’re awarded a score based on how well you do. That score is tallied up and goes towards you earning a star. Such currency is then used to either talk to suspects, examine evidence, or accuse someone of the murder. It’s a well designed system meaning there’s always something new to do. Examining items tends to invoke a simple mini-game such as a jigsaw puzzle or clearing a pile of trash on top of the key item. Talking to a suspect is automatic but you’ll learn important things through doing so. Then, you piece together matching clues to work out who must be guilty. It’s all very simple, but it’s pretty satisfying. It’s simple enough that if it wasn’t for the freemium system implemented here, you’d probably complete the game rather quickly. Instead, you’re limited through a series of timers and energy meters. Content is trickle fed meaning you won’t be flying through this game. Items that require analysis take a number of hours, while searching a Hidden Object scene uses up 20 energy. That’s quite a lot in a game where you start out with only 100 meaning this is a slow burner of a game. You earn free energy through a few different methods but most of the time, you’re going to be stuck waiting for it to naturally regenerate. Like its predecessor, it’s occasionally frustrating to see. You’ll want to progress faster than you can. ![]() In this way, Criminal Case: Pacific Bay is the perfect game for those short on time but still wanting a quick gaming fix. I found it ideal for dipping into throughout my day but it didn’t stand a chance when I had an extended period of time to dive into a game. ![]() It’s essentially everything that works so well for free-to-play casual gaming, as well as everything people hate about the concept. If you’re someone short on time but in love with hidden object gaming, it’s perfect. Just don’t be surprised if your interest wanes before the content runs out. ![]()
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