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Summary: The reviews of your fav. games: Law & Order II
Review: ... The sequel to one of the best games is going to be here soon, and I am getting good vibes. Based on the "Law & Order" TV series, the second L&O game features a ripped from the headlines case starrikng Det. Lennie Briscoe (Jerry Orbach), Lt. Anita Van Buren (S. Epatha Merkerson), and Assistant DA Serena Southerlyn "Elisabeth Rohm." In it, a Wall Street hotshot is strangled in Central Park. The game comes complete with digitalized intro from the show, plot twists aplenty, and the ever popular wit from Det. Briscoe. If you are on your toes, and are a fan of the series, you will enjoy this mystery roller coaster! ALSO RECOMMENDED:
Law & Order: Dead on the Money (HOT!)
CSI: Criminal Science Investagators
Post Mortem
Ripper (Out Of Print)
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Summary: A Grown-up Nancy Drew Adventure
Review: Although I do not particularly like the show Law and Order, I was impressed by this game and would strongly recommend it to anyone that enjoys playing the Her Interactive Nancy Drew PC adventure series. I would make this recommendation on the basis of 3 factors: 1) a worthy storyline; 2) educational value and 3) smooth interface.
With regard to the storyline, it involves finding and convicting the killer of a famous scientist who was murdered with a gunshot wound to the head on a busy New York street. As the game progresses, you have to solve the crime by finding clues and interviewing witnesses. There is a good deal of realism in the game, as you must follow police procedure in handling evidence, obtaining warrants, making arrests, etc. There is plenty of educational value in the game for those wanting to learn about probable cause and legal terminology. Finally, the interface is intuitive and very smooth.
The games charachters are enjoyable from the suspects to the witnessses. You will also be kept on your toes as you continue to guess about motives for the killing.
On the downside, there is really not enough bang-for-the-buck here. Like the Nancy Drew Adventures, you only get one case to solve, and then its over. Diehard gamers might also find that the game is a little on the easy side. Some may also find the gameplay somewhat linear, especially in that the questions that you may ask any possible suspect or witness are really multiple choice. Still, it's an immersive experience very similar to the Nancy Drew series, but dealing with somewhat more mature subject matter.
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Summary: Give me Criminal Intent!!
Review: Although this is not my favorite of the 3 Law & Order shows I had a great time playing this game. My only wish is that they add Sam Waterson and more of the cast to future games. Regardless, this game is challenging and fun for anyone that likes the show or just playing a detective or prosecutor. On another note I hope somebody makes a Law & Order Criminal Intent game because Vincent Donoffrio is a genius and I think that could be a fun game.
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Summary: Law and Order: Double the Fun
Review: Being a big fan of the TV show, I was psyched when I finally bought this game. I couldn't wait to play it. I had a great time interviewing the suspects, following the leads, submitting search warrants, and finally making an arrest. The trial, part II, was much more difficult. On my first try, the defense was objecting to almost everything I said, and I got to excited and did the same to them. It took me several tries to get a guilty verdict, and there is one major key to sucess. WATCH THE CUT-SCENES, or you will undoubtedly fail. The game pretty much resembles the show, although you don't get to make the closing arguments, they are automatic based on what evidence and witnesses you have presented. Overall, tricky, too single-threaded, but great game. A+
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Summary: Too much fun to be this short
Review: First off, the game is totally worth the price - the plot is good, it's challenging without being too hard and the voice acting is way above what you find in most games.
My only real complaint is the length - I played this one in just a few sittings (and that was even with panicking for half an hour thinking I had thrown out crucial evidence).
But you can't beat the fun you get for the price. The story is compelling, and I enjoyed using interrogation, evidence collection and surveillance to solve the case.
I'll be first in line to buy any more Law & Order games that are released; I just hope there's a little more to them.
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Summary: As Seen on TV
Review: Having only played a few computer games, (I liked my old DOS Transylvania tour on the big old floppies that really were floppy,) I can't compare this to a whole lot. What I can tell you is that I installed it on a Friday evening at 6:00 P.M. and was still playing at 6:00 AM. I played it several times. Like Real Life, different choices result in different outcomes. The theme music from the long-running popular TV show is here, and even the "Cha-chink" noise one hears on the TV show everytime they set a new scene. The player is first presented with the discovery of a homicide. Then, in Part I, with a little (or a lot of) help from Lennie Briscoe (the real voice and face of Jerry Orback,) Lieutenant Anita Van Buren (S. Epatha Merkerson,) and some guys in Research and Records, Surveillance, the Morgue, and the Lab, the player wanders around NYC gathering stuff that may or may not be useful and interviewing folks who may or may not have "Done it." The Player should eventually, with the help of all those friends above-mentioned and Assistant District Attorney Serena Southerlyn (Elisabeth Rohm,) arrest a suspect. And then, just like in Real Life and TV, the game moves on to Part II, prosecution and trial. During this phase, the player continues to gather evidence and also conducts the trial. I have a few issues with the programmers at this point (questions going to the credibility of a witness *are* allowed on cross-examination. And the options presented the player do not heed Professor Irving Younger's Cross Examination Commandment: "Never Ask a Question to Which You Don't Know the Answer!") But it's a fun way to test one's objection trigger finger. Much more fun than a Bar Exam! /TundraVision, Amazon Reviewer
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Summary: Double or Nothing
Review: I am a big fan of the Law & Order show and playing mystery/crime video games. When Dead on the Money came out I knew I had to get it. I've already played it 3 times! The first time, it took me a while to know how to play. That's why I'm not a detective or a lawyer, but I love finding clues, solving puzzles, and interviewing witnesses. Well, I finished the game but not with a score I was satisfied with. So, I played it the second time and found out that Legacy has a bulletin board that offers helpful tips/hints. I did better the second time. Then, I decided to play the third time just for the heck of it and got a perfect score. YAY!!! Dead on the Money was fun. The story was cool. But, I like the story to Double or Nothing way more. This time, I knew what I was doing and I was quick on finding the clues and solving the puzzles. I can't give away the details, but the story touched my heart. I felt sad for the murderer, but that didn't stop me from convincing the jury to give a guilty verdict. Haha... This game is a lot of fun. I hope there's going to be another Law & Order game soon.
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Summary: Double or Nothing
Review: I am a big fan of the Law & Order show and playing mystery/crime video games. When Dead on the Money came out I knew I had to get it. I've already played it 3 times! The first time, it took me a while to know how to play. That's why I'm not a detective or a lawyer, but I love finding clues, solving puzzles, and interviewing witnesses. Well, I finished the game but not with a score I was satisfied with. So, I played it the second time and found out that Legacy has a bulletin board that offers helpful tips/hints. I did better the second time. Then, I decided to play the third time just for the heck of it and got a perfect score. YAY!!! Dead on the Money was fun. The story was cool. But, I like the story to Double or Nothing way more. This time, I knew what I was doing and I was quick on finding the clues and solving the puzzles. I can't give away the details, but the story touched my heart. I felt sad for the murderer, but that didn't stop me from convincing the jury to give a guilty verdict. Haha... This game is a lot of fun. I hope there's going to be another Law & Order game soon.
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Summary: Double or Nothing
Review: I am a big fan of the Law & Order show and playing mystery/crime video games. When Dead on the Money came out I knew I had to get it. I've already played it 3 times! The first time, it took me a while to know how to play. That's why I'm not a detective or a lawyer, but I love finding clues, solving puzzles, and interviewing witnesses. Well, I finished the game but not with a score I was satisfied with. So, I played it the second time and found out that Legacy has a bulletin board that offers helpful tips/hints. I did better the second time. Then, I decided to play the third time just for the heck of it and got a perfect score. YAY!!! Dead on the Money was fun. The story was cool. But, I like the story to Double or Nothing way more. This time, I knew what I was doing and I was quick on finding the clues and solving the puzzles. I can't give away the details, but the story touched my heart. I felt sad for the murderer, but that didn't stop me from convincing the jury to give a guilty verdict. Haha... This game is a lot of fun. I hope there's going to be another Law & Order game soon.
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Summary: A BIG Headache.
Review: I enjoy detective games. CSI, Nancy Drew, etc. However, I did not like Law & Order 2. First for the large cost the graphics are stiff and appear cheap. But my BIGGEST complaint (it may not be a problem for others) is that in order to search for evidence, the scene pans around. I found my self nauseated and had a severe headache. I am unable to complete this game because of this problem. In CSI and Nancy Drew games if you wanted to turn left you could move the mouse left and the screen will move slowly with the cursor moving on the screen. In this game if you move the mouse left, the cursor on the screen does not move....the whole picture moves in entirety giving you the sensation of the rug being pulled out from under you. Please do not think I am "fragile", I am not. This may not be a problem with most people. But please be aware, if you experience motion sickness, ( I never have before) then this game may not be for you.
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