Cold Cases invites you to step into the role of a dedicated detective tasked with solving long-unsolved crimes. Your mission is to reopen these cold cases, meticulously sifting through evidence that has been left untouched for years. The core gameplay revolves around investigating crime scenes, collecting crucial clues, and extracting DNA samples left behind by the perpetrators. This scientific evidence becomes your key to identifying and ultimately apprehending the criminals who have evaded justice. As you progress, you will piece together weapons, analyze forensic data, and even construct composite sketches based on your findings. Each solved case not only brings a criminal to justice but also provides a deep sense of accomplishment as you close the files on these forgotten mysteries. The game challenges your observational skills, logical deduction, and persistence. By successfully navigating through these complex investigations in Cold Cases, you prove yourself to be a brilliant detective, one by one clearing the backlog of unsolved crimes and delivering long-awaited closure.
Cold Cases Instructions
Q: How do I start an investigation in Cold Cases?
A: Click on a case file from the stack to begin. A specific task, like reconstructing a murder weapon, will appear.
Q: What is the process for reconstructing evidence in Cold Cases?
A: For tasks like assembling a gun, drag and drop parts (e.g., handle, barrel) onto the correct outline using your mouse.
Q: How do I find and use DNA evidence in Cold Cases?
A: After assembling items, examine them with the magnifying glass to find DNA traces. Analyze this DNA to identify a suspect.
Q: How is the suspect's composite sketch created in Cold Cases?
A: You will assemble a photo-fit. Drag and match the correct facial features (eyes, hair, mouth) from options provided below to the template above.
Q: What happens after I solve a case in Cold Cases?
A: The suspect's photo appears in the news. You can then close the case and select a new one from the stack to investigate.