Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core i3-10100 / AMD Ryzen 3 3100 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GTX 1050/ AMD Radeon RX 560 or Radeon RX 6400 DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 15 GB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 Processeur : Intel Core i7-10700K / Ryzen 7 3700X Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : RTX 2070 Super or RTX 3060TI / AMD Radeon RX 6700 DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 15 GB d'espace disque disponible
Forensics: Crime Scene Detective
More than a fifth of players bail in under two hours—yet those who stay past ten claim nearly nine out of ten hours are worth it. The rest of the journey stumbles under a relentless critique of one core flaw: the cost.
What it's about: Devenez spécialiste en médecine légale dans un simulateur réaliste de laboratoire criminel. Enquêtez sur des scènes de crime, collectez des preuves et identifiez les auteurs grâce aux analyses ADN et numériques. Basé sur l’expertise du Landeskriminalamt de Rhénanie-Palatinat.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 149 | 83 | 13 | 53 |
| Content / longevity | 61 | 18 | 6 | 37 |
| Stability / bugs | 29 | 8 | 2 | 19 |
| Interface / UX | 25 | 0 | 2 | 23 |
| Value for money | 19 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| Story / writing | 17 | 4 | 1 | 12 |
| Performance | 13 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| Graphics / art | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 |
| Audio / music | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Multiplayer | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 7.8 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.9 h.
🪤 53 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 51 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 31,6 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- Investigative depth earns praise: 83 positive mentions out of 149 for gameplay
- Stability impresses a small but vocal group: 11 positive performance reviews out of 13
- Audio and immersion receive only positive feedback: 4 out of 4 mentions are glowing
Weaknesses
- The price tag overshadows everything else: 19 out of 19 reviews reject the cost
- User interface frustrates a majority: 23 negative UI mentions out of 25
- Bugs disrupt the experience for many: 19 negative mentions out of 29
Who is it for?
Fans of simulation-heavy mysteries with steep learning curves will find their match here. Players seeking a breezy or polished experience should wait for patches.
Is Forensics: Crime Scene Detective worth it in 2026?
It depends — the community is divided: 62% of 304 Steam reviews are positive (player score 57/100). Most-praised strength: Investigative depth earns praise. Current price: 24,99€.
Verdict
A forensic sandbox that rewards meticulous players with deep casework, but punishes them with jarring presentation and an unforgiving launch-day price. Its ceiling shines, yet its foundation remains rocky.
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