CSI: Dark Motives for the Nintendo DS is an adventure point-and-click video game based on the popular CSI: Crime Scene Investigation TV series. The game falls within the mystery and adventure genres, tasking players with solving complex crimes. As a new recruit under the guidance of Gil Grissom, players analyze crime scenes, collect evidence, run lab tests, and interrogate suspects. The game features interactive puzzles, a variety of forensic tools, and multiple cases with intricate storylines that require critical thinking and attention to detail to uncover the dark motives behind the crimes.