# Criminal Stories: CSI Episode

> Become a star detective

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1587357368](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1587357368)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1587357368`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Game Garden LLC
- **Category:** Roleplaying
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (1,117 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-11
- **First published:** 2022-06-15
- **Size:** 389 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/criminal-stories-csi-episode/id1587357368)
- **Website:** [http://game-garden.com](http://game-garden.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://game-garden.com/privacy-policy](https://game-garden.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

Criminal Stories: CSI Episode is a story-driven detective game where you solve crimes by collecting clues, interrogating suspects, and analyzing evidence, all while unlocking a mysterious gift. The experience blends classic crime drama with mind games and a supernatural twist to keep each case fresh.

Team up with intriguing partners, customize your office and outfits, and unlock new episodes as you progress. With interactive choices, forensic tools, and a gripping storyline, Criminal Stories delivers a unique CSI-inspired mobile investigation adventure.

## Rankings

- #51,684 — Overall
- #25 — episode

## Review summary

Players generally enjoy the engaging, case-based storytelling and the relatively light reading load, along with decision-driven gameplay. However, these positives are overshadowed by repeated technical issues that prevent progression: errors loading chapters, initializations, and crashes. In-app purchases and the season pass often frustrate users due to broken purchase flows and refund concerns, while ads/gems features fail to work properly, hindering free-to-play pacing. Additional complaints include progression locks after purchases and limited character customization. Overall, the app shows promise but needs bug fixes and monetization reliability.

### Pros

- Engaging storylines with multiple cases that players enjoy.
- Easy-to-follow gameplay with less emphasis on heavy reading.
- Decision-driven choices that affect outcomes and relationships.
- Promising detective-and-romance themes that appeal to players.

### Cons

- Frequent technical issues blocking progression: errors loading chapters, initializing chapters, or moving to the next case.
- In-app purchase frustration: expensive choices, broken season pass/purchase flows, and refund concerns.
- Ads/gems system problems: ads for free diamonds often not working and daily rewards not available.
- Progression freezes after purchases or when moving to new episodes, preventing further play.
- Limited character customization and diversity, with few skin tone options.

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