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3.3 / 5

Platform
Nintendo DS
Genres
Shooter · Simulation · Adventure
Player Perspective
First person
Developers
Hudson Soft
Publishers
Hudson Soft · Gaijinworks · Konami
Release date
July 9, 2009
Languages
🇬🇧 🇺🇸 English · 🇪🇸 🇲🇽 Spanish · 🇫🇷 French

Summary

Miami Law (known overseas as Miami Crisis) drops you into a gritty, TV‑style crime drama where you toggle between two very different investigators. Detective Law Martin fuels the high‑octane moments—car chases, shoot‑outs, and the occasional fist‑fight—while FBI agent Sara Starling handles the quieter side, piecing together clues and solving puzzles. Between the main cases you can unwind with Sudoku or a quick round of Texas Hold’em, giving the investigation a welcome breather.
The game’s roots are surprisingly international: Hudson Soft built it in Japan, but Gaijinworks handled the first English localization, even sending a research crew to Miami for on‑the‑ground inspiration. The soundtrack was supplied by local hip‑hop duo Miami Beat Wave, whose fifteen original tracks aim to capture the city’s pulse.
Critics were split; Metacritic records mixed reviews, while Japan’s Famitsu gave it a 29/40, noting the blend of action and puzzle elements as both its strength and its stumbling block.

Storyline

Miami Law, the Nintendo DS crime‑drama adventure, draws its vibe from prime‑time TV shows. The story centers on Officer Law Martin of the Miami Police Department and FBI agent Sara Starling as they hunt a domestic terrorist cell. Their partnership drives the narrative as they work to dismantle the organization.

The game lets you switch between Martin and Starling at key moments, and the choice of character influences how the plot unfolds. This mechanic adds a layer of replayability, letting players experience the investigation from two distinct perspectives.

Edited by Maya Carter

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Multiplayer

Game modes
Single

Alternative Titles

  • Miami Crisis Alternative