Read up on the DS point-and-click detective game creeping its way on to your favourite handheld next year. Screenshots too!

In the same series as PC adventure game Undercover: Operation Wintersun, the game's hero - British scientist Dr. John Russell - is making the jump to Nintendo DS in early 2007. In the prequel Undercover: Dual Motives he investigates a British research facility in classic point-and-click adventure gaming style.

The title is peppered with inventive puzzles and minigames that take advantage of the capabilities of the Nintendo handheld. For example, in one situation Russell tries to gain access to a laboratory. But gaining the attention of deaf Professor Cutter demands an extraordinary solution: Russell assembles a blowgun to shoot little paper projectiles at the Professor, who is immersed in his work. Now it's up to the player to direct the blowgun with stylus and touchscreen and take aim at the moving target, as well as fire the projectiles with a well-dosed blast of air into the DS microphone.

The player will be able to control two playable characters � Russell and his secretary Audrey � switching between the two at will with the press of a button. In order to solve the game's puzzles he will have to apply their respective abilities and coordinate their actions.

In the new shots, Russell is exploring the exterior of the former factory grounds that have been turned into an elite research facility, while Audrey is investigating the propulsion labs, one of the three main laboratories of the site. The player directs the character through these locations in classic point & click style with the DS stylus.

The title is currently scheduled to be released at the end of 2007's first quarter. We'll keep you updated as more news reaches us, but in the meantime check out a couple of nice-looking screens from the game by clicking below:

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