Genre: <\/strong>Adventure<\/p>\n Game mode: <\/strong>Single-player<\/p>\n Your playable characters are Sherlock Holmes AND Dr. Watson; you need to start an investigation immediately to find the culprit!<\/p>\n However, this won\u2019t be a doddle! The mystery will test your fact-finding skills like never before. It\u2019s a journey that requires you to untangle an intricate \u2018web\u2019 of mind-boggling puzzles \u2013 everyone is a suspect until you can confirm their innocence.<\/p>\n This is a point-and-click game; you use your mouse to perform the various actions. As Holmes, you have access to his iconic tools, which include a magnifying glass, test tube and a measuring tape. However, the tool that will help you solve the murder is a notebook \u2013 you will not succeed without it.<\/p>\n So, what makes the notebook so special? Well, it contains the conversations of all of the witnesses, as well as a detailed analysis of the physical evidence \u2013 make sure you keep this safe!<\/p>\n If you\u2019re worried that you\u2019re not going to remember all of the information, you can breathe easy, every time you find something or have a conversation a suspect, it\u2019s automatically recorded in the trusty notebook.<\/p>\n Throughout the game, you can expect to be searching and examining a plethora of clues that the police have missed. This is a thrilling adventure; will you be able to uncover the murderer? Remember that clues can be anywhere \u2013 in addition to Watson, perseverance is your friend!<\/p>\n Gamespot comments, \u201cThe game’s environments are richly detailed, and you’re expected to find little strands of hair or suspicious smudges in them. Real-life crime investigators might engage in the equivalent of pixel hunts, but this is a game, and games should be fun, not frustrating.\u201d<\/p>\n One problem that is evident is the limits of the movement of the characters. Sometimes the controls are unresponsive, which negatively impacts the experience. For many, this flaw can be a deal breaker.<\/p>\n However, like we said, patience and perseverance is vital and if you can overlook this flaw, you will experience a rich, captivating story filled with twists and turns.<\/p>\n Pros: <\/strong>Fascinating storyline; detailed environment; a notebook is available to help you re-check information<\/p>\n Cons: <\/strong>Limited, staggered movement of characters<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Sherlock-Holmes-The-Case-Of-The-Silver-Earring-300x225.jpg\")
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