![]() While we are on the subject of the casebook another word to the wise – if games that involve a lot of reading aren’t your cup of tea, then I would think twice before booting this one up. Spend a little bit of time getting to know what each of the little red icons mean as you explore your casebook, and you won’t go far wrong. Each area is open to explore upon completion of your first case which takes place in the hotel and serves as the game’s tutorial.įirst-timers pay attention, as I found this initial opening segment quite heavy on the info – there is a lot at work under the hood in Sherlock Holmes Chapter One, and if you don’t quickly pick up what is going on it can make or break you once you get into the game proper, so be warned. The world of Sherlock Holmes Chapter One is incredibly detailed, covering five different sections spread out over the world map. ![]() Jumping in as Sherlock, the game allows you to explore the world in the third person, taking in the sights and sounds of the hotel you find yourself in at the start of the game, and later, the town of Corona. These are largely text-based puzzles, so don’t go having any grand illusions of mixing acids together or scrolling through reams of newspaper articles. Some of the slightly more challenging puzzles have you deducing the composition of unknown substances as you mix chemicals to try to match a numerical pattern, or combing through archives using snippets of information you have uncovered to try and gather a bit more info. These gameplay mechanics, although simple, add an extra layer to the game, and help to make you feel like you are as skilled as he is, even if it is pretend. Chapter One utilises a lot of the detective’s famed skills from the books, whether that be using your powers of observation to deduce what has happened, or disguising yourself through some simple wardrobe changes so you can milk that informant for some information he wouldn’t have divulged otherwise. It is here that the game starts to let you peek behind the curtain so to speak, and starts introducing you to the many skills that you, as Sherlock, have at your disposal. There is a nice little twist here concerning Watson that I won’t spoil, but this new take was enough to get me interested beyond the casual interest I have already in the titular character. The game opens with Sherlock’s arrival as you check in to your hotel, and it isn’t long before you are up to your neck in cases with Watson in tow. ![]() Availability: PSN, Microsoft Store, Steam (Digital) ![]()
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