Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments

1. Spirit25

   Oct 5, 2014

   10

   This game is a 10. I can hardly find any fault with it. You are the detective and you make the decisions. You decide on the outcome and whatThis game is a 10. I can hardly find any fault with it. You are the detective and you make the decisions. You decide on the outcome and what your actions shall be. If you are a veteran when it comes to this genre then you might find it easy . . . . cause lets face it - you played them all, you read books, you watch CSI and to appease you is impossible (I actually consider myself a veteran in this genre). If you are a novice you will find this game "very hard" or perhaps you just went with every 1st conclusion that popped up instead of looking further.
   
   Now about the game: There isn't just 1 conslusion that ends the case, there are a few and it is up to you to choose one. So ignore all reviews and comments saying that this is a linear game as linear would indicate only 1 answer was availible. The graphics arn't tripple A, but they are still gorgeous and really draws you into the world. Another thing that I love is that it isn't just ONE story, but multiple stories, more than one case that needs solving. There were times where I had the conclusion, but still had to go back to my notes as to pick the "right person" who actually done the murder. Great acting, great animation. Laughed at certain points and frowned at others. This is the most accurate Sherlock Holmes I have ever come across outside the books
   
   Bad points: I really can't find any bad points to be honest. Loading times arn't bad except for when the maps where rather quite large and while the game is loading you are watching sherlock driving in a cab with whoever he brought along. Like the game knows if Sherlock is driving alone, when he brought the "best nose in the empire" or with Watson. Now the Map doesn't just appear right after the loading has finished, no you have to click, which is nice as it makes sure you don't miss anything but at first I was reading the hints, waiting for it to load just to find out it already loaded and was waiting for me to click it.
   
   This game helps you along the way, but it doesn't spoon feed you. If you hover over something it will notify you that you can examine it, but it will not highlight everything across the room with the click of a button. I can't say that the "mini games" like lock pick and such were very challenging, but still interesting. The "detective mode" isn't really well thought out and I think it should have been better if it was just removed entirely - more like a clone of X-ray mode from the latest batman games.
   
   I give this game a ten as I am wanting more. Perhaps drop the "detective mode" (you know where you press "T") and add more challenging "mini games" but keep everything else the same.
   The best review I could find that I agree absolutely with is: http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/sherlock-holmes-crimes--punishments-review--no-cumberbatch--and-nothing-elementary-9762682.html… Expand

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2. ekolet

   Oct 13, 2014

   10

   As a huge Sherlock Holmes fan I can say this is probably the best Sherlock Holmes product except the Sir Doyle's work and the TV seriesAs a huge Sherlock Holmes fan I can say this is probably the best Sherlock Holmes product except the Sir Doyle's work and the TV series Sherlock. It allows you to solve the case with different deductions (some of them are wrong) so has replayability.… Expand

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4. Thilus

   Oct 31, 2014

   9

   This is definitely a win for the Sherlock Holmes series. After the Testament of Sherlock Holmes I thought that the whole series is on aThis is definitely a win for the Sherlock Holmes series. After the Testament of Sherlock Holmes I thought that the whole series is on a downward spiral, and that this title is just going to be a nail to the coffin, but Crimes & Punishments turned out to be everything I wanted to see in a Sherlock Holmes game - the crimes, the drama, witty puzzles, some action. I really hope this is a life saver for this series, and I just can't wait for the next one.… Expand

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5. Polthank

   Mar 12, 2022

   8

   Very good game , excellent mechanics by joining evidence to reach different conclusions , very much to my liking the percentages with respectVery good game , excellent mechanics by joining evidence to reach different conclusions , very much to my liking the percentages with respect to how and what decisions other players made , yes buy it.… Expand

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6. SenshudoTV

   Oct 6, 2014

   7

   Major gripes aside, this is a genuinely good game. The cases are interesting, the story is absorbing, the voice acting (bar one characterMajor gripes aside, this is a genuinely good game. The cases are interesting, the story is absorbing, the voice acting (bar one character early in the game) is well performed and the visuals are impressive. If you are a fan of adventure/detective games, and possessing of a little patience, this is a must-have for your collection. You will enjoy this game but you will most likely be irked by some of the issues listed above.… Expand

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7. KarolP

   Aug 4, 2020

   7

   Light, pleasant, not too long (in a good way!) adventure game. Interesting puzzles with great background/stories behind them, strongly basedLight, pleasant, not too long (in a good way!) adventure game. Interesting puzzles with great background/stories behind them, strongly based on Doyle's fiction. Dialogues sounds quite artificial, but sometimes characteristic Sherlock's jokes or zest makes them funny. Action takes place in really restricted areas. Invisible walls and lack of movement possibilities of the protagonist are sometimes frustrating. Nevertheless, game is full of beautiful views and good-looking textures, despite simplifications and limitations from time to time. Music is well suited, builds atmosphere and tention. Mechanics and interface is simple enough, but it could be irritating when you miss one clue or sign. Nice idea with adding moral choices and selecting paths of puzzles solution. Interesting, successful proposition of book based game.… Expand

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8. aadms

   Mar 28, 2015

   3

   This isn't my cup of tea. Ha-ha. The game play consists of scanning the area and pressing "x" over glowing circles that tell you where toThis isn't my cup of tea. Ha-ha. The game play consists of scanning the area and pressing "x" over glowing circles that tell you where to go, what to look at and who to talk to. You have a special scan mode by pressing "R1" that turns the world gray while the clues glow gold for you to click on, then Sherlock Holmes tells you what you are looking at. Interrogations with suspects consists of you selecting all the question options and scanning up and down the person and the immediate surroundings. Then you click "x" when Sherlock is suppose to give his response to the person or persons to tell where this investigation is going. So, it's point and click to unlock the story. God help me, I was so bored. Below-average graphics, below-average voice acting. Horrible loading times invade you when your asking questions! What? Considering this game is only 3.5 GBs, expect a low-low budget experience. This belongs in the "B" game bin,or the $5 bin. I can't imagine what the people on the PS4 thought of this experience.… Expand

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