Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One

 PlayStation 5
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7.1

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  1. TheReviewerXL
    Nov 17, 2021
    8
    Honestly with the latest entry in the Sherlock Holmes series, Frogwares have attempted to create a new take on the character, one that isn’t as lacking as the original that was shown in the games prior, yet one who seems like he’s already mastered all what is needed, still with the games new fresh approach in variety and options, and it’s expansion to existing gameplay mechanics andHonestly with the latest entry in the Sherlock Holmes series, Frogwares have attempted to create a new take on the character, one that isn’t as lacking as the original that was shown in the games prior, yet one who seems like he’s already mastered all what is needed, still with the games new fresh approach in variety and options, and it’s expansion to existing gameplay mechanics and features, the game is able to succeed on becoming the best Sherlock Holmes game that Frogwares has come to made yet, and hopefully if the title preforms well, we’ll be able to receive another entry similar to the title.… Expand
  2. Saschi
    Nov 19, 2021
    9
    I am really happy they keep making those games.

    This one has a wonderful setting, a open world with a lot of details, great music that never gets on your nerves and beautiful designed interior spaces. I really enjoyed it and hope they will make more Sherlock Holmes games in the future.
  3. TheFly002
    Nov 20, 2021
    9
    Не ожидала от неё много, но оказалась для меня лучшей игрой года. Есть некоторые, на мой взгляд, неудачные решения(боевая система), но в целом огромный шаг вперёд для студии. Отличная история и отдельно стоит отметить просто потрясающе красивый открытый мир, очень надеюсь что в будущем от этого не откажутся. Спасибо за спасённый игровой год, Frogwares!!!Не ожидала от неё много, но оказалась для меня лучшей игрой года. Есть некоторые, на мой взгляд, неудачные решения(боевая система), но в целом огромный шаг вперёд для студии. Отличная история и отдельно стоит отметить просто потрясающе красивый открытый мир, очень надеюсь что в будущем от этого не откажутся. Спасибо за спасённый игровой год, Frogwares!!!
  4. Zer0TheHer0
    Jan 28, 2022
    0
    A potentially interesting game ruined by a stupid off-center camera. Devs, put the character in the center of the screen.
  5. king-flames
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    it's always good to play a sherlock Holmes game and this one is just the best one out there, you can sense that Frogwares are getting closer and closer to their perfect game .
    it's so good it deserves more attention
  6. SirQba
    Nov 17, 2021
    9
    So far I've been playing for almost 8 hours and it's really good. The open world looks amazing on pc. The puzzles are so far great and I love the story. I've already played some side quest's and they're pretty good. I love the Sherlock disguises and home renovations mechanics.
  7. LuckyLuciano
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    Just my favorite game ever: great story, interesting characters. I feel being a real detective.
  8. Jenny69
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    Favorite detective game and best Sherlock Holmes . Great job frogware ......
  9. nd_
    Nov 17, 2021
    0
    do you see this new sherlock in top sellers list? i do not. boring, repetitive, glitchy and too expensive for this level of quality.
  10. GordonScksAtPS
    Nov 20, 2021
    9
    Haven’t quite finished it yet but what i’ve played so far has been amazing. Must have if you’re a Sherlock holmes fan. All my complaints(such as little frame drops here and there) can be fixed by a patch
  11. TheDude222
    Nov 18, 2021
    8
    It's been a mostly brilliant experience. I feel that my criticisms would have to be that I wish there was about 2 more cases with a good length and as much depth as the main cases and there has been some minor frame issues in the open world. I love the game for the most part. Some things feel pointless and could have been left out to make more time to make another case. Overall I willIt's been a mostly brilliant experience. I feel that my criticisms would have to be that I wish there was about 2 more cases with a good length and as much depth as the main cases and there has been some minor frame issues in the open world. I love the game for the most part. Some things feel pointless and could have been left out to make more time to make another case. Overall I will definitely be playing this game again in about a year or so and will be playing through the dlc as they drop. If the dlc offers at least a couple more really good cases this will be changing from an 8 to a 9.… Expand
  12. P09XD371
    Nov 22, 2021
    8
    For me, the game plus or minus has gone, the plot is not sweet, but it will work, the characters look good enough, the world too. In general, I recommend you to the passage
  13. Mindurbidniss
    Mar 15, 2023
    1
    Some of the laziest design you'll find in a "detective game". Go here, use you magic vision to look at bubble clues. Now do it again for 20 hours. Gone are the days of slow burning deep classics like LA Noire or Crimes and Punishment. Instead we get this microwaved mystery where every case is paint by numbers and Sherlock can't even be bothered to actually interact with the clues. I won'tSome of the laziest design you'll find in a "detective game". Go here, use you magic vision to look at bubble clues. Now do it again for 20 hours. Gone are the days of slow burning deep classics like LA Noire or Crimes and Punishment. Instead we get this microwaved mystery where every case is paint by numbers and Sherlock can't even be bothered to actually interact with the clues. I won't be buying another Frog Softwares after this and the disaster that was The Devil's Daughter.… Expand
  14. nnevill
    Feb 18, 2022
    9
    First of all it's not AAA game. It's something like AA but even for such not big budget developers created good game with well-written characters, interesting plot (ending is great!), interesting side-missions(some of them are on main story level). One more good point is that game really respects gamer's time - it's very fast to go from one location to another in open world so there are noFirst of all it's not AAA game. It's something like AA but even for such not big budget developers created good game with well-written characters, interesting plot (ending is great!), interesting side-missions(some of them are on main story level). One more good point is that game really respects gamer's time - it's very fast to go from one location to another in open world so there are no 5-minutes travels from point A to point B. And about humor/trolling - there is no much of that but when there is it's very wittily but not all understand that.

    There are some minor drawbacks of this game but all of them are because the game is AA and not AAA. With bigger budget I believe Frogwares will create a perfect game about Sherlock Holmes.

    Looking forward for that!    … Expand
  15. chronicrenegade
    Jan 7, 2022
    9
    I have enjoyed all of Frogware's games, but this is my favorite to date. The cast, voice acting, and narrative are all superb. I found myself invested in the characters' stories right from the start. Jon, in particular, is a captivating character. The gameplay mechanics never feel monotonous, and I found myself enjoying taking on case after case. The open world isn't expansive, but itI have enjoyed all of Frogware's games, but this is my favorite to date. The cast, voice acting, and narrative are all superb. I found myself invested in the characters' stories right from the start. Jon, in particular, is a captivating character. The gameplay mechanics never feel monotonous, and I found myself enjoying taking on case after case. The open world isn't expansive, but it feels alive. As for the story, it was unpredictable and funny and heart wrenching all at once. Despite a modicum of lazy sexism, the game manages to handle sensitive topics/situations quite well. In short, if you enjoy detective games? Don't miss this one.… Expand
  16. deplorable
    Nov 18, 2021
    7
    First of all combat is terrible, i mean the arenas are too contained and just not fun (especially the QTE's). If they had went for something like unchartered like gun battles in large areas it'd have saved the combat. I wouldn't say to turn it off a number of trophies are related to combat, luckily you can switch on combat and still skip every battle in the main story (holding square - inFirst of all combat is terrible, i mean the arenas are too contained and just not fun (especially the QTE's). If they had went for something like unchartered like gun battles in large areas it'd have saved the combat. I wouldn't say to turn it off a number of trophies are related to combat, luckily you can switch on combat and still skip every battle in the main story (holding square - in terms of combat it counts as if sherlock didn't kill anyone).

    I'd visit the bandit hideouts instead (get that trophy) and the trophies for the combat in them, it doesn't take long and you'll find them during the main story and side cases anyway without much exploration.

    Yes you can dress up sherlock, but really considering you have to buy a number of furniture etc items for the mansion (for that trophy), don't over spend. At most you just need 4 costumes and one of those you are only able to buy during one particular main case. They could have done much more with the mansion and upgrades but it's passable. You'll be visiting the Police Station and Newspaper place a lot more though, also don't forget City Hall has an archives too.

    If you experience any bugs in the game, it's probably because you missed an item or in one case didn't pick up an invisible item next to some paint. Honestly they should have just blindfolded you in that one.

    Sherlock does not have an affinity of water, so if you fall in that you will die and respawn at the nearest travel point (if you haven't unlocked the nearest one, it'll automatically unlock so don't expect to be flung to the other side of the map).

    Do not mention the 3 treasure cases, the less said about them the better. You get a photograph that you must find on the island, and then... you gotta find a tiny wooden box. Oh the frustration is real.

    If in doubt during investigations, hit the options button and go to the save side "how to play" is there, that'll remind you what the symbols all mean (usually it's the concentration and pinning things that lets the game down). In the chemical mini game "hit R2" which will describe the other measures you can play with when the unlock like making a positive solution a negative.

    Story wise, you'll be glad Jon is there. He's not exactly Watson but his quips and comments will keep you entertained if the frustration hits. The story is pretty much average, typical sherlock; over the top dramatic especially the ending. But the side cases, mycroft cases and the Cordona stories have got their own charm. My favourite being a street performer who can totally deduce sherlock. You can also let a guilty party off, or arrest them. So don't be afraid to let a siren off the hook, or an artist be given a new lease on life.

    Save often. I've yet to come across a PS5 game that doesn't eventually cause a crash. Although this game only crashed once. I wasn't saving, luckily the game does autosave every now and then. Also do as many of Jons bets as possible, they usually net you a trophy bar one.

    It'll take you between 12-18 hours if you want the plat, it took me 16 hours but i wasn't playing attention to the trophies to begin with and missed one right at the start. Only once the credits flashed did i go back to my saves and knock them off. There is a part in the game where jon warns you of a "point of no return" it's fairly obvious.

    If the game was a full priced PS5 game at £70, this review would be a 4. But it cost half that, and it's better than the most recent COD campaign i've just played. I grew fond of Jon, and in the epilogue i like what they managed to do with that. Don't expect waves being made here, and you can skip the science part without fear of trophies. Those became way too convoluted by the end.

    An open world game (bare bones as it is) where you solve cases, is certainly entertaining but they could have done so much more. See if they just forgo the combat in Chapter 2, and focused more on cases and incidents around London. They could probably nail it.    … Expand
  17. ghosttoyou
    Feb 5, 2022
    3
    Конченая параша а не игра, очень расстроен своими минус деньгами(от хайпа что люблю две ласт части купил сразу дэлюкс), что от прошлых двух частей практически ничего не осталось. Написал бы подробнее насколько это ужасная игра по сравнению с двумя прошлыми частями, да ограничение здесь в 5к символов :(Конченая параша а не игра, очень расстроен своими минус деньгами(от хайпа что люблю две ласт части купил сразу дэлюкс), что от прошлых двух частей практически ничего не осталось. Написал бы подробнее насколько это ужасная игра по сравнению с двумя прошлыми частями, да ограничение здесь в 5к символов :(
  18. Theredcretin
    Dec 31, 2021
    9
    The small studio have done themselves proud!! It’s a game I played for hours and throughly enjoyed myself. The story is really good but can be a little sad. Open world isn’t the greatest, but still has nice scenery and things to find. Combat was funny, I know it was a bit repetitive and they could of done a bit better in that department, but I still loved it and you do have the option toThe small studio have done themselves proud!! It’s a game I played for hours and throughly enjoyed myself. The story is really good but can be a little sad. Open world isn’t the greatest, but still has nice scenery and things to find. Combat was funny, I know it was a bit repetitive and they could of done a bit better in that department, but I still loved it and you do have the option to totally ignore combat if it is not to your liking. For 40 pounds I was really impressed and would recommend it to anyone that likes to sit back relax and use their brains a little. I just hope it sells well because the studio have put there heart and soul into this and it shows in this game. Yes it’s not ground breaking graphics or game play but is so worth playing IMO. It makes a change to the constant shoot me ups that everyone seems to want. I’d say this game def suits someone with a mature attitude. If you have a childish mindset then this isn’t for you, likely because you are probably to thick to understand it. (Cod and fifa players I’m talking to you)… Expand
  19. EnigmaFIN
    Nov 18, 2021
    8
    Great game where you are able to use your marvellous detective skills. Nicely done and witty murder mystery where you can challenge yourself.
  20. BARTA
    Feb 6, 2022
    5
    Great jigsaws, but - fake open World, not intuitive gameplay, boring combat mode
  21. madchatnoir
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    This Sherlock game is best. My favorite release of this year: great story, interesting characters.
    Gg frogwares
    Gg Slavs
  22. tomh3115
    Nov 26, 2021
    7
    I appreciate the effort put, but come on, Frogwares... Episodic game? Really? You guys were better than this... I defended you guys with the Sinking City incident, please don't sink yourselves with this kind of business...
  23. Kaosper
    Jan 4, 2022
    7
    I can from the get-go just admit that I'm biased writing this review, since I want to encourage all developers within this genre to continue producing detective games, especially such an experienced studio as Frogwares. With that said, I can recommend this to any sleuth out there looking for a fix.

    The general gameplay is well crafted and provides an appropriate challenge and suspense    I can from the get-go just admit that I'm biased writing this review, since I want to encourage all developers within this genre to continue producing detective games, especially such an experienced studio as Frogwares. With that said, I can recommend this to any sleuth out there looking for a fix.

    The general gameplay is well crafted and provides an appropriate challenge and suspense in most of the mysteries. There are several new mechanics that gives anyone the prerequisites to feel like a genuine gumshoe. However, they have thrown in a horrendous combat aspect of the game which is just as repetitive as it is comically... bad. Thankfully it appears seldom in the main story, but for all non-trophy/achievement purposed, stay clear of the bandit lairs! As for the "open world" part of it all, I'd refrain from calling it open world, and I think a lot of the backlash against the game comes from creating the expectancy of some sort of GTA/RDD world with endless side hustles. What this game provides is a looser transition between missions, where the "open world" just serves as a way to choose in what order you want to tackle the story.

    The game as a whole is actually beautiful, but the scenery has very obviously come at the expense of hiring an animations team. I'm fully aware that this is far from a triple-A title, but at times its resemblance to N64 Donkey Kong is almost frightening. The cutscenes are (thank god) given a bit more love animation-wise, but the fish-mouth speaking animations are a tad immersion-breaking in my opinion. But the pure amount of content is awesome for a game of this genre, and almost all of the side missions are worth playing (some of them are almost the length of a main mission). The main story itself is excellent and will keep you guessing until the very end. All in all it's a very entertaining game, which in many ways sets a new standard for the genre, but unfortunately in some other ways fall flat.

    PS. Not incorporated in my review score is the horrific day 1 DLC, which both in principle and in execution shouldn't exist DS.    … Expand
  24. Jennie_san
    Feb 20, 2022
    8
    Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One é um jogo divertido, mas seu ritmo demora a "engrenar".
    Como mestre das deduções, não espere em momento nenhum que o jogo pegue na sua mão e te diga o que fazer (acho que isso pode frustar muita gente).
    A história é cativante, missões secundárias têm ligação direta com as missões principais e são muito bem construídas. O combate é simples , nada inovador e as    Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One é um jogo divertido, mas seu ritmo demora a "engrenar".
    Como mestre das deduções, não espere em momento nenhum que o jogo pegue na sua mão e te diga o que fazer (acho que isso pode frustar muita gente).
    A história é cativante, missões secundárias têm ligação direta com as missões principais e são muito bem construídas.
    O combate é simples , nada inovador e as vezes repetitivo, o mapa é um pouco confuso no início, mas nada impossível de entender.
    Com gráficos bonitos e ambientes ricos em detalhes, o jogo agrada os olhos.
    Não tive bugs durante a campanha, mas tive algumas quedas de frame que me incomodaram um pouco.
    Jogo muito bom pra quem é fã do mestre dos disfarces.    … Expand
  25. GameReviewerES
    Mar 22, 2022
    9
    Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One is the best title of the detective to date, and one of the greatest narrative games today, although wanting to cover so much has caused it to tighten less in some aspects. The quality of factors such as its main story, secondary cases, character models and an open world that is so alive and well built in artistic terms in the case of an AA game make it anSherlock Holmes: Chapter One is the best title of the detective to date, and one of the greatest narrative games today, although wanting to cover so much has caused it to tighten less in some aspects. The quality of factors such as its main story, secondary cases, character models and an open world that is so alive and well built in artistic terms in the case of an AA game make it an essential for fans of the crime novel who want to enjoy it for many, many hours of a very-well product, even with its faults. Frogwares has been very happy to play solo, we need a second part as soon as possible.… Expand
  26. bergcamp1001
    May 28, 2023
    10
    Great game, unique for today's gaming world! I love how the series evolved over the time. Absolutely 10 out of 10.
  27. Stokly00
    Dec 10, 2022
    1
    Перші дві частини Шерлока були неймовірними, дуже крутими. Одразу купила Chapter One. Вчора вперше пограла і це був неймовірно розчаровуючий досвід.
    Чому настільки погано?
    Таке відчуття, що всіх поредніх талановитих людей в студії вже немає. Персонажі пусті, актори озвучки зовсім іншого, дуже низького рівня, без характеру і без особистості. Класні механіки, які були красивими і зручними,    Перші дві частини Шерлока були неймовірними, дуже крутими. Одразу купила Chapter One. Вчора вперше пограла і це був неймовірно розчаровуючий досвід.
    Чому настільки погано?
    Таке відчуття, що всіх поредніх талановитих людей в студії вже немає. Персонажі пусті, актори озвучки зовсім іншого, дуже низького рівня, без характеру і без особистості. Класні механіки, які були красивими і зручними, унікальними в перших двох частинах зламані, перемальовані і тепер виглядають як з 2000х років. Графіка значно гірше, обличчя героїв як картоплини, головні герої як другорядні бродяги, великий, але пустий світ. Якщо в перших частинах діалоги були крутими, їх хотілося слухати, то тут невнятне буркотіння хочеться швиденько прочитати и пропустити (але пропусти не можна конкретне речення, тільки повністю діалог). Дуже недолуге звернення до Шерлока і в цілому фамільярні коментарі від Уотсона. Він постійно раптово переміщується за нашу спину і каже щось невнятне і безкорисне. Як болванчик поводить себе майже в кожній сцені. Не відчуваєтсья абсолютно нічого спільного з орігінальнии Шерлоком. Дуже, дуже сумно, бо довго чекала цю гру. І вчора тільки і хотілося згадувати яке класне в попередніх іграх було все, яке логічне і послідовне, які неймовірні історії, діалоги і озвучка, який супер рівень від нашої української компанії. Ті дві частини я всім рекомендувала, а за цю прямо відверто соромно ☹️    … Expand
  28. bejot
    Jul 7, 2023
    9
    I bought this on a sale, and that was my best deal this year. I really like this game for so many reasons. In my opinion this game is a good fresh start for Sherlock games. Open world was small but big enough. No navigation only tips with street names bought me couse it’s not super easy but not super hard for older gamers with no that much time to play games. Can’t wait for the next ones.

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#93 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2021
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#62 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2021

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 33
  3. Negative: 1 out of 33
  1. Gaming Age
    Mar 10, 2022
    50
    Sherlock Holmes Chapter One may try to dress itself as something more or different, but when you get right down to it, not much has changed.
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  2. PLAY
    Feb 23, 2022
    60
    Awkwardly plotted core cases and an underserved open world detract from interesting characters and a handful of side-cases that show promise. [Issue#9, p.80]
  3. PlaySense
    Jan 26, 2022
    75
    The story of this game is worthwhile, as it sheds a new perspective on the famous detective. In addition, there is a nice environment, which is complimented with great gameplay and good audio/voice acting. That said, the fight scenes get boring quickly, frame drops are noticeable and the graphics are not of the highest order. The game also lacks structure due to the many side missions, but it is nevertheless an adventure that will entertain you.
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