Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One

 PlayStation 5
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7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 74 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 7 out of 74
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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. 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
  5. 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.
  6. LuckyLuciano
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    Just my favorite game ever: great story, interesting characters. I feel being a real detective.
  7. Jenny69
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    Favorite detective game and best Sherlock Holmes . Great job frogware ......
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. madchatnoir
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    This Sherlock game is best. My favorite release of this year: great story, interesting characters.
    Gg frogwares
    Gg Slavs
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. 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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69

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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