Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper

 Xbox 360
Metascore
62

Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 24
  3. Negative: 3 out of 24
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  1. Game Informer
    73
    The pacing isn't perfect, and some elements will leave you befuddled, but the twisting narrative holds up to the end.
  2. MS Xbox World
    70
    Despite the lack of truly compelling gameplay and any kind of replay value, I would still recommend this game due to its rewarding and involving crime and puzzle solving elements, and obviously, because of its strong story.
  3. Xbox Achievements
    70
    Some people would dismiss this as a dull, slow paced historical game – but they would be missing the point. This is a perfect representation of the Holmes world, mixed in with one of the greatest unsolved cases of our time.
  5. Impulsegamer
    70
    At the end of the day, Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper won't appeal for the mass majority due to the genre the game is imitating, however if you were a fan of the point and click adventure game genre, then you've come to the right place.
  6. SpazioGames
    70
    Sherlock Holmes vs Jack the Ripper is a good graphic adventure, full of funny gameplay Sadly, the technical aspect is poor and feels some 10 years old, but if you can live with that, a good storytelling and plenty of exploration and problem solving will keep you busy.
  7. Cynamite
    70
    The game is okay for adventure fans but it suffers from bad visuals and clunky controls.
  8. MondoXbox
    68
    Despite the evident technical limits, this was an entertaining game with an interesting mix of first person view and point-and-click gameplay. If you're missing the old graphical adventures you could evaluate buying it, maybe at budget price.
  9. Vandal
    65
    It has a good story, well-made since the beginning until the end, and both the main character and the nemesis are charming. There is no greater satisfaction for a private detective than to find who is Jack the Ripper.
  10. 3DJuegos
    65
    Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper is a game with a good story and some great puzzles, but it lacks some very elementary features.
  11. Console Monster
    60
    Sherlock Holmes vs. The Jack Ripper is an enjoyable title that is let down by basic flaws such as the controls and unnecessary objectives in the story mode.
  12. X-ONE Magazine UK
    60
    Fans of the books will love it, and we wouldn't dissuade anyone else either. [Issue#54, p.89]
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  13. GameSpot
    60
    Morbid investigations of murders compete with bland adventure-game staples in this uneven adventure game.
  14. Official Xbox Magazine
    60
    Unpolished. [July 2010, p.78]
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  15. GameFocus
    58
    It's clear that amidst all of the glaring and unforgivable problems of Sherlock Holmes vs Jack the Ripper, Frogwares does have a grasp on mystery fiction, however tenuous it may be.
  16. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    57
    Surprisingly compelling fare. [Feb 2010, p.90]
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  17. Metro GameCentral
    50
    There are flashes of brilliance, but this graphic adventure lacks some very elementary features.

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User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 19
  3. Negative: 3 out of 19
  1. DREAMWEB
    Nov 15, 2010
    9
    Good game, is is the only adventure game for the console; waiting for "Gray Matter to arrive"
    The graphics aren't superb and is a clear PC    Good game, is is the only adventure game for the console; waiting for "Gray Matter to arrive"
    The graphics aren't superb and is a clear PC port, but the game entertains you while palying    … Full Review »
  2. ZekeNitron
    Jan 1, 2019
    6
    This game is obviously a PC port but it is done well on the 360. In the beginning and for certain puzzles you may want to consult aThis game is obviously a PC port but it is done well on the 360. In the beginning and for certain puzzles you may want to consult a walk-through as Whitechapel can be confusing when dark. I would say play it if you like Sherlock Holmes/are interested in Jack the Ripper as the game gives good descriptions of the crimes.… Full Review »
  3. Brainstorm123
    Aug 12, 2014
    3
    This game is a stain on the Sherlock Holmes name. It's boring, it's wooden, it's just flat out awful. Awful graphics, awful voice acting, andThis game is a stain on the Sherlock Holmes name. It's boring, it's wooden, it's just flat out awful. Awful graphics, awful voice acting, and the game is extremely hard. No, not the puzzles, the navigating! It feels like you're in a never-ending labyrinth of cobbled streets. While it may explain the ripper killings well, they should've just made a fictional crime. Don't buy this game!… Full Review »
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