Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments

 Xbox One
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. Pelit (Finland)
    May 13, 2015
    86
    Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments is among the best adventure games of 2014. The great detective is in fine form. [May 2015]
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  2. MondoXbox
    Oct 27, 2014
    80
    A good next-gen debut for Conan Doyle's detective, but we would have liked more challenging and distinctive cases.
  3. games(TM)
    Dec 18, 2014
    70
    It finally feels like the studio has taken the first step to delivering something truly genre-defining. [Issue#155, p.128]
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  5. Gamer.no
    Nov 18, 2014
    70
    Despite tedious loading times and unbalanced difficulty, Crimes & Punishments might just be Sherlock's finest game to date.
  6. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Nov 8, 2014
    70
    At times cumbersome, Crimes & Punishments has enough tricky and well-paced crime-solving mysteries to keep you fully engaged. [Issue#117, p.86]
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  7. Pure Xbox
    Oct 22, 2014
    70
    Crimes & Punishments is one of the better, if not the best, Sherlock games out there, and if that's not saying much to you, it's also one of the better investigation-style games. The balance and variation of gameplay should be applauded.
  8. GameGrin
    Mar 25, 2020
    65
    Worth a playthrough. The cases are fun and engaging, even if they don’t all pan out in the clearest endings. Could use more work to stand out though.
  9. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Nov 5, 2014
    60
    Unlike the game's spotting endings, our conclusion has a bit more force to it: Holmes is guilty of gimmickry, but gets time off for good intentions. [Dec 2014, p.78]
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Awards & Rankings

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#52 Best Xbox One Game of 2014
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#57 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2014
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#24 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2014

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User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 78 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 78
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 78
  3. Negative: 18 out of 78
  1. wesker2012
    Oct 6, 2014
    6
    Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments is a game that demands patience. If you can handle the frequent loading screens and slow pace of theSherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments is a game that demands patience. If you can handle the frequent loading screens and slow pace of the game, you will be rewarded with a finely crafted game experience that captures the heart of Sherlock Holmes and his adventures. Crimes and Punishments is a game that takes getting used to. Players may be at first off put by the awkward controls of Sherlock, but switching to the newly added first person perspective eliminates this hassle. After getting used to the controls, you will be free to enjoy Sherlock's adventures. Crimes and Punishments is comprised of 6 cases that vary in locations which helps keep the game fresh and exciting to see what the next case will bring. The game uses the Unreal Engine 3 and it definitely shows. The environments are very detailed with bright colors that pop. There are some areas that are gorgeous and will have you admiring their beauty. The sound design is also excellent with all the voices for the actors well voiced and the environments come to life, the music is also fittingly mysterious and creepy. The game really excels at putting the player in the shoes of Sherlock Holmes from investigating the crime scene, interrogating suspects, analyzing clues, and finally deducing what happened. One significant fault with the game is that sometimes it doesn't explain fully what you are supposed to do in a certain sequence or puzzle which can leave the player lost as what to do. Luckily you can skip any puzzle, but the tutorials for these parts still should have been explained better. Another problem that can grate after awhile is the lack of variety of gameplay mechanics in the game. I got a bit tired of the formulaic structure of the game. I also wish the investigations were trickier, because most of them were pretty obvious who the culprits were. Overall though, I enjoyed my time with Crimes and Punishments. I'd recommend this game for fans of Sherlock Holmes and players who like to solve detective mysteries.… Full Review »
  2. Mjukost
    Mar 16, 2016
    9
    Really good game, best detective game I ever played. Like the way it was built with clues and that you could test out different ways how theReally good game, best detective game I ever played. Like the way it was built with clues and that you could test out different ways how the evidence and actions played out, if it made sense or not.
    Really like that you could solve the case wrong and frame the wrong person and that you have moral choices as well.

    The only negative part with the game is the loading time needed between all the zones.

    Recommended to all that likes detective games.    … Full Review »
  3. osprey
    Jan 27, 2015
    8
    This is my favorite Sherlock Holmes so far, previously the Jack the Ripper one was my favorite. The acting is superb and the atmosphere isThis is my favorite Sherlock Holmes so far, previously the Jack the Ripper one was my favorite. The acting is superb and the atmosphere is immersive. The puzzles are fun and the environments are constantly changing. The world of Sherlock Holmes is beautifully created and you feel totally present in that world. The music fits perfectly and contributes well to the mood. I played until the early hours of the morning thinking it was only midnight, totally lost in the world. This game is not for someone looking for a lot of action but if you want to live in the world of Sherlock and Dr. Watson for a while or even Toby the best nose in London you should have a good time with this game. I sure did. Thanks developers for a great experience.… Full Review »
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