Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments

 Xbox One
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
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  1. 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 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 untilThis 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.… Expand
  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 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    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 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.    … Expand
  3. hollowfication
    Dec 24, 2014
    8
    i like this game only problem is the game not open world as i want to expect game of this graphic should have.

    but overall i like the game it very detective using ur mind to see who real criminal is looking at clue solving puzzle all good down side but felt slow to much loading scene its xbone one shouldn't the loading scene be cut down to 3 seconds Only wish This game been    i like this game only problem is the game not open world as i want to expect game of this graphic should have.

    but overall i like the game it very detective using ur mind to see who real criminal is looking at clue solving puzzle all good

    down side
    but felt slow to much loading scene its xbone one shouldn't the loading scene be cut down to 3 seconds

    Only wish This game been open world been perfect you could do other side cases as well    … Expand

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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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
  1. 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.
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  2. 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]
  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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