Sherlock Holmes The Awakened

[h3]A decent Lovecraftian detective game[/h3] Nothing to crazy to say about this game : I enjoyed the theme, the various places our characters visit but it does feel overall unpolished [i](I imagine this is due to the war going in Ukraine)[/i]. This was my first Sherlock Holmes game from Frogwares and I had a hard time understanding how to examine scenes. It is not the easiesy to understand that you need to pin the proper clue etc. I found myself needing the use of an external guide during the first real investigation at the end of chapter one. Once I understood that mechanic, the game became alot more enjoyable. Score : 7/10 A decent pick for fans of Cthulhu.

A beautiful remake of the original game but a bit lacking as a sequel to Chapter One. I wish they explored more the relationship between Holmes and Watson, like they did with Holmes and Jon in previous game. The otherworld puzzles were the weakest part of the game and I wish they could be replaced with something similar to Scarecrow sequences from the Batman Arkham series. Despite my complaints I enjoyed the remake and I'm looking forward to the next game.

Great Sherlock mystery within the cthulhu mythos. Can be easily completed in under 10 hours, which I think is a good length for this kind of game.

I like this game series. So, I'm gonna be honest, the game is mid because aside from the graphics got better, nothing much impressed me. The gameplay has a few changes; the presentation of the story has changed from the previous games; instead of solving cases, it's solving just one big case with a bunch of smaller cases tied together.

I've enjoyed Frogwares games in the past, so I was willing to give this one a try. Despite the janky engine, which even with every graphical setting turned all the way up looks like a game from 2012, I had a good time. The cases were fun to solve without assistance and the story does a good job of spreading the dread that awaits. I hope our Ukrainian friends find the peace and independence they deserve after years of brutal war.

Not too long but also not too short. Sometimes it is a little unclear how to play the game, but once you spend some time playing, you get used to it.

The game and story so far deserved some better graphics developer and designer with some AAA experience, not a bunch of highg school kids doing a science project :(

Игра про то, как некогда великий Шерлок Холмс тронулся избой- ставлю класс

The gameplay is very non-intuitive. Lighting up clues and things to do feels much more like a vision test than useful hints. The tutorial (or lack there of) could be much clearer and explanatory. I cannot complete chapter 1 because certain clues simply will not show up for him. Even reading a walkthrough and watching a let's play don't show players doing anything differently than what I did. Closing and reopening the game did not help with the bugs. The game is simply not functional. Another complaint I have is that Sherlock Holmes in this series doesn't look like the Sherlock Holmes from the books. Where are the crooked hooked nose and other iconic features?

[u]🔍 Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened[/u] [i]A return to the darker side of Sherlock[/i] [quote] A story-rich continuation of the Sherlock Holmes series - perfect for those familiar with previous titles. A narrative-driven journey filled with tension, madness, and a touch of the occult. [/quote] [b]🟢 PROS:[/b] • 🌆 [b]Beautifully crafted environments[/b] - fewer, but very atmospheric. • 📖 [b]Engaging plot[/b] with madness, occultism, and inner conflict. • 🇺🇦 [b]Respect to the devs[/b] for finishing this during wartime - truly commendable. [b]🔴 CONS & WISHES:[/b] • ⏳ Noticeably [i]shorter gameplay[/i] than previous entries. • 🔒 [i]Linear world design[/i] despite initial open-world expectations. • 🕵️ [i]Not enough deep detective work[/i] - more logic, evidence, and real crime needed, less mysticism. [b]💡 FUTURE IDEAS:[/b] • 🧩 Move away from occultism - focus on mental health, relationships, and classic mysteries. • 👤 Develop characters: [b]Dr. Watson, Irene Adler, Mycroft, Mrs. Hudson, and Delvin[/b] (from part one). Even as DLC, make it rich in story. • 🔪 A [b]Jack the Ripper plot[/b] in UE5 London sounds incredible. But please, don’t link him to nationality — instead, craft a strong narrative.( This person is currently known in real life. Forensics found out using a DNA test ) • 🧪 Add scenes with Sherlock & Watson exploring [b]modern forensics[/b]: – Ballistics – Fingerprinting – Handwriting analysis – Identification techniques – Graphology [b]🎯 FINAL THOUGHTS:[/b] 🕯️ Strong atmosphere, solid pacing, and immersive storytelling - but the game could use more branching, depth, and true detective complexity. 🎁 Post-launch [b]DLC or side quests included in the base game[/b] would be appreciated. 🏆 Also, thank you for [i]not locking achievements behind paid content[/i] - that’s rare and respected.

This is a really interesting and well written crossover, while the game is fairly short it's a fun ride. Mostly linear with some side quests in a few main areas, game play is pretty limited to investigating, no combat besides a few quick time events. It is a big departure from the first game, Sherlock Holmes Chapter One, but still a great story, and seeing as it was developed during the war in Ukraine, I'd say it's a huge accomplishment this game was published at all. Frogwares really delivered on what I had hoped for for a Sherlock and Cthulhu cross over, I only wish it was a longer game. I know it's a bit far fetched and ill fitting of the character, but I'd love to see Sherlock and Watson take on more of the paranormal.

Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened is a third person action adventure detective game were you play as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson as they try to solve recent disappearances that are linked to the Cthulu cult. This game is also a remake to the 2007 title with the same name. The Good Frogwares has always had a great history of making these fun adventure sleuth titles, that are both relaxing and fun to play at your own pace. Just like previous titles this is no different with great story telling and decent game play. The game is a neat mix of open world and linear at the same time. Visually the game felt smooth and looked great running on top tier settings. Loved the world traveling aspect visiting different places and slowly uncovering what really made playing as the characters feel more realistic and enjoyable as well as the NPC's. The Bad Audio was a big issue from the start characters would speak and nothing seemed to line up at all. This happened through the entire game and really made me have to use subtitles which was a bit annoying. Other than the main story this game lacked and neat or challenging side quests or mini game that I fell could have added a lot to the story as a whole. Bugs and glitches were not very frequent however they did pop up and it was a checkpoint reload just about every time. The ending left a lot to be desired and for a game that only take around 8-10 hours to complete that was kind of a let down honestly. Overall Thoughts And Score I'm not sure how I feel really this game had everything you'd expect from previous titles, but really lacked that polish that I feel it needed to make it a better overall title. While story and game play fell wonderful I felt myself hoping the issues would not bog down my experience but sadly they did. If you enjoy these titles this is a fun solid entry but it is definitely not without its flaws. Recommend picking it up at around 30 to 40$ for sure. Score 7/10

Unsatisfying ending like chapter one but it's still a good game.

Great game, I am not much of a review writer...

Good game

As amazing as ever!