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Game Information
- Platform: Nintendo DS
- PEGI Rating: Ages 3 and Over
- Media: Video Game
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Product Description
- A great case that will lead you throughout London, its area, and the Isle of Wight
- Play, meet and interact with famous characters from 19th century England: Sherlock Holmes and his nemesis, Professor Moriarty, Doctor Watson and even Queen Victoria
- Use your logic and your stylus to crack dozens of puzzles and brain-teasers!
- Use and combine nearly one hundred clues, that will help you solve the case
- A help system is there to help you: unlock precious clues that will prove to be essential when confronted to tougher puzzles
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
51 of 52 people found the following review helpful
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Fun:
The total game play time is approx 2 hours - and quite a bit of that is spent waiting for the text to disappear. The majority of the dialogue moves on if you tap the screen, but there are certain sections where you just have to wait an inordinate amount of time for the next sentence.
The puzzles are quite enjoyable, though the hint system is practically useless. My disappointment comes from the fact that there are so few puzzles in the game - 39 puzzles and another 4 bonus puzzles which are unlocked at the end of the game. The difficulty levels of the puzzles vary, but in general they're quite good. It wasn't always clear what you were trying to achieve with some puzzles, which led to a certain amount of clicking around until you stumbled across the solution.
The graphics were acceptable, the text a little tedious, with some anachronisms. In general, the game is not the worst of its genre, but would have benefited from being longer, and with some explanation as to the goal of individual puzzles.
The puzzles are quite enjoyable, though the hint system is practically useless. My disappointment comes from the fact that there are so few puzzles in the game - 39 puzzles and another 4 bonus puzzles which are unlocked at the end of the game. The difficulty levels of the puzzles vary, but in general they're quite good. It wasn't always clear what you were trying to achieve with some puzzles, which led to a certain amount of clicking around until you stumbled across the solution.
The graphics were acceptable, the text a little tedious, with some anachronisms. In general, the game is not the worst of its genre, but would have benefited from being longer, and with some explanation as to the goal of individual puzzles.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
The game is best described as a knock-off of Professor Layton. You join Sherlock Holmes and Watson as they travel around Victorian London solving a mystery. You have to complete various puzzles that are found on the way.
The graphics are fine, sound is acceptable, but what lets this game down is that it's completely linear, there aren't enough puzzles (about 40) and most of the puzzles are trivial to solve. Oddly, it doesn't actually tell you what the aim of each puzzle is (though you can 'buy' hints). You're just presented with it and expected to work it out. This meant that on several occasions I solved them by accident in seconds... One was a grid containing 20 objects. I clicked two randomly to see if they moved or would rotate and suddenly "hey well done! 300 out of 300 points awarded".
Took me 2.5 hours to finish. If they make a sequel it needs more puzzles and a less linear flow.
The graphics are fine, sound is acceptable, but what lets this game down is that it's completely linear, there aren't enough puzzles (about 40) and most of the puzzles are trivial to solve. Oddly, it doesn't actually tell you what the aim of each puzzle is (though you can 'buy' hints). You're just presented with it and expected to work it out. This meant that on several occasions I solved them by accident in seconds... One was a grid containing 20 objects. I clicked two randomly to see if they moved or would rotate and suddenly "hey well done! 300 out of 300 points awarded".
Took me 2.5 hours to finish. If they make a sequel it needs more puzzles and a less linear flow.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
I really enjoyed this game, the puzzles were very thought provoking but the clues helped, got really stuck on one and am afraid I cheated by asking someone else but I have just turned 68 and am pleased that my brain is still working. Thought the graphics and the different scenes were excellent. Will certainly purchase another Sherlock Holmes adventure in the future.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Average Game
Found this game not too difficult. Simple uncomplimented storyline. Game didn't last very long. Even my mum finished it quickly. Glad I got this at a bargin price.
Published 3 months ago by June G
Bit short
Its a fine hidden object game and the puzzles in between are good fun but it would be more for a younger end of the market and it is very short, I only got a couple of hours game... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Shar P
Another fantastic game
Bought this as a gift for my husband he has not put it down since opening it at Christmas as it is a compelling game, highly recommend it.
Published 4 months ago by Jallard
DS Game
Keeps you battling on long into the night; this can be really annoying for the sleepy partner but compulsive fun for the rest!
Published 9 months ago by Szal
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Graphics not very good and no clues at all when you come to a puzzle, you can't beat Professor Leyton
Published 9 months ago by L. Dicker
Sherlock Holmes DS Game
Disappointing, this game was not very good at least I didn't think so, not easy to follow, to much back and forth, just to much messing about,
Published 11 months ago by Wendy
waste of money
If you have 3 hours to kill, are completely bored and fancy a few poorly constructed puzzles, then waste you money on this. Read more
Published 11 months ago by pen1
not so good
I was expecting more from this game. Unless you complete the puzzle you're not allowed to the next which is frustrating.
I am overall very disappointed with this game.
I am overall very disappointed with this game.
Published 12 months ago by alihorny
confussing
I have only just bought my ds and this is my first game I purchased so perhaps I am the wrong person to review it. I found it quite hard to follow. Read more
Published 14 months ago by poppy
Disappointing
Puzzles are ok - some are just too simple.
There are no instructions on how or what to do with the puzzles - its just trial and error. Read more
There are no instructions on how or what to do with the puzzles - its just trial and error. Read more
Published 15 months ago by HippoJules
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