hidden object game
Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of The Baskervilles
By Frogwares, released 1 Jan 2011
- Microsoft Windows
What it is
Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of The Baskervilles is a Frogwares hidden-object adventure set on an English moor in the 19th century. Players help Holmes investigate the legend of a supernatural hound and uncover what lies behind the supposed curse. Its puzzles combine hidden-object searches with other puzzle gameplay, and the investigation spans more than 35 locations. Before playing, readers can choose a difficulty setting that changes the amount of help and hints, how quickly hints recharge, and the challenge of puzzles and hidden-object scenes. The game is single-player and listed for Windows, with Family Sharing available. It draws on the well-known Sherlock Holmes story but presents it through an unusual adaptation focused on exploration, clue-finding and puzzle-solving. Its mix of adventure and casual genres makes the investigation’s adjustable assistance an important part of how players can approach it.
What players like, and what they don't
- More than 35 locations to explore
- Combines hidden-object play with puzzles
- Difficulty settings adjust hints and puzzle challenge
- Family Sharing is supported
- Windows is the only listed platform
- Single-player only
Who it suits
It suits solo players who enjoy hidden-object searches, puzzles and Sherlock Holmes mysteries. Adjustable hints and puzzle difficulty can fit players looking for either more or less assistance.
This is a solo Holmes mystery built around location searches and puzzles, with several difficulty choices affecting assistance and challenge. Windows players looking for a hidden-object investigation can choose how much help they want.
