action-adventure game
Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One
By Frogwares, released 1 Jan 2021
- Microsoft Windows
- Xbox Series X and Series S
What it is
Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One is an action-adventure detective game from Frogwares, following Sherlock as a young man trying to establish his reputation. On an island in the Mediterranean, he investigates the mystery of his mother’s death, with his companion Jon as a sounding board. The open-world investigation lets players explore the city and collect clues, rumors and evidence to assemble a case in a mind palace. Sherlock can also use disguises, observation and environmental vulnerabilities to handle enemies; violence is another option. The Steam listing identifies the game as single-player and includes achievements, full controller support, trading cards, cloud saves and Family Sharing. It was released on November 15, 2021, for Windows. Its listed platforms also include Xbox Series X and Series S, and its Steam age rating is 17.
What players like, and what they don't
- Explore a city in an open-world investigation
- Collect clues, rumors and evidence
- Disguises and observation aid investigations
- Full controller support is listed
- Single-player is the only listed play mode
- Steam age rating is 17
- Listed Steam platform is Windows
Who it suits
It suits players drawn to detective stories, open-world investigation and choices in how Sherlock deals with situations. Its single-player format centers on following clues and building a case.
Chapter One focuses on a young Sherlock’s investigation of his mother’s death, combining exploration, evidence gathering and different approaches to confrontation. Its listed features are for solo play.
