action-adventure game
Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter
By Frogwares, released 1 Jan 2016
- Microsoft Windows
- adventure video game
What it is
Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter is a single-player adventure in which players take the role of Sherlock Holmes and investigate a web of intrigue in London. Its gameplay combines investigation, exploration and action, with clues and suspects to find across several city neighbourhoods. Interrogations, combat, chases and infiltration are also part of the adventure. The story can change according to the player's deductions and actions, and Holmes uses his abilities to progress. The game was developed and published by Frogwares and is listed for Microsoft Windows. Steam features include full controller support, achievements, trading cards, Steam Cloud, Remote Play on TV and Family Sharing. It is categorized as Action and Adventure, and its listed release date is June 10, 2016. Its Metacritic score is 65.
What players like, and what they don't
- Investigations span several London neighbourhoods
- Player deductions and actions affect the story
- Includes combat, chases and infiltration
- Full controller support and Steam Cloud
- Listed for Windows only
- Single-player only
Who it suits
It suits players who want a Sherlock Holmes adventure focused on investigations, exploration and story choices, with action sequences along the way. Full controller support and Remote Play on TV are listed.
The Devil's Daughter combines detective work and exploration with combat and chase sequences. Its story responds to deductions and actions, making investigation central to the adventure.
