action-adventure game
The Testament of Sherlock Holmes
By Frogwares, released 1 Jan 2012
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation 3
What it is
The Testament of Sherlock Holmes is a single-player investigation adventure from Frogwares, set in a recreation of London in 1898. You play Sherlock Holmes as he faces suspicion in a case involving theft, fraud and double-crossing. Investigations involve examining crime scenes, finding clues, following leads and questioning suspects as the story moves toward a mystery. The game presents a darker side of Holmes through a story described as full of twists. It released in 2012, with the Steam release dated September 25, 2012. Frogwares is both developer and publisher. The listed platforms are Microsoft Windows and PlayStation 3, while Steam lists Windows. Steam features include Achievements, Trading Cards, Cloud, Family Sharing and Partial Controller Support. Its genres are listed as action-adventure and Adventure.
What players like, and what they don't
- Investigation includes crime scenes and suspect interviews
- Story is set in London in 1898
- Steam Achievements and Trading Cards
- Steam Cloud and Family Sharing
- Steam lists Windows only
- Controller support is partial
Who it suits
It suits players who want a Sherlock Holmes mystery built around examining scenes, following clues and interrogating suspects. It is a single-player game.
The game puts Holmes at the center of a clue-led investigation with a darker story. Its listed Steam features include partial controller support, so players should account for that.
