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Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments

Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4 • 2014

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Quick resume

Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases: murders, missing persons, spectacular thefts and numerous investigations that sometimes lead you into the realms of the fantastic.

Global score

89/100

Genres

Adventure, Puzzle

Pros

  • Immersive victorian london atmosphere
  • Multiple cases with varied outcomes
  • Engaging deduction and moral choice system
  • Well-written stories and characters
  • Good graphics and voice acting for its time

Cons

  • Somewhat easy and hand-holding gameplay
  • Limited length with only six cases
  • Repetitive lockpicking minigames
  • Long loading times between scenes
  • Watson character underutilized

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have freedom to investigate cases, choose deductions, and decide moral outcomes, reflecting high control over actions."

  • Competence
    3

    "Game involves solving puzzles, deduction, and investigation requiring skillful analysis, though puzzles are generally moderate in difficulty."

  • Competition
    -4

    "Focus is on individual investigation and personal deduction without competitive elements or player comparison."

  • Continuation
    2

    "Players often engage in multiple cases and replay to explore different endings, showing moderate habitual play."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Game is single-player focused with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

  • Creativity
    3

    "Players create their own deductions and moral judgments, allowing creative problem solving within structured cases."

  • Domination
    -5

    "Interactions are balanced and respectful; no evidence of exerting control or superiority over others."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Immersive Victorian London setting and engaging mysteries provide strong escape from real life."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment, not obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "Players try different deductions and moral choices, exploring multiple outcomes and testing hypotheses."

  • Exploration
    2

    "Players explore detailed crime scenes and environments, though locations are limited and mostly known."

  • Expression
    1

    "Some character customization (disguises) available but limited; mostly standardized presentation."

  • Fantasy
    1

    "Game is based on fictional detective stories with some imaginative reconstruction but grounded in realistic Victorian setting."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "Single-player experience with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

  • Growth
    3

    "Players develop deductive reasoning and investigative skills through gameplay and case solving."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention and active engagement; not suited for idle or background play."

  • Intimacy
    -4

    "Limited to scripted character interactions without forming close personal relationships."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements; player acts independently."

  • Progression
    2

    "Progression through unlocking new cases, deductions, and story outcomes, but no item collection or upgrades."

  • Relaxation
    3

    "Generally relaxing and immersive gameplay with moderate challenge and flow."

  • Sensation
    2

    "Visual and auditory atmosphere is engaging but not intensely stimulating or thrilling."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social recognition or status systems; focus is on personal experience."

  • Story
    4

    "Strong narrative immersion with multiple well-written cases and character-driven plots."

  • Strategy
    3

    "Requires logical reasoning, planning, and problem solving to connect clues and solve cases."

  • Thrill
    1

    "Some suspense in mysteries but overall controlled and steady emotional experience."

  • Value
    3

    "Considered good value for money especially during sales; provides many hours of engaging content."

  • Violence
    -3

    "Violence is minimal and mostly implied; focus is on investigation rather than combat or destruction."

  • Survival
    -4

    "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable and safe gameplay environment."

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