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Sherlock Holmes The Awakened

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2023

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Quick resume

Experience a nerve-racking Lovecraftian adventure, rebuilt from the ground up with modern graphics and gameplay. Become Sherlock Holmes, and find yourself at the heart of the terrifying Cthulhu Mythos as you investigate a series of mysterious disappearances in Europe and the US.

Global score

83/100

Genres

Adventure

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    Pros

    • Engaging detective and lovecraftian story
    • Atmospheric and immersive environments
    • Logical and satisfying puzzle mechanics
    • Strong character development and voice acting
    • Polished graphics and sound design

    Cons

    • Linear gameplay with limited exploration
    • Relatively short game length
    • Some minor bugs and janky mechanics
    • Lack of replayability beyond achievements
    • Side quests sold separately as dlc

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration.

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    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players have some freedom in investigation and deduction, but the game is largely linear and on rails."

    • Competence
      3

      "Puzzles and deduction require logical thinking and observation, providing a satisfying sense of accomplishment without being overly difficult."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on single-player narrative and personal puzzle solving without competitive elements."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players often spend multiple hours exploring and completing the game, with some replay value for achievements and side content."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Entirely single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Players create deductions and piece together clues, but within a structured narrative and predefined environments."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; cooperative and social dominance not present."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Strong immersion in a dark, atmospheric world blending Sherlock Holmes and Lovecraftian horror provides escape from reality."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in detective and horror themes, with no external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      1

      "Some trial and error in puzzle solving and deduction, but mostly guided by the linear story and clues."

    • Exploration
      1

      "Limited exploration within chapters and small hubs; mostly linear progression with some side quests."

    • Expression
      2

      "Players can unlock and change outfits and costumes, allowing some degree of character customization."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Strong elements of imaginative fiction blending Sherlock Holmes detective work with Lovecraftian cosmic horror."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "Minimal social interaction; game is designed for solo play."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop deductive reasoning and puzzle-solving skills throughout the game."

    • Health
      -5

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

    • Idle
      -3

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

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "Limited emotional connection mainly through character interactions in story; no social bonding features."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or management roles; player follows a linear narrative."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players accumulate clues, unlock outfits, and progress through chapters and story."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Generally balanced challenge with atmospheric tension; some moments of suspense but overall manageable."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Engaging visual and auditory atmosphere with dark, eerie environments and sound design."

    • Status
      -5

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

    • Story
      5

      "Strong narrative immersion with a compelling story blending Sherlock Holmes and Lovecraftian horror."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Requires logical reasoning, deduction, and puzzle solving; mental challenge is central."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Suspenseful and eerie moments create tension and emotional engagement without excessive jump scares."

    • Value
      1

      "Generally considered worth the price especially on sale; some complaints about length and content volume."

    • Violence
      -4

      "Minimal combat or violence; focus is on investigation and puzzle solving rather than destruction."

    • Survival
      -3

      "No survival mechanics or resource management; low risk environment."

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