Crimes & Punishments, new out for PC and video game consoles. The 11th installment in the Sherlock Holmes game series from Frogwares. A gorgeous point and click detective adventure game with 6 unique and intriguing cases to solve.
In this third person game, you get to analyse clues, interrogate suspects and make your deductions. But forget about the rule book, use Sherlock’s inimitable puzzle solving skills and make moral judgements to determine who the culprit is.
This detective game is available for PC on DVD or online download. As well as games consoles – PS4, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Xbox One.
New Detective Game for PC and Consoles
Title: Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments.
By: Frogwares/Focus Home Interactive/Koch Media.
Release date: Sep 30, 2014.
Genres: Action, Adventure, Detective, Mystery, Point & Click, Puzzle, Single player.
Current Metascore: 77%.
Available for: PC, PS4, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Xbox One.
See also: List of Frogware’s Sherlock Holmes Games.
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Plot: You are 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. The great freedom of action in Crimes & Punishments allows you to conduct your investigations in the manner you deem appropriate. Choose the leads you wish to pursue, interrogate your suspects and, from your deductions, name the guilty parties… and determine their fate wisely, as surprising consequences may arise where you least expect them. [Source: Amazon.co.uk]
Sherlock Holmes Crimes & Punishments is not only a gorgeous game to look at, but is immersive, atmospheric and challenging to play. More like the original Sherlock Holmes in gameplay, storyline and character than some recent games that you may have played. A definite must, not just for fans of Sherlock and detective games. But for adventure gamers too.
*Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments available for Xbox, PlayStation and PC from UK Amazon and US Amazon.
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