Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Case of the Mummy's Curse

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Our take on Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Case of the Mummy's Curse

The restored footage and Sherlock Holmes setting receive prominent attention, while the investigation also depends on consulting several reference materials. The playable case therefore combines video presentation with newspaper, file, and directory research before the final submission.

What is Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Case of the Mummy's Curse?

Investigate three deaths connected by the wrappings of a 4,000-year-old mummy while examining whether an ancient curse explains the crimes.

This Windows mystery adapts Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective and follows Holmes and Dr. Watson through London. Players search the London Times for clues, consult Holmes’ personal files, examine the London Directory, and receive hints from Watson. The case includes more than 20 additional characters, at least 30 minutes of original video footage, restored video, high-resolution graphics, and full English subtitle support. After gathering findings, players present their conclusions to the Queen’s magistrate and learn how their results compare with those of the master detective.

How Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Case of the Mummy's Curse plays

01Case research tools: The investigation includes a newspaper, Holmes’ personal files, a London directory, and hints from Watson.
02Original video footage: The case contains at least 30 minutes of original video footage alongside restored visuals.
03Expanded cast: Holmes and Dr. Watson are joined by more than 20 additional characters.
04Final case submission: Players present their findings to the Queen’s magistrate and receive a comparison with Holmes’ performance.

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