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Is Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Case of the Mystified Murderess worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Mystery fans who want to investigate through documents and story clues
- Board-game players interested in a Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective adaptation
- Players who prefer case-solving and written investigation to action-focused gameplay
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking rapid action may bounce off the investigation’s focus on searching sources and following case leads.
- Those who prefer exploration without a final judgment may hit a wall when they must present their findings to the magistrate.
- Players looking for a setting outside Sherlock Holmes mysteries may prefer a different game.
Our take on Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Case of the Mystified Murderess
Players seeking immediate action may bounce off when progress depends on consulting the London Times, Holmes’ files, and the London Directory. Those who prefer investigations without a formal conclusion may hit a wall at the stage where findings are presented to the Queen’s magistrate.
What is Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Case of the Mystified Murderess?
A woman found beside a dead man with a pistol is accused of murder, but the investigation leads into darker parts of London society.
Players direct Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson through the case, using the London Times, Holmes’ personal files, and the London Directory to search for clues. Watson can provide hints during the investigation. The adaptation includes 30 minutes or more of original video footage, over 20 additional characters, and English subtitles. After examining the available evidence, players present their findings to the Queen’s magistrate and learn how their result compares with that of the master detective.
How Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Case of the Mystified Murderess plays
- 01Case research
- Players search the London Times, Holmes’ personal files, and the London Directory for clues.
- 02Watson’s guidance
- Dr. Watson can provide hints during the investigation.
- 03Magistrate review
- The case ends with a presentation of the player’s findings to the Queen’s magistrate.
- 04Video and characters
- The game includes at least 30 minutes of original footage and more than 20 other characters.
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Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Case of the Mystified Murderess: platforms & release
Is Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Case of the Mystified Murderess worth it?
It is worth it if: mystery fans who want to investigate through documents and story clues. Skip it if: players seeking rapid action may bounce off the investigation’s focus on searching sources and following case leads.
Where can I download Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Case of the Mystified Murderess?
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What platforms is Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Case of the Mystified Murderess on?
Windows and macOS.
