Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Case of the Tin Soldier

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Is Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Case of the Tin Soldier worth it for you?

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Mystery fans who want evidence-based investigations rather than action-focused gameplay
Board-game players who prefer a digital adaptation with video and reference materials
Sherlock Holmes fans who want to investigate a Victorian London murder with Watson

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Players seeking combat, character progression, or fast-paced action may find the investigation structure restrained.
Those wanting a broad, replayable adventure may find the single murder case and clue-review workflow narrow.
Players who do not want to read newspapers, directories, and case files may find the investigation format demanding.

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Our take on Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Case of the Tin Soldier

Rather than using a conventional adventure structure built around movement and action, this game centers on directing an investigation through documents, video evidence, character interviews, and deductions. Its board-game foundation makes clue management and case evaluation the main progression.

What is Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Case of the Tin Soldier?

Investigate the murder of General Armstead, one of five surviving London holders of a Waterloo veterans’ lottery ticket.

As Sherlock Holmes, work with Dr. Watson and direct the investigation through London. Examine more than 20 characters, consult the London Times, search Holmes’s files, review the London Directory, and request Watson’s hints. The case includes at least 30 minutes of original video footage, English subtitles, and a final presentation of findings to the Queen’s magistrate. The game adapts the Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective board game for Windows and Mac, using restored video, high-resolution graphics, and story-focused mystery gameplay.

How Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Case of the Tin Soldier plays

01Video Case Evidence: The investigation includes at least 30 minutes of original footage.
02London Reference Search: Players can examine the London Times, Holmes’s files, and the London Directory for clues.
03Character Investigation: The case includes Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson, and more than 20 other characters.
04Magistrate Presentation: The investigation ends with presenting the findings to the Queen’s magistrate and receiving a comparison with Holmes.

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