Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper

As someone with a special interest being Jack the Ripper, and Sherlock Holmes being a current hyperfixation of mine this game is incredibly good. In terms of historical accuracy, based on my knowledge and the research I've done, it is really good. It has a lot of correct and factual information regarding Jack the Ripper and the atrocities he committed. The gameplay itself was very good as well, I thoroughly enjoyed it. The puzzles were good and engaging, though I will admit I had to look up one or two things Who they claimed jack the ripper was, was a very fascinating take to me, and one I was not expecting Overall, a 100/10 game, I will not shut up about it to my friends, it is definitely worth your time and money

A mystery that I had been following since I was a teenager, bent on solving unsolved mysteries. The story places two of England's famous figures into a battle of wits, the titular Sherlock Holmes vs. the first mass media covered killer, Jack the Ripper. The game is beautifully well-done, giving you the chance to experience the game either as a point-and-click (the original intended way to play) or switch it to first-person to experience the dirty streets of Whitechapel for yourself. The game was released in 2009 and it shows, some graphics could use a little more work and some mechanics could be implemented that were not added until much later on. The story is wonderfully told, from the beginning with Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson being intrigued at the unfortunate murder of Mary Ann Nichols in Buck's Row, to witnessing the horribly disfigured body of Mary-Jane Kelly in Miller's Court. All throughout the tale, Sherlock is attempting to uncover the truth while dodging the police who have warned him to stay out of it. In the end, the killer is found, but I'll leave that to you. The puzzles are good, but some can be a bit confusing and will leave you looking up a guide because the instructions aren't always clear. There was a section where Sherlock needed to leave a building undetected, but I had no idea why I was gathering items and putting them together for. Something that could've been prevented had Sherlock mentioned needing to make a distraction. All in all, great game.

Все было бы все ок, если не баги. В некоторых головоломках напрочь отсутствует логика (как, например, в самом начале нужно вскрыть сумку полицейского, без каких-либо подсказок к комбинации, решай методом тыка или смотри прохождения). Другие головоломки забагованы настолько, что на их решение уходит несколько минут вместо нескольких секунд (пример: из половиц нужно достать медальон, освободив путь от других предметов, объекты еле-еле перемещались и фиксилось это только сворачиванием игры и так на каждый объект). Не на все баги найдется обход в интернете, половина наигранного времени - это обход багов. Под конец игры снова баги, затемнение экрана идет медленно и во время диалогов огромные паузы. Когда надо было определить пропавший орган у жертвы, после определения ничего не происходит, очевидно, очередной баг, решение в интернете нет и я просто не могу продвинуться дальше. На данный момент, это худшая игра про Шерлока Холмса, в которую я играла (не конкретно этой серии). Практически сплошная линейка "принеси - подай", будто Шерлок мальчик на побегушках, прямо как Нэнси Дрю из одноименной серии, которая рассчитана для детей (только последняя выигрывает в том, что головоломки решаются не наугад). А жаль, если честно, дело о Джеке-Потрошителе была моей первой книгой о Шерлоке, к ней я отношусь трепетнее всего, так что обидно, что игра оказалась худшей.

Best game of the franchise so far. The deduction board makes you feel like you're actually investigating a crime, instead of just following a set of instructions. This, and its great story, is what makes this the most enjoyable installment by Frogwares of its time. The ending is a little bit underwhelming, but that's up to the player.

The story and mystery of this game is very captivating. The puzzles on the other hand sometimes are a little bit clueless as it often dont give you any hint/starting instruction to do the puzzle and you will find youself stuck in a few puzzles and you have to look up walkthroughs just to pass them. Despite this "flaw", i think the games sets the atmosphere very well and its even more immersive if you play it in first person mode.

Another great game with Sherlock Holmes from Frogwares. The atmosphere is amazing. I loved the sound and music. I would especially like to highlight the wonderful story about Jack the Ripper, which is inspired by reality as much as possible. I recommend it to all Sherlock fans and players who like puzzles and story-focused games. Some other reviews noted that game doesn't explain to you a lot of things like how to solve the different puzzles, and I honestly love that about the game, that the game doesn't hold your hand and you have actually think to find the correct solution., although I too had to use a guide to find solution to one of the puzzles. Still an amazing experience. 10/10, love it :D

Es un point and click tranqui, sin grandes dificultades. Para jugar y divertirse sin estresarse, como debe ser.

The story and dark atmosphere are cool, but the game is just too old and janky to enjoy today The graphics are incredibly dated, the character models look rough, and the pixel-hunting puzzle logic is frustratingly old-school If you are used to Crimes and Punishments, this one feels like a massive step backward in gameplay Skip it unless you have massive nostalgia for 2009 point-and-click games

Elementary!

Great game, not too hard and didnt notice any bugs or saving issues (but i only saved twice as i played this in one sitting.) Interesting view on jack the ripper case.