Rachel Kaser
GamesBeatSherlock Holmes Chapter One review: Not exactly elementary
Published 11/26/2021
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 - 11/16/2021
Sherlock Holmes Chapter One
In this story-driven detective thriller, a young Sherlock Holmes struggles to prove himself as he navigates an exotic, dangerous island in the Mediterranean to investigate the mystery of his mother’s death. As Sherlock, your legacy is written by the decisions you make in this open world. Deception, violence, and deduction are just a few resources in your arsenal—your mysterious companion and sounding board, Jon, is another. Whether you choose brute force to solve problems or stay one step ahead of your enemies by using your wits to spot vulnerabilities, you decide what each situation demands as you hone your investigative skills. It’s time to confront your past so you can become the legend you’re destined to be.
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- Frogwares
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- Frogwares
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The critic average is 71 across 14 scored reviews, with a 25-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Tauriq Moosa
The GuardianSherlock Holmes: Chapter One review – a gripping interactive detective drama
Published 11/26/2021
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80
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Read originalRichard Wakeling
GameSpotSherlock Holmes: Chapter One Review - Murder In The Mediterranean
Published 11/19/2021
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70
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Read originalJenny Jones
PlayStation LifeStyleSherlock Holmes Chapter One Review – Master of Deduction (PS5)
Published 11/17/2021
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Read originalJohn-Paul Jones
PlayStation UniverseSherlock Holmes: Chapter One Review (PS5) - A Highly Compelling Sleuthing Odyssey With An Unevenly Executed Open World Twist - PlayStation Universe
Published 11/16/2021
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Read originalLiam Croft
Push SquareReview: Sherlock Holmes Chapter One (PS5) - Not One of Frogwares' Best
Published 11/15/2021
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Read originalIGN Sherlock Holmes Chapter One Review
Published 11/15/2021
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Read originalFraser Brown
PC GamerSherlock Holmes: Chapter One review
Published 11/15/2021
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Read originalTJ Denzer
ShacknewsSherlock Holmes Chapter One review: The mystery behind the legend
Published 11/15/2021
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Read originalRachel Weber
GamesRadar+Sherlock Holmes Chapter One review: "Flawed but nevertheless fascinating" | GamesRadar+
Published 11/15/2021
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