Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter
Release Date: June 10, 2016
Adventure, TPP, books, detective, Sherlock Holmes, action adventure, 19th century, singleplayer
Steam
The ninth major installment in the action adventure game series developed by Frogwares, dealing with the exploits of the world most famous sleuth. The plot, as per tradition, takes us to the streets of the Victorian-era London, where Sherlock Holmes and his inseparable companion, Dr. Watson, have to solve five all-new crime puzzles, in which they face, among others, dark family secrets and mysterious cults.
Last Update: June 16, 2016
Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter Game Walkthrough
The guide to Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter contains walkthrough of all five cases, solutions to all investigations, deductions and hypotheses, puzzle explanations and evidence and documents listings.
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[1:08] Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter gameplay trailer #1
[11:47] Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter gameplay commentary
The main pros of the game
- Engaging Storyline: Many users appreciated the intriguing plot and the build-up of the story, with some mentioning it as a good introduction to the Sherlock Holmes series.
- Interesting Cases: Players found the cases to be interesting and enjoyed the investigative elements, which included finding clues and solving puzzles.
- Gameplay Options: The option to skip certain puzzles and interactions was viewed positively by some users, making the game more accessible.
- Visuals and Graphics: Some players noted that the graphics showed progress over the years and were satisfactory for the game's context.
- Overall Enjoyment: A number of users expressed enjoyment in playing as Sherlock Holmes, highlighting the immersive experience.
The main cons of the game
- Disappointment for Fans: Many long-time fans of Sherlock Holmes expressed disappointment, feeling that the game deviated significantly from the spirit of the original stories.
- Gameplay Mechanics: Users criticized the fighting mechanics as being poorly executed and felt that the game sometimes resembled a platformer rather than a traditional adventure game.
- Camera Control Issues: Terrible camera movement was frequently mentioned as a significant problem, affecting the overall gameplay experience.
- Character Design Changes: Players were unhappy with the redesign of Sherlock and John, expressing confusion and dislike for their new appearances.
- Storytelling and Pacing: Some reviews pointed out that the story had too much drama and lacked rational thinking, which detracted from the detective experience.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- Open World Exploration: Players missed the open-world aspect present in previous titles, feeling that the game was more linear.
- More Complex Puzzles: Several users expressed a desire for more challenging puzzles, noting that many were too easy or felt like "try and error."
- Impactful Choices: While the game allows for dialogue choices, users noted that these choices did not significantly affect the outcome of the story, which could have enhanced the experience.
- Better Combat Mechanics: There was a call for improved combat systems or a reduction in combat elements altogether, as many found them cumbersome and unnecessary.
- Less Action Focus: Some players felt that the game included too much action and not enough focus on the investigative elements that define the Sherlock Holmes franchise.
Summary
- Overall, while "Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter" has its merits, particularly in storytelling and engaging gameplay, it has also faced criticism from fans and players alike, especially regarding its departure from traditional elements of the series.
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GAMERS Score
Average score from 655 votes. 92 players anticipated the game.
Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter Description
Sherlock Holmes: The Devil’s Daughter for PC, PS4 and XONE is – excluding exclusive titles for Nintendo handhelds – the ninth full-fledged installment of the popular series about the adventures of the most famous detective of all times. The game was developed by Frogwares - the studio responsible for all the games of the series that have been published since 2002, which now is working under the wings of the new publisher - Bigben Interactive co. The game was presented for the first time at the end of October, 2015, during the annual Paris Games Week. In contrast to its predecessor which has arrived on PC as well as on the seventh and eighth generations of consoles, The Devil's Daughter was only published for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Story
The plot of the game takes us traditionally to the streets of Victorian London, where we follow new adventures of the famous characters created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - detective Sherlock Holmes, and his inseparable friend - John Watson. There are five diverse cases of great complexity waiting to be solved. Our heroes will face, among others, dark family secrets and followers of a mysterious cult.
Gameplay
In terms of gameplay mechanics, Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter for PC, PS4 and XONE follows the direction set by the previous three installments of the series, developed with not only PC, but console players in mind as well. The game combines a lot of freedom in roaming the streets of London, with elements typical to adventure games, where the player has to solve various riddles. On top of that, there are sequences typical to action games. According to the latest standards, the game features a non-linear storyline that dynamically changes depending on the choices players make during the game.
Technology
As regards the visuals, The Devil’s Daughter for PC, PS4 and XONE is the most impressive installment of the series so far, thanks to developers' focus on the next-gen platforms. The graphics are extremely suggestive, and reflect the atmosphere of Victorian London perfectly.
Last updated on February 2, 2016
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Sherlock Holmes Series
A series of detective adventure games, started and developed by the Ukrainian studio Frogwares. Over the years, publishing games under the banner of Sherlock Holmes has been handled by various companies. In 2006, Frogwares studio established a long-term partnership with Focus Home Interactive (later renamed Focus Entertainment), which lasted until 2014, when the studio's games went under the publishing wings of Bigben Interactive (later renamed Nacon). As both co-operations eventually ended in trouble, the Ukrainian developers finally decided to release their works on their own.
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Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows June 10, 2016
Switch April 7, 2022
PlayStation 4 June 10, 2016
Xbox One June 10, 2016
Developer: Frogwares
Publisher: Nacon / Bigben Interactive
Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i3 3.6 GHz/AMD FX 4.2 GHz, 6 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 460/Radeon HD 7790 or better, 20 GB HDD, Windows 7/8.1/10 64-bit
Recommended: Intel Core i5-2100 3.1 GHz/AMD A8-7600 3.1 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 760/Radeon R9 270X or better, 20 GB HDD, Windows 7/8.1/10 64-bit
Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter pushed back to June 10; watch the new trailer
Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter has been delayed to June 10. In the meantime, you can watch the new gameplay trailer from the next installment in the popular investigation adventure game series.
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April 14, 2016
Sherlock Holmes: The Devil’s Daughter debuts this May
Bigben Interactive and Frogwares have announced release date of upcoming detective adventure game Sherlock Holmes: The Devil’s Daughter.
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Adrian Werner
February 10, 2016
Sherlock Holmes: The Devil’s Daughter announced, coming out in Spring 2016
Sherlock Holmes: The Devil’s Daughter is the title of the next installment in the adventure game series about the famous detective. This new Frogwares’ game is coming out to PC, PS4, and XONE in Spring 2016.
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October 21, 2015