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Sep 28, 2012 · The Testament of Sherlock Holmes, the sixth installment in developer Frogwares' long-running series of adventures starring Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's celebrated detective and his sidekick,...
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Sep 25, 2012 · The Testament of Sherlock Holmes is a point and click-adventure, cast in a modern third person adventure, featuring the greatest detective of them all. Through a wild adventure through the rougher parts of London, an immense conspiracy needs to be cracked open.
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Oct 2, 2012 · The Testament of Sherlock Holmes review. It's not always even, but this adventure title featuring the famed detective is rather fun. Reviews. By Jeff Dunn. published 2 October 2012....
- Introduction
- Gameplay Overview
- Puzzles
- Exploration
- Controls
- Replay Value
- Additional Content
- Pacing & Flow
- Storytelling Overview
- Writing
It's the story that really shines in Testament, something that makes sense when you consider the source material. This original tale which centers on the downfall of Sherlock Holmes nails the atmosphere and style of Arthur Conan Doyle's work, and it also embraces the mature nature of many of his cases. It's worth mentioning that this game is rated ...
{{photo_gallery "Gameplay Overview Photos"}} Puzzle games aren't exactly known for their versatility or depth. Any lunchtime gamer can attest that they typically amount to static screen shots filled with sometimes interesting, often frustrating, occasionally mindless puzzles that link a flimsy and poorly written plot. The Testament of Sherlock Holm...
{{photo_gallery "Gameplay Part 1 Photos"}} Puzzle games that require you to hunt for items in a field of random objects are a dime a dozen. Those gussied up "Eye Spy" tricks won't cut it for history's greatest detective, however, and the manufacturers are well aware of this. Since Testament is the sixth major release in this particular series of ga...
{{photo_gallery "Gameplay Part 2 Photos"}} The specific act of exploration is really a minimal aspect of Testament: it serves as a means to get from one puzzle to another. However, there are certain elements of it which can be differentiated from the puzzle aspect, enough so that it deserves a closer look. On one hand—and this is usually when the p...
{{photo_gallery "Controls Photos"}} This is the first game in the Sherlockpuzzle series that was designed specifically for consoles, and we're pleased to say that the developers have done a fine job crossing platform lines. True, we can't say as to whether it's a result of their engineering capabilities, or simply the fact that puzzle games don't h...
{{photo_gallery "Replay Value Photos"}} One of the major flaws in puzzle games is that once you finish...you're finished. There's no alternative difficulty, no post-plot open world exploration, no extra modes or randomized one-off puzzles to solve. Sure, Testamenthas the advantage of possessing a great story that you may want to go back and engage ...
{{photo_gallery "Additional Content Photos"}} At the time of this writing, there wasn't any substantial downloadable content available for purchase. We got the game the day it was released, though, so this is something that may change with time. If you really enjoyed the experience, keep an eye out for future content somewhere down the line. Given ...
{{photo_gallery "Pacing & Flow Photos"}} Let's be perfectly clear: this game is notfor everyone. If you have a major dislike of cerebral, slow-moving Victorian crime drama (basically, if you don't like the books), don't waste your time. We absolutely loved it because it really was like acting out a Sherlock mystery, and hearing the somewhat stilted...
{{photo_gallery "Storytelling Overview Photos"}} The story isn't based on any tale penned by Doyle, but it might as well have been. We were held with rapt attention as the story of Sherlock's disgrace unfolded before our eyes; not once did it slow down or meander through a pointless tangent. Like every element of the original stories, not one facet...
{{photo_gallery "Writing Photos"}} Past games in the Sherlock puzzle series focused on a case or a prominent villain. The last game in the series had the wits of Sherlock pitted against the brutal criminal mind of Jack the Ripper. Testamenttakes a very different approach, however; sure, there's a solid villain working on a suitably devious plot (we...
- Matthew Zahnzinger
Oct 5, 2012 · Arguably the great detective’s finest hour, The Testament of Sherlock Holmes makes for a thoroughly enjoyable adventure through the murkier side of Sherlock’s psyche.
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Nov 22, 2012 · The Testament of Sherlock Holmes is a wholly original story which makes for a much more interesting experience over an adaptation of one of the original novels, although there’s a slight...
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Sep 27, 2012 · The Testament of Sherlock Holmes Review. Reviewed on: PC. A grim storyline, challenging puzzles, and atmospheric visuals make The Testament of Sherlock Holmes one of the legendary sleuth's...
