Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One

TechRaptorJoseph Allen

8.5/10

Sherlock Holmes Chapter One has weak combat and an empty open world, but its excellent detective gameplay and powerfully emotional story easily put paid to these issues.

KeenGamerParker James

8/10

Sherlock Holmes Chapter One was released on Nov 15, 2021, by Frogwares as a sort of reboot series with fascinating and unique gameplay. It also appears to take a rather interesting spin on the Sherlock character/mythos with fun mysteries and a gorgeous island country that will get you sucked in for hours.

Xbox AchievementsRichard Walker

80/100

Quite possibly developer Frogwares’ most accomplished crack at the iconic detective yet, Sherlock Holmes Chapter One combines a compelling story, detailed world, and involving investigation mechanics to great effect.

Checkpoint GamingSam Harkin

8/10

In pop culture, few figures in literature compare to the influence of Sherlock Holmes. No matter their moniker, mystery games are no stranger to the great detective. Frogwares has been leading the charge when it comes to Sherlock Holmes games; the 13th and the latest entrant, Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One, delves into the early days of Holmes. This new entry into the series succeeds in story, gameplay and presentation, but rarely capitalises on them simultaneously.

PC GamerFraser Brown

80/100

An ambitious detective sandbox with a younger, hotter Sherlock.

Gaming NexusElliot Hilderbrand

7.4/10

I need a little more hand holding than Sherlock Holmes Chapter One gives. I'm not as smart as Sherlock, and found myself bumbling around at times like a lost child. When I was in the zone I was having a good time. The variety of costumes made for a fun time, and the eavesdropping mini game were a good distraction to a worthwhile story. The game has flaws, but those can easily be overlooked with a mountain of  fun and interesting mysteries to solve.

Impulse GamerAbdul Saad

It's tough to deny that I was quite drawn to Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One for the very reasons one would be attracted to a Sherlock Holmes game. For one, it's

MonsterVineSpencer Legacy

Visually, Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One is rather pleasant to look at. The faces (in particular, the eyes) can be a bit stiff, but the models themselves and the locales are rather detailed. Finally, the voice acting is quite impressive in Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One. Sherlock and Jon, especially, have great chemistry as they go back and forth with observations and quips.

Playstation LifestyleJenny Jones

7/10

Sherlock Holmes Chapter One is Frogwares’ most ambitious detective game to date. This time around it features a young Holmes in his early twenties as he explores the fictional island of Cordona and gets to put his sleuthing skills to the test while trying to uncover forgotten details of his childhood.

WellPlayedZach Jackson

7/10

A fresh and emotional take on the Sherlock Holmes property creates the best narrative in the series yet, but it’s let down by some ambitious design choices.

Worth PlayingAndreas Salmen

6.8/10

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.

GamingBoltUsaid

6/10

Technical issues and an excessively padded out plot makes Frogwares' open-world rendition of its Sherlock Holmes games a disappointing experience.