This game can be played cooperatively or competitively, but we’ve found that working together is the most rewarding - at least you can both feel annoyed by Holmes together. You probably won’t ever beat Holmes, but even losing to him is a joy.
There are 10 cases in total, and once you’ve played through them there’s no real replay value - but at such a low price, this game is more than worth it. As you might expect, that’s no easy task. There’s even a series of newspapers for you to hunt through for more hints! The goal is to solve the mystery either faster or more completely than Sherlock does. You do so by reading stories and visiting locations on a gorgeously rendered map of London. Holmes himself, searching for clues and gathering leads. In this game you solve crimes alongside Mr. No game will make you feel more like a real detective than Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective.
Who to play it with: The One Who Is Constantly Reading Play Time: 2 Hours for early cases, longer for later cases due to the increased volume of clues.
