Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments

Released September 29, 2014 on Switch, PC, PS4, Xbox One, PS3 and Xbox 360

Get it on PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Nintendo eShop, Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG

About Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments

Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments is a single player puzzle and adventure game from Frogwares, the developer behind the Adventures of Sherlock Holmes series. It was released on September 29, 2014, for PlayStation 3, PS4, PC, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Switch. Published by Focus Entertainment and Maximum Games, it is part of the wider Sherlock Holmes franchise. The game is presented in first person and third person views and carries the themes of action, open world, and mystery.

The game is set in London and centers on investigation. You take on the role of Sherlock Holmes across six separate cases that involve murder, theft, and disappearances. Some of these cases move into fantastical territory. Much of the play revolves around examining scenes, questioning people, and working through clues to reach conclusions about who is responsible.

The game also asks you to make moral decisions once a culprit is identified. Your choices can affect Holmes's reputation and lead to consequences that play out over the course of the game. It holds an ESRB M rating and a PEGI 16 rating.