Underplayed Gems

Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Case of the Tin Soldier (2015)

Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Case of the Tin Soldier cover
Developer
Zojoi
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure
Rating
3.5 of 5, 52 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Playing feels like poring over clues and documents at your own pace, piecing together a mystery with deliberate thought rather than action.

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What players say

Players are split on this FMV detective game. Some praise the remastered video quality and note-taking detective work, while others find the acting poor, the interface obtuse, and the gameplay little more than watching clips. Many agree the case is short, and some miss the physical board game version.

Screenshots

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