Underplayed Gems

Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Mummy (2009)

Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Mummy cover
Developer
Frogwares
Genres
Adventure
Rating
1.4 of 5, 537 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 37 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A methodical point-and-click investigation through an eerie manor, solving puzzles at a deliberate pace.

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What players say

Players report that the game is extremely difficult to run on modern machines, with unresponsive cursors and frequent crashes. Those who manage to launch it find the puzzles unfair and the pixel hunting tedious, though a few enjoy its old‑school challenge.

Screenshots

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