Sherlock: The Riddle of the Crown Jewels (1988)

Sherlock: The Riddle of the Crown Jewels cover

Platforms: DOS, Mac, C64, Amiga
Where to get it: My Abandonware

How it feels

A slow, deliberate puzzle adventure where you explore static screens and click through dialogue to solve a mystery.

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About

Released in 1988 for DOS, Macintosh, Commodore 64, and Amiga, this title is a point-and-click adventure game set alongside the famous detective Sherlock Holmes. The gameplay involves exploring environments to solve puzzles within the narrative of *The Riddle of the Crown Jewels*.

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