{"id":804,"date":"2023-04-23T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-23T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.senses.se\/en\/review-sherlock-holmes-the-awakened\/"},"modified":"2026-03-21T18:18:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T17:18:26","slug":"review-sherlock-holmes-the-awakened","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.senses.se\/en\/review-sherlock-holmes-the-awakened\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Sherlock Holmes \u2013 The Awakened"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened<\/strong>, players join the iconic detective Holmes<\/strong> and his companion Watson<\/strong> on a thrilling adventure spanning London<\/strong>, the Alps<\/strong>, and New Orleans<\/strong>, as they investigate an Eldritch cult<\/strong>. Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened<\/em> is a remake of the original title, which was released in 2007. While the core narrative remains largely intact, the remake features comprehensively updated graphics, gameplay mechanics, and a revised ending. Players will experience a young Holmes forging his partnership with Watson during their first case together, resulting in Watson’s expanded role compared to the original game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Having not played the 2007 original, I cannot provide a detailed comparison of all the specific changes. My awareness of the remake status only emerged during the research phase. Developed by Frogwares<\/strong>, based in Ukraine<\/strong>, Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened<\/em> was produced under exceptionally challenging circumstances. The game incorporates subtle nods to Ukraine, notably the option to dress Holmes and Watson in traditional Ukrainian attire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened<\/em> boasts impressive graphics, rich with detail. The developers have successfully recreated the atmosphere of turn-of-the-century London. The voice acting is convincing, and the sound design is well-executed. As previously noted, the narrative foundation remains consistent with the original, though the ending has been reworked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Testing was conducted on an Xbox Series S<\/strong>, where I observed consistent performance. I have not evaluated the Switch<\/strong> version; however, it is conceivable that the console’s lower processing power may present challenges in rendering the visually dense environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The core game mechanics \u2013 movement and environmental interaction \u2013 are intuitive. As in the source material, Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened<\/em> features Holmes’s “Mind Palace,” where players connect clues and deduce conclusions. Initially, the system’s intricacies and the multiple interwoven threads can be challenging to grasp. A more comprehensive tutorial would have been beneficial to fully understand the connections and the process, mitigating some initial frustration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The explorable areas within the city and other locations felt somewhat constrained, creating a slightly claustrophobic sensation. While exploration is permitted, it is often impeded by obstacles such as carts, boxes, and non-player characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In conclusion, I recommend Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened<\/em> as an engaging and entertaining game, offering numerous narrative surprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frogwares<\/a> provided a review code for this evaluation. Provision of materials does not influence editorial objectivity.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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