Conclusion: Yet it's hard to ignore the clumsier aspects of the game. The 3D environments, as detailed and atmospheric as most first-person shooters, hinder the adventure template...
Conclusion: That aside, this is a great little adventure. The puzzles are solvable with a bit of thought, the story is well developed and the feeling of being in a Sherlock Holmes...
Pros: Well written story, good search and puzzle gameplay
Cons: Hard going at first, some puzzles are a bit to clever for their own good, can feel like you are not all that involved.
Conclusion: Both true to the character of Sherlock Holmes and a rip-roaring pulp adventure in its own right, The Awakened is a must-play game. Mystery lovers with a taste for the ...
Pros: Feels like a real pulp detective story, sensible puzzles, attractive 3D visuals with full range of character movement.
Cons: A little dry in spots, largely because you can't skip cutscenes.
Conclusion: The move to first person works exceptionally well and anyone who has played Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth’ will feel at home straight away. This first per...
Pros: Good use of 'first person', Solid voice acting, Smooth on low-end PC's
Conclusion: The very mention of Sherlock Holmes is enough to award some merit, and the gameplay isn't half bad either. Players thirsty for a classic adventure should give it a shot.