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Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360 • 2009

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Quick resume

Recognized as one of the best licenses in gaming and lauded by the press, Sherlock Holmes is back with an investigation that is sure to be the most horrifying of the series. The famous detective stands against the most dangerous serial killer England has ever known - Jack the Ripper.

Global score

81/100

Genres

Adventure, Role-playing (RPG), Point-and-click, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Engaging and historically inspired story
    • Immersive victorian london atmosphere
    • Logical and varied puzzles
    • Deduction and crime scene reconstruction mechanics
    • Voice acting and sound design

    Cons

    • Technical bugs especially with saving
    • Some puzzles require outside knowledge or are unintuitive
    • Dated graphics and animations
    • Occasional frustrating backtracking
    • Lack of autosave and manual saving required

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      3

      "Players can choose between first-person, third-person, and point-and-click perspectives, and control different characters including Holmes, Watson, and a dog, allowing some freedom in gameplay style."

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      "Players can choose to play as Holmes or Watson and switch between first and third person views, with some freedom to explore Whitechapel and Baker Street, though the game is mostly guided with clear directions on where to go next."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      4

      "The game features a variety of puzzles and deduction mechanics that require logical thinking and problem solving, providing a satisfying challenge to players."

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      "The game offers a variety of puzzles and deduction mechanics that require logical thinking and skill, with some puzzles being challenging and others easier; players receive feedback on deductions and puzzle solutions."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -5

      "The game is a single-player detective adventure focused on personal investigation and puzzle solving without competitive elements."

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      "The game is a single-player detective adventure focused on personal investigation and puzzle solving without any competitive elements or player comparison."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      3

      "Players report spending many hours immersed, with some frustration but strong attachment to the game's atmosphere and story, encouraging continued play."

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      "Players report being engaged by the story and atmosphere, with many spending 10+ hours to complete; some frustration due to bugs and save issues but overall attachment to the game."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

      "The game is designed for solo play with no multiplayer or cooperative features."

      Capsule for Broken Age Broken Age

      "The game is designed for solo play with no multiplayer or cooperative features."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Players engage in combining clues, experimenting with dialogue, and solving puzzles creatively within a structured narrative."

      Capsule for Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer

      "Players engage in creative deduction, reconstructing crime scenes and combining clues, though within a structured narrative and predefined puzzles."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are narrative-driven and respectful."

      Capsule for Primordia Primordia

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are narrative-driven and respectful."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players immerse themselves in a detailed Victorian London setting and a complex detective story, providing a strong escape from real life."

      Capsule for The Testament of Sherlock Holmes The Testament of Sherlock Holmes

      "The dark Victorian London setting and immersive detective story provide a strong escape from real life, with players enjoying the atmospheric and chilling experience."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in Sherlock Holmes and mystery adventures, with no indication of obligation or external pressure."

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      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in Sherlock Holmes and detective mysteries, with no indication of obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      2

      "Some experimentation with different deductions and puzzle approaches, though overall gameplay follows established investigation routines."

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      "Some experimentation with deduction boards, crime scene reconstructions, and puzzle solving is encouraged, though within a guided framework."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      2

      "Players explore multiple locations with some freedom, but within a linear narrative and limited map access."

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      "Players explore Whitechapel and Baker Street with some freedom, though the world is limited and the game guides progression."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      -5

      "No character customization or self-expression features; players use fixed characters and environments."

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    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      1

      "Game is based on fictional detective stories with some imaginative reconstruction but grounded in realistic Victorian setting."

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      "The game blends historical facts with fictionalized detective work, creating an imaginative but grounded narrative."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -5

      "The game is single-player with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

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      "The game is single-player with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players develop investigative skills and understanding through reading, deduction, and puzzle solving."

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      "Players develop investigative skills and logical reasoning through puzzle solving and deduction."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "The game is sedentary with no physical activity or health-related features."

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      "The game is sedentary with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles and follow story; not designed for casual or background play."

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    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No close social relationships or emotional sharing; interactions are limited to scripted NPC dialogues."

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      "No close social relationships or emotional sharing; interactions are limited to scripted NPC dialogues."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements; player acts individually."

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    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Players progress through story and puzzles, unlocking new areas and gathering clues."

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      "Players progress through the story by collecting clues, solving puzzles, and unlocking new investigation stages."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      1

      "Game balances tense moments with rewarding puzzle solving, though overall atmosphere is suspenseful."

      Capsule for USAC: Code Breach USAC: Code Breach

      "The game has a dark and tense atmosphere with moments of suspense, but also some relaxing exploration and puzzle solving."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      2

      "The game provides atmospheric visuals, music, and immersive world-building that stimulate sensory enjoyment."

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      "The game provides sensory stimulation through atmospheric visuals, sound design, and music that evoke the Victorian era and crime scenes."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -5

      "No social recognition or popularity mechanics; achievements are personal."

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      "No social recognition or popularity mechanics; achievements are personal."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      5

      "Strong narrative immersion with a compelling story blending Sherlock Holmes and Lovecraftian horror."

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      "Strong narrative immersion with a well-composed, historically inspired story involving Sherlock Holmes investigating Jack the Ripper."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      3

      "Players engage in problem solving, planning routes, and puzzle solving requiring analytical thinking."

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      "Players engage in logical deduction, timeline construction, and problem solving requiring analytical thinking."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      3

      "The dark, suspenseful atmosphere and challenging puzzles create moments of tension and relief."

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      "The dark and suspenseful investigation creates tension and moments of relief upon solving puzzles and advancing the story."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      3

      "Players find good value especially on sale due to engaging gameplay and content, despite technical issues."

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    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      4

      "Game features brutal combat, permanent character deaths, and graphic depictions of violence and gore."

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      "The game involves investigation of brutal murders and graphic descriptions, though actual gore is depicted via drawings rather than explicit visuals."

    • Survival

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      -3

      "Stable conditions with no survival mechanics; gameplay centers on investigation rather than threat avoidance."

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      "No survival mechanics; the game is set in a stable environment focused on investigation rather than threat avoidance."

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Survival, Expression.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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