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Detective Holmes: Trap for the Hunter

62%Game Brain Score
graphics
story, music
63% User Score Based on 49 reviews

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"Detective Holmes: Trap for the Hunter" is a detective adventure game where players help Sherlock Holmes solve a complex robbery case with ties to India. Players must search for clues, interrogate suspects, and solve puzzles to uncover the identity of the thief. The game features attractive locations in England and India, along with mini-games and hidden object puzzles to keep players engaged.

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Detective Holmes: Trap for the Hunter screenshot
Detective Holmes: Trap for the Hunter screenshot
Detective Holmes: Trap for the Hunter screenshot
Detective Holmes: Trap for the Hunter screenshot
Detective Holmes: Trap for the Hunter screenshot
Detective Holmes: Trap for the Hunter screenshot

63%
Audience ScoreBased on 49 reviews
graphics2 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Easy achievements and fun for players who enjoy hidden object games.
  • Colorful and detailed graphics with interesting locations.
  • Engaging for detail-oriented players who appreciate mystery themes.
  • Lacks a compelling story and can feel repetitive and dull.
  • Poorly written dialogue and translation issues detract from the experience.
  • Short duration with limited replay value and frustrating pixel hunts.
  • story
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in the game is widely criticized as being weak and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting its repetitiveness and dullness. Despite some appreciation for the visuals, the narrative is described as almost non-existent and not engaging enough to require critical thinking. Overall, players feel that the game does not deliver a compelling or coherent story experience.

    • “It's cool to see how the story progresses throughout the game, which eventually leads to what map you'll continue onto.”
    • “This game barely has a case/story, doesn't require using your brain, very repetitive, very dull...”
    • “The story is almost non-existent; this game is not 'story-rich'. Even if it was perfectly translated, I get the feeling it still wouldn't make much sense.”
    • “The story is lame; the pictures are very good - very good at hiding things.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are generally described as average, with some reviewers noting that while they may not be exceptional, they are adequate for the game's context. The detailed and well-designed levels set in various countries enhance the overall experience, making the graphics enjoyable despite some shortcomings.

    • “Levels are really interesting and exciting: different countries, good graphics and locations worked out to the last detail - all this gives pleasure from the game!”
    • “The graphics leave much to be desired, but for such a game it is quite normal.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has been criticized for its repetitive and simplistic nature, with one user noting that the instrumental theme consists of only a few notes, leading them to resort to their own music for a more enjoyable experience.

    • “The backing soundtrack instrumental theme had a grand total of 7 notes in it, and I listened to them for a few hours before finally running my own MP3 player in the background.”
    • “I think the backing soundtrack instrumental theme had a grand total of 7 notes in it, because I listened to them for a few hours before finally running my own MP3 player in the background.”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay is hindered by occasional delays in item selection and hitbox accuracy, which can be problematic in a time-sensitive game.

    • “I will say that gameplay-wise, there is a delay sometimes in selecting items or accuracy (hitbox), and with a time-sensitive game, that's not a fantastic issue to have.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The consensus among users is that the game lacks replayability, with multiple reviews indicating that there is little incentive to play it again after the initial experience.

    • “No replay value.”
    • “No replay value.”

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