Detective Holmes: Trap for the Hunter
- March 23, 2018
- Crisp App Studio
Get on Steam"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.
Reviews
- Easy achievements make it accessible for casual players.
- Good graphics and detailed locations enhance the hidden object experience.
- Fun for fans of hidden object games, especially with a Sherlock Holmes theme.
- The story is weak and lacks depth, making the game feel repetitive and dull.
- Poorly written dialogue and translation issues detract from the overall experience.
- Gameplay can be frustrating due to imprecise mechanics and small hitboxes for interactions.
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's story is widely criticized as being minimal and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting it feels repetitive and dull. Despite good visuals, the narrative fails to engage players, leaving them feeling that it doesn't require much thought or investment. Overall, the consensus is that the story is not a strong point of the game.
“The story is lame; the visuals are very good at hiding things.”
“This game barely has a story, doesn't require using your brain, and is very repetitive and dull.”
“The story is almost non-existent; this game is not 'story-rich'. Even if it were perfectly translated, I get the feeling it still wouldn't make much sense.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered average, with some reviewers noting that while they may not be exceptional, they are adequate for the game's context. The detailed and diverse environments across different countries enhance the overall experience, making the levels engaging and enjoyable.
“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.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for its repetitive and simplistic nature, with one user noting that the instrumental soundtrack consists of only a few notes, leading them to prefer using their own music instead.
“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.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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 sometimes a delay in selecting items or accuracy (hitbox), and with a time-sensitive game, that's not a fantastic issue to have.”
“The controls feel unresponsive at times, making it frustrating to execute basic actions during critical moments.”
“There are frequent glitches that disrupt the flow of gameplay, leading to an overall disjointed experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for having no replay value, indicating that players do not find incentives to revisit it after completing it.
“There is no replay value.”
“Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
“The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel pointless.”
