Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of The Baskervilles
- April 23, 2012
- Waterlily Games
- 8h median play time
Get on Steam"Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of The Baskervilles" is a horror-themed hidden object and puzzle game, based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's novel. Explore over 35 locations on the fog-shrouded moorland, uncover clues and solve puzzles to unravel the truth about the supernatural hound. Customize your gameplay experience with adjustable difficulty levels for hints, hint recharge, puzzles, and hidden objects.
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Reviews
- Engaging story with a unique twist on the classic Sherlock Holmes narrative, incorporating supernatural elements.
- Variety of puzzles and hidden object scenes that range from easy to challenging, providing a satisfying gameplay experience.
- Good graphics and atmosphere, with decent voice acting that enhances the overall experience.
- The game strays significantly from the original story, which may disappoint purists looking for a faithful adaptation.
- Some puzzles can be frustratingly difficult, and the hint system may not always be helpful.
- Technical issues such as crashes and bugs can disrupt gameplay, leading to lost progress.
- story294 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The game's story is a loose adaptation of "The Hound of the Baskervilles," incorporating supernatural elements that diverge significantly from the original narrative, which has led to mixed reviews. While some players appreciate the engaging and straightforward plot, others criticize it for lacking coherence and depth, often feeling more like a vehicle for puzzles than a compelling narrative. Overall, the story is seen as entertaining but not true to the classic Sherlock Holmes lore, making it a fun experience for fans of hidden object games rather than purists of the original tales.
“The story is interesting and well-crafted, keeping you hooked from start to finish.”
“Overall, this game offers a great mix of engaging puzzles and a compelling story, making it a must-play for fans of Sherlock Holmes and mystery games.”
“I loved the supernatural elements and all the story and lore of the Baskerville family.”
“The story doesn't make much sense and is tonally quite far away from classic Sherlock Holmes.”
“Ridiculous, it's as if the devs didn't even read the original story; it did nothing but piss me off.”
“As a Sherlock story, it's a bit... blasphemous; the story has a heavy focus on supernatural themes and there is no logical solution found.”
- gameplay90 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and combines hidden object mechanics with puzzle-solving elements, offering a mix of fun and challenge that keeps players hooked for around 3-20 hours, depending on the title. While some mechanics, like the amulet, are seen as underwhelming, the overall experience is enhanced by intriguing storylines and interesting gameplay loops. However, the linearity and occasional repetitiveness may detract from the experience for some players.
“The gameplay kept me hooked, and the mystery elements were intriguing enough to make it hard to put down.”
“I loved the story, the gameplay, the challenge of the puzzles, everything.”
“The gameplay loop involves finding pieces of plaques to unlock ways to view and interact with the world around Sherlock, solving hidden object puzzles, finding objects to be used in various places, and completing mini puzzles to unlock doors.”
“I guess my biggest problem with both of these Waterlily game titles is that the gameplay can feel a little unmotivated.”
“The gameplay is very linear, leaving almost no room for any decisions, but the game is short enough to not make you bored because of that.”
“Lastly, it really is just a mediocre game: it's the kind of stuff I used to play as a kid on flash game websites, and while the gameplay and franchise material brought back a lot of nostalgia for me and made it worth my time, unless you really like eye-spy or spent your elementary computer-lab days googling 'scary point and click free online' too, it's just probably not worth your time.”
- graphics72 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered decent for its age, with many reviewers noting that while they are not groundbreaking, they effectively contribute to the game's atmosphere and puzzle-solving experience. Some players appreciate the detailed artwork and the overall aesthetic, while others point out that the visuals are outdated and may not meet the expectations of those accustomed to modern games. Overall, the graphics are seen as serviceable, with a mix of positive and negative feedback reflecting the game's release period.
“Graphics are very nice and detailed, music creates a rather ominous atmosphere and suits the game.”
“The color palette is wonderfully lush and the graphics are very good for a now older game.”
“Awesome artwork and thoughtful gameplay for this point-and-click type of game.”
“Horrible graphics, dated, slow, boring.”
“The graphics aren't anything to write about, and the audio is... there.”
“The supernatural story is an affront to Holmesian reason, the voice actors are poorly cast, and the visuals are often of poor quality.”
- music46 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its ability to create an immersive and atmospheric experience, while others find it overly dramatic and repetitive. Many players appreciate the soundtrack's orchestration and its role in enhancing tension, though some noted that it can become annoying or flat at times. Overall, the music is considered solid but not exceptional, contributing positively to the game's ambiance.
“The soundtrack is amazing.”
“The atmosphere is perfectly eerie, the music is pretty, and the vocal talent/cast does a good job throughout.”
“I think the music played a big part in creating the atmosphere.”
“The music is pretty jaded because the game pretty much plays the same tune over and over again.”
“Varied puzzles ranging from very easy to excruciatingly difficult, alright art and scenery, very flat voice acting, annoying overdramatic music (I turned it off).”
“The music is orchestrated but can get a bit repetitious; you can change volumes or mute.”
- atmosphere38 mentions
- 68 % positive mentions
- 24 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its enchanting and eerie qualities, enhanced by detailed graphics and a fitting soundtrack that creates a tense and ominous mood. While some players noted a lack of traditional horror elements, the rich atmospheric details and character development through the environment contribute positively to the overall experience. Despite some criticisms regarding voice acting and cutscenes, the game successfully immerses players in a mysterious and engaging setting.
“The atmospheric detail in the private rooms of the various Baskerville family members is quite rich and even works as indirect character development.”
“The atmosphere is perfectly eerie, the music pretty, and the vocal talent/cast does a good job throughout.”
“And for all the good art and voice talent, the cutscenes were atrocious to look at and there was hardly any atmosphere whatsoever.”
“This title can count on a good soundtrack most of the time trying to give a tense atmosphere, maybe even more than necessary.”
“The atmosphere is absolutely enchanting and creepy, which only adds to the overall charm.”
- grinding10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 80 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be manageable, as the developers have minimized frustrating backtracking and introduced quick travel options to streamline gameplay. While some hidden object tasks can feel repetitive, the puzzles are generally well-designed and offer a good balance of challenge without becoming overly tedious. Overall, the game maintains a fun and relaxing experience despite some minor grinding elements.
“The hidden object tasks became a bit tedious, but most of the puzzles were good.”
“Grinding is needed.”
“The game can feel repetitive at times, making the grinding aspect less enjoyable.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game has low replayability, as the puzzles and overall content remain unchanged, leading to a lack of incentive for players to revisit it.
“The puzzles and everything else stays the same, so the replay value is not really high.”
“The replay value for the game is low.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its self-deprecating and hilarious writing, providing a lighthearted distraction that encourages players not to take things too seriously. Overall, it contributes to a generally enjoyable experience.
“The writing is also hilarious, like it's making fun of itself. It's just a generally good time if you don't take it seriously, which trust me, the game would make it hard to do.”
“It was funny, and a decent distraction.”
“+funny writing”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is criticized for its poor technical performance, which detracts from the overall experience, despite some enjoyment found in the hidden object gameplay and atmospheric elements. Players may find it tolerable if they appreciate the genre, but the subpar voice acting and execution of the story are notable drawbacks.
“I guess it's fine if you like hidden object games, but the technical performance is also fairly poor.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players report that the game evokes strong emotional responses, with some expressing that it deeply resonates with their lives, leading to moments of genuine tears.
“It'll replace your life; I cried a bit.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The rich atmospheric detail in the private rooms of the Baskerville family members serves as an effective form of indirect character development, enhancing the players' understanding of each character's personality and background.
“The atmospheric detail in the private rooms of the various Baskerville family members is quite rich and even works as indirect character development.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes that can crash their computers during gameplay. This issue significantly detracts from the overall experience, overshadowing the nostalgia of the original version.
“I loved this game when I played it back in the day, but this version freezes my computer every time I play it for some reason.”
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