Sherlock・Hidden Object Mystery

Sherlock: Hidden Object Mystery is an Adventure game that offers an outstanding story with sensational game mechanics. The game features stunning graphics and fabulous music, but can be very grinding and is known to have bugs. Gameplay involves searching for hidden objects, solving mysteries, and completing detective match-3 cases. Overall, the game provides an immersive and hilarious experience for fans of hidden object and puzzle games.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,983 reviews

graphics851 positive mentions

monetization155 negative mentions

Great graphics and engaging storylines that keep players interested.
Offers a choice between hidden object and match 3 gameplay, providing variety.
Challenging puzzles that require attention and strategy, making it addictive.

Game can become frustratingly difficult, often requiring purchases to progress.
Some items are poorly defined or obscure, making them hard to find.
Frequent crashes and glitches that disrupt gameplay and progress.

graphics
1,007 mentions
85 % positive mentions
15 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising their beauty, detail, and overall quality. Players appreciate the vibrant colors and artistic design, which enhance the gaming experience and make the scenes engaging. However, some users noted that certain graphics can be too detailed or dark, making it challenging to find hidden objects, while others expressed a desire for clearer visuals in specific areas. Overall, the graphics are a standout feature that contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The graphics are done beautifully and are great to look at.”
- “The graphics are absolutely beautiful.”
- “The graphics are stunning, there's different modes in the game.”
- “The graphics could be a little better and the storyline should be a little more straightforward.”
- “I'm not familiar with the names of some of the objects I have to find, so I don't know what I'm looking for sometimes, which is annoying. Also, the graphics are small and dark, and I don't understand or can barely see what the rewards are.”
- “Bad graphics, and nothing else to do, just tapping and finding things.”
story
731 mentions
55 % positive mentions
42 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The game's storylines are generally praised for their creativity and engagement, often drawing from classic literature and featuring beloved characters like Sherlock Holmes. However, players frequently express frustration over the overwhelming number of simultaneous quests, which can muddle the narrative and make it difficult to follow the main plot. While the graphics and overall presentation are well-received, technical issues and the complexity of the story structure detract from the experience for some users.
- “Beautiful graphics, amusing storylines, pretty characters, cute animals.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, and the story is fun.”
- “I love the story and the different levels.”
- “The story line is muddled.”
- “It's confusing trying to keep up with quests in the correct order.”
- “The story is involved, if a bit unusual.”
monetization
238 mentions
28 % positive mentions
7 % neutral mentions
65 % negative mentions
Overall, players appreciate the minimal presence of ads in the game, with many highlighting that it allows for uninterrupted gameplay. While some users report occasional issues with ad rewards and in-app purchases, the general sentiment is that the game does not pressure players to spend money to progress. However, there are mixed feelings about the frequency of in-app purchase prompts, with some players feeling they are too aggressive.
- “Love that there are no ads in the game and all the illustrations are beautiful!!”
- “No pressure to make in-app purchases that cost real money.”
- “This game is awesome, great hardly any ads and playing progresses as you go on.”
- “Four stars instead of five because it constantly shoves ads to purchase in-game items.”
- “Very interesting game but another one of 'them' games, all they are interested in is your money; in-app purchases is an understatement, be cheaper to buy the game.”
- “I've played a lot of games but never seen one that's so aggressively aimed at grabbing as much cash out of its player base; the game should be called 'Sherlock Show Me Money Cash Grab Ed.'”
stability
90 mentions
7 % positive mentions
11 % neutral mentions
82 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent freezing and glitches, particularly after recent updates. While some players have experienced smooth gameplay with no issues, a significant number have faced problems such as loss of progress, inability to collect rewards, and crashes that require restarting the game. Overall, while there are pockets of stability, the game is often hindered by technical issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “Good game, things seem to be going well, no glitches, prices are fair, good graphics, keep up the good work.”
- “No glitches or hiccups to agitate me, plus no ads popping up every 5 minutes!”
- “Great updates with no glitches.”
- “It would be a great colorful game with an interesting storyline, but never-ending technical glitches delete your progress and gifts from friends for the last two years.”
- “Every time I hit a new level, I have to exit and close the game and restart it to collect rewards because the game freezes at the reward collection screen and you're stuck until you restart.”
- “I like this game, I really do, but it's hard to play when it consistently crashes, freezes, and at times makes me repeat certain levels to get an item that I had previously already got.”
gameplay
61 mentions
54 % positive mentions
41 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its variety, allowing players to choose between hidden object and match-3 mechanics, which adds to the enjoyment. While many appreciate the smooth and straightforward gameplay, some users note issues with repetitive elements, time limits, and intrusive monetization tactics that detract from the experience. Despite these drawbacks, the game is generally considered fun and engaging, with appealing graphics and a solid concept.
- “Gameplay gives a choice to find hidden objects or match 3 play.”
- “Superb graphics and excellent gameplay.”
- “Fantastic gameplay, great graphics, highly recommended!”
- “In order to better understand the mechanics of the game, you need to understand what's happening and why, but everything happens very quickly and then on to the next puzzle: rinse & repeat....”
- “Time limits, move limits, repetitive gameplay, limits to how long you can play, limited time tasks, completely unnecessary mandatory updates, and never-ending offers to buy items with actual money have tarnished what could have been a great game.”
- “The gameplay is okay, but I dislike the frequency of pop-ups trying to get you to buy this or that.”
music
42 mentions
55 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for being beautiful, relaxing, and well-matched to the scenes, enhancing the overall experience. Many players appreciate the enchanting background music and its ability to complement the graphics and storylines, although some express a desire for volume control options. While a few users find the music annoying or wish for original tracks from previous games, the majority enjoy the musical elements as a significant part of the gameplay.
- “The music is perfectly matched to each scene.”
- “The music is also relaxing and differs with each book accordingly, which makes it wonderful.”
- “The characters, the locations, the stories, the music, it all blends together so well.”
- “I would have given a higher rating, but there is no way to adjust the volume of the music and game sounds.”
- “No sound or music after the last update!”
- “This sucks! Can't turn off the music; stupid tutorial. I hate this game.”
humor
10 mentions
90 % positive mentions
-20 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its clever storytelling and character-driven jokes that elicit genuine laughter. Many find the game delightfully funny, especially during moments of silly mistakes and through its optimistic character portrayals. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's enjoyable and addictive nature.
- “Storytelling and characterization are filled with legible humor.”
- “The storyline is weirdly hilarious.”
- “Very enjoyable and funny moments I experience while playing the game.”
- “It's not funny anymore.”
- “The jokes feel forced and fall flat.”
- “I expected more clever humor, but it just misses the mark.”
grinding
10 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while it can serve as a fun distraction from stress, many describe it as tedious and repetitive, particularly due to the need for multiple attempts to progress and the presence of paywalls. The option to switch between match-3 and hidden picture gameplay adds some variety, but overall, the grinding can become monotonous and frustrating.
- “It seems it takes so many strokes to progress in the game that it becomes tedious for players.”
- “Getting the items for a quest can be tedious at times due to having to pay a room over and over again.”
- “Very tedious when it just kicks you out to the main screen when a level is failed.”
atmosphere
5 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its beautiful artwork and immersive settings, particularly evoking the charm of old London. Players appreciate the engaging and addictive experience, enhanced by a sense of camaraderie reminiscent of classic detective stories. However, some users suggest that additional gameplay options could further enrich the atmospheric experience.
- “Beautiful artwork, fun object search, fast moving, atmospheric, and addictive!”
- “Really atmospheric; I feel like I'm hanging out with my friends Sherlock and Watson!”
- “Great atmosphere of old London and lots of play options.”
optimization
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is mixed; while it runs smoothly and features diverse scenes, some users find that hidden object descriptions use unfamiliar terminology and that the scenes are better suited for larger screens, complicating mobile gameplay.
- “Runs smoothly, love the different scenes, really great game.”
- “Some search areas use unfamiliar words to describe hidden objects, and the hidden object scenes seem to have been optimized for a large screen, making mobile play difficult.”
emotional
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the game's mechanics, particularly a recurring issue that disrupts their experience when attempting to decline an offer. This technical problem detracts from the emotional engagement, as it leads to repeated interruptions and a sense of annoyance rather than immersion in the game's narrative.
replayability
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Many users find the game's replayability lacking due to its challenging mechanics and time constraints, which detract from the overall enjoyment. The focus on monetization over a fulfilling gaming experience has led some players to consider uninstalling in search of more engaging alternatives.