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Follow the perpetrators to the ends ofthe earth in epic 3D adventure!Product InformationSherlock Holmes - 'The Awakened' will lead the most famous detective of all time to the edge of the irrational as he thwarts the designs of a sect of the disciples of Cthulhu. Keeping the traditional gameplay of Point & Click adventure games 'The Awakened' has been deeply rethought to offer a totally new third person view while keeping its original first person view. The player will be able to switch freely between the two modes to lead its investigation the way he wants. Based on an exciting scenario 'The Awakened' plunges the playerinto the heart of a mysterious and oppressive adventure. Sherlock Holmesassisted by the loyal Doctor Watson investigates strange disappearances whichseem related to the activity of a secret sect which worships the god Cthulhu.Discover the adventures of Sherlock Holmes with a gripping atmosphere for thefirst time ever delivered in a thoroughly intensive and wholly immersivereal-time 3D world. Throughout your investigation you will meet more thansixty characters with whom you can interact freely. Hundreds of clues andobjects will need to be scrutinized and utilized in order for the investigationto be solved. From the most logical deduction down to the smallest detail the decor andtextures offer the player a true feeling of living the role. Cities and placesexude authenticity creating environments you would expect to find at the end ofthe 19th Century. And yet amidst the daily grind and bustling lives of societythere also exists terrifying places and it is in these confines where you willhave to control your fears retain your focus and ascertain the truth.Sherlock Holmes - 'The Awakened' offers rewarding gameplay a true symbiosis oftwo technologies specific to adventure gam
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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The beauty: This game has wonderful atmosphere; the water effects are stunning; the actors are good; the story is interesting
The beast: it is so linear it hurts; you can't go ahead and pick up something you know you are going to need; once I typed an answer using the spelling in the clues and it wasn't accepted
I don't mind spending a lot of time solving puzzles; but I do mind spending a lot of time trying to figure out how to tell the game what I want to do. Not that this is new. It was the same in the old text adventures where you were in a maze of twisty passages all alike. Deja vu.
The beast: it is so linear it hurts; you can't go ahead and pick up something you know you are going to need; once I typed an answer using the spelling in the clues and it wasn't accepted
I don't mind spending a lot of time solving puzzles; but I do mind spending a lot of time trying to figure out how to tell the game what I want to do. Not that this is new. It was the same in the old text adventures where you were in a maze of twisty passages all alike. Deja vu.
19 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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A typical adventure game where as Sherlock Holmes you must pick up various items to solve puzzles, and find clues by looking around the map and clicking on areas where an icon lights up. Like the Longest Journey or Dreamfall, the storyline is more important than gameplay in Sherlock Holmes the Awakened.
For most the game you play as Sherlock Holmes in the late 1890's. The game takes place after Holmes' "death" at the Reichbad Falls, and his later re-apperance. Your task as Holmes seems simple at first. Watson wants you to chat with a patient of his. The patient reveals that his Maori servant has run off and from there the chase is on!
The plot line is a bit complicated but begins to make sense as the game progresses. What is truly interesting is the Cthulhu element to the game! It is well done and suitably mysterious. People with no idea about Lovecraftian lore might in fact be totally baffled by some of the events in the game. For those who are well versed in the Old Ones, the story line is a particular treat with plenty of homages to Lovecraft.
Gameplay is smooth enough but has a few issues. Namley, there is no bobbing as you walk. Much like the old first person shooter games, motion sickness can occur. Most of the puzzles involving objects are easy enough, but at times you need to double back to areas and pick up items you weren't allowed to pick up before. It would have been nicer if the game spared you the doubling back because whenever one gets stuck in the game, they can't help but wonder..."Do I need to go back somewhere?" Usually the answer is "no", but not always. At one point during the game, Holmes has to chase after a thief. It is incredibly anti-climactic because as you chase him, little puzzles occur which slows you down and turns the chase into a slow speed pursuit. And alas a math puzzle shows up. Bravo if you can figure it out without consulting the mighty walkthrough online. The end of the game has a somewhat "rushed" feeling to it, as if the designers simply wanted to wrap things up and be done with it.
Graphics are fine but by no means superb. There are glitches near the end of the game which serve to make the climax a bit choppy. Additionally you need to read journals and books and the font size is quite small.
Sound is fine as well and the dialogue not completely terrible nor the voice acting that bad. Where it is bad, it is at least brief.
The game has a rating of M, and there is no real cause for it. There are some gory segments, but nothing so terrible as to rank a rating of M. Maybe I'm jus de-sensitized?
If you like Cthuhlu, and fear him as you should.... you'll enjoy the plotline of Sherlock Holmes the Awakened. If you like endless puzzles such as Myst, you'll find the game lacking. And if you just like a good mystery, well without Cthuhlu knowledge in your background, you might find yourself scratching your head from time to time.
I paid full price for the game, which I finished in less than a week. So, I overpaid. $25 I'd say would be a fair price, and thats only because I don't want to displease the Great Old Ones.
For most the game you play as Sherlock Holmes in the late 1890's. The game takes place after Holmes' "death" at the Reichbad Falls, and his later re-apperance. Your task as Holmes seems simple at first. Watson wants you to chat with a patient of his. The patient reveals that his Maori servant has run off and from there the chase is on!
The plot line is a bit complicated but begins to make sense as the game progresses. What is truly interesting is the Cthulhu element to the game! It is well done and suitably mysterious. People with no idea about Lovecraftian lore might in fact be totally baffled by some of the events in the game. For those who are well versed in the Old Ones, the story line is a particular treat with plenty of homages to Lovecraft.
Gameplay is smooth enough but has a few issues. Namley, there is no bobbing as you walk. Much like the old first person shooter games, motion sickness can occur. Most of the puzzles involving objects are easy enough, but at times you need to double back to areas and pick up items you weren't allowed to pick up before. It would have been nicer if the game spared you the doubling back because whenever one gets stuck in the game, they can't help but wonder..."Do I need to go back somewhere?" Usually the answer is "no", but not always. At one point during the game, Holmes has to chase after a thief. It is incredibly anti-climactic because as you chase him, little puzzles occur which slows you down and turns the chase into a slow speed pursuit. And alas a math puzzle shows up. Bravo if you can figure it out without consulting the mighty walkthrough online. The end of the game has a somewhat "rushed" feeling to it, as if the designers simply wanted to wrap things up and be done with it.
Graphics are fine but by no means superb. There are glitches near the end of the game which serve to make the climax a bit choppy. Additionally you need to read journals and books and the font size is quite small.
Sound is fine as well and the dialogue not completely terrible nor the voice acting that bad. Where it is bad, it is at least brief.
The game has a rating of M, and there is no real cause for it. There are some gory segments, but nothing so terrible as to rank a rating of M. Maybe I'm jus de-sensitized?
If you like Cthuhlu, and fear him as you should.... you'll enjoy the plotline of Sherlock Holmes the Awakened. If you like endless puzzles such as Myst, you'll find the game lacking. And if you just like a good mystery, well without Cthuhlu knowledge in your background, you might find yourself scratching your head from time to time.
I paid full price for the game, which I finished in less than a week. So, I overpaid. $25 I'd say would be a fair price, and thats only because I don't want to displease the Great Old Ones.
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
I really enjoyed this game. I am a frequent PC game player and I can say that this is at the top of my list.
The puzzles were not obscure and nonsensical like many games. I used what I learned from the game and didn't have to rely heavily on "cheat sights" like I have with other games to solve the puzzles.
One glitch is that you have to move just right to go some places.
I really enjoyed the eerie atmosphere and the gore. The graphics are great and the story is easy to follow. Great locations. Quick moving. I recommend this highly if you love a good spooky mystery.
The puzzles were not obscure and nonsensical like many games. I used what I learned from the game and didn't have to rely heavily on "cheat sights" like I have with other games to solve the puzzles.
One glitch is that you have to move just right to go some places.
I really enjoyed the eerie atmosphere and the gore. The graphics are great and the story is easy to follow. Great locations. Quick moving. I recommend this highly if you love a good spooky mystery.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Simply Nauseating...
I am a huge fan of point-and-click mystery games. I played Sherlock Holmes: The Secret of the Silver Earring and thoroughly enjoyed it. THIS game, was very different. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Book reader
Watson's a Creep...but good game otherwise
Seems like I'm going against the majority oppinion by saying this game was actually very good. Personally, I would have never thought of mixing Lovecraft with Sherlock Holmes, but... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Bre
Awakened... from a Nightmare
I picked this up as part of a Sherlock Holmes box set, rated E - M. That's an amazing range for a single series, I must say. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Minzoku Bokumetsu
Could not even play the game
I bought this game and installed it on my computer (Vista) that usually has no problems running games. However, the game refused to run, it did not even contained the exe file. Read more
Published on December 4, 2009 by The Muvian
one of the best mystery-adventure games ever!!
I love this game; I don't understand how it averages 3-4 stars on most reviews I've seen here and there. Excellent graphics, dialogues, and storyline. Read more
Published on September 25, 2009 by W. Douh
TEDIOUS
I like Sherlock Holmes and H P Lovecraft, this game could have been excellent given competent design. As it was, it is the most tedious "game" I have ever attempted to play. Read more
Published on August 15, 2009 by William B. Swift
Disappointed
This was my first sherlock holmes game. I had just finished Dracula Origins, and I think that by comparison it was seriously lacking. Read more
Published on July 5, 2009 by L. Butler
Beautiful Graphics
I bought the remastered version on the frogwares sight so I don't have the box or the CDs which sort of bummed me out, but the graphics were beautiful and I liked walking around... Read more
Published on July 3, 2009 by Adriana M. Scott
Does not work
This title comes with copy protection, which prevents the game from running when certain software is installed. Read more
Published on June 4, 2009 by Jozef
BEYOND ALL EXPECTATIONS
Being a long-time fan of Sir Arthur Conan Doyule's heroes Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, I had my doubts whether "The Awakened" would even come close to my hopes and expectations,... Read more
Published on May 12, 2009 by Steve Webber
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