An extremely well done story and adventure though it tires the farther in you get.
The standout of this title is the story. It is very well done from start to finish and makes for a great Holmes narrative. There are some weak points such as when you have to control the family dog which seemed a bit cheesy. Nice try but not needed.
When it comes to the technical achievements of the game this one is a bit rusty around the edges. The gameplay mechanics such as movement aren't as tight as many games are these days and graphically it is a bit below average. Yet, graphics alone don't make a game so the adventure did continue in some great ways.
This really hit the spot as something a bit different from the normal fair of this genre. I'm glad I took the time to play it. If you're a puzzle hound you'll really enjoy the range of difficult ones that are scattered throughout. Thankfully, you can skip some of the challenges that get you tied up which, though feels like cheating, is a nice addition so you don't get frustrated.
Finally, with games like L.A. Noire and Heavy Rain I feel these developers could learn from some of their style to really bring their games to the upper standards of adventure and thriller. They clearly have a knack for writing a great story but things still feel a bit last gen.
Overall, a fun diversion and I genuinely hope they take the time to make another!