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Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One

Frogwares · 2021

Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One

AdventureIndieIGDB 76Steam 79%

Session Respect Score

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0.0/ 10

"A narrative-driven detective game where your choices shape Sherlock's story across a Mediterranean island mystery."

Best session: 45-90 minutes

Minimum session

20 min

Pausability

At save points

Resume friendliness

Some reorientation

FOMO pressure

Low FOMO

Focus required

Intense

Session structure

Story chapters

Focus on completing individual cases/chapters in single sessions to maintain investigative momentum and avoid losing narrative threads between play sessions.

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About

In this story-driven detective thriller, a young Sherlock Holmes struggles to prove himself as he navigates an exotic, dangerous island in the Mediterranean to investigate the mystery of his mother’s death. As Sherlock, your legacy is written by the decisions you make in this open world. Deception, violence, and deduction are just a few resources in your arsenal—your mysterious companion and sounding board, Jon, is another. Whether you choose brute force to solve problems or stay one step ahead of your enemies by using your wits to spot vulnerabilities, you decide what each situation demands as you hone your investigative skills. It’s time to confront your past so you can become the legend you’re destined to be.

Before he was the world’s greatest detective, Sherlock Holmes was a brilliant rebel itching to prove himself. When an old wound compels him back to the Mediterranean shore where his mother died, it seems like the perfect opportunity to do just that—but beneath the vibrant urban veneer of the island, the rhythm of islan…

Single playerThird personActionThrillerOpen worldMystery

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No sound needed? One-handed? Good for commutes? Players vote.

🔇No sound OK
🤚One-handed
🎵Background game
🚇Commute friendly
✈️Plane friendly
💤Suspend & resume
Quick to boot
☁️Cloud save
👶Kid can watch
🛋️Couch co-op
🎤No voice chat needed
🌙Solo after bedtime
🎙️Podcast game
🧘Zen mode
🥱Brain off
🔁Satisfying grind
🧒Kid co-op

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Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One — Session FAQ

How long does a session of Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One take?
The minimum meaningful session for Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One is approximately 20 minutes. This is the shortest play window where you can make real progress or have a satisfying experience, based on community data.
Can you pause Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One?
Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One uses save points or manual saves. You'll need to reach a checkpoint before exiting to avoid losing progress — factor this into your session planning.
Does Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One pressure you to keep playing?
Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One has low FOMO. There may be some narrative momentum, but the game doesn't pressure you to keep playing. Natural stopping points are common.
What is Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One's Session Respect Score?
Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One has a Session Respect Score of 6.4/10. This score combines minimum session length, pausability, FOMO level, and pickup friendliness into a single metric for how well the game fits busy schedules.

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