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"A story-driven detective puzzle game where you investigate Lovecraftian mysteries across Europe and the US, requiring sustained focus but offering natural save points between chapters."
Minimum session
20 min
Pausability
At save points
Resume friendliness
Some reorientation
FOMO pressure
Zero FOMO
Focus required
Intense
Session structure
Story chapters
Where to play
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Platforms
Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, PC / Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
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Experience a nerve-racking Lovecraftian adventure, rebuilt from the ground up with modern graphics and gameplay. Become Sherlock Holmes, and find yourself at the heart of the terrifying Cthulhu Mythos as you investigate a series of mysterious disappearances in Europe and the US.
A Lovecraft meets Sherlock Holmes crossover, The Awakened puts you up against the legendary Cthulhu Mythos. Investigate a series of mysterious disappearances, apparently linked to a dark cult that worships an Ancient God. Whatever their plan is, you must put a stop to it… or face unspeakable consequences. For the firs…
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More in the Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One series
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Platforms
Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, PC / Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Age Rating
Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened — Session FAQ
- How long does a session of Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened take?
- The minimum meaningful session for Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened 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: The Awakened?
- Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened 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: The Awakened pressure you to keep playing?
- Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened has no FOMO mechanics — no timed events, live content, or narrative cliffhangers. You can stop whenever you want without feeling like you're missing out.
- What is Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened's Session Respect Score?
- Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened has a Session Respect Score of 7.2/10. This score combines minimum session length, pausability, FOMO level, and pickup friendliness into a single metric for how well the game fits busy schedules.