Sherlock Holmes Chapter One is an action-adventure detective game developed and published by Frogwares. Released in 2021, it serves as an origin story, following a young Sherlock Holmes investigating mysteries on the Mediterranean island of Cordona after his mother’s death . Unlike previous entries, it introduces an open-world structure, allowing players to freely explore the island while solving main and side cases .
The game blends investigation mechanics, clue analysis, disguises, and light combat. Players reconstruct crimes, interrogate suspects, and decide outcomes without being told explicitly whether they are correct. Steam describes themes of political corruption, crime, and moral choices shaping the man Holmes will become . Mature content includes crime scene exploration, blood, and references to sexual violence .
Critically, the game received generally favorable to mixed reviews depending on platform . Community discussions praise its detective elements while criticizing aspects of the open world and combat . Overall, it offers a fresh, experimental take on the classic detective formula.
Features:
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Open-world island of Cordona
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Young Sherlock origin story
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Investigation and deduction mechanics
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Multiple case outcomes and moral choices
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Disguise system and suspect interrogation
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Crime reconstruction mini-games
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Light third-person combat elements
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Side quests and optional investigations
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Story-driven narrative experience
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Mature themes and crime scene exploration
Requirements:
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OS: Windows 10 64-bit
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Processor: Intel Core i5-6600 / Ryzen 5 2600
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RAM: 12 GB
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Graphics: GTX 960 4GB / Radeon R9 380 4GB
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DirectX: Version 11
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Storage: 28 GB available space
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64-bit processor required
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SSD recommended (for optimal performance)
