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Sherlock Holmes VS Jack the Ripper 
Unmask the mysterious identity of England’s most violent and notorious killer in Sherlock Holmes VS Jack the Ripper! The year is 1888 in the Whitechapel district of London’s East End and a sinister series of crimes have taken place. The bodies of several women have been found and the police have been unable to find any leads. Sherlock Holmes, England’s greatest detective sets out to find clues in the dark and gloomy streets of Whitechapel, following a macabre trail to shed light on the true identity hiding behind the terrifying nickname!
- Solve one of England’s greatest mysteries
- Discover the darker side of London
- Play as either Holmes or Dr. Watson
- Interact with over 30 characters
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Game System Requirements:
- OS: Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7/8
- CPU: 1.4 GHz
- RAM: 512 MB
- DirectX: 9.0
- Hard Drive: 2005 MB
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5 star game! Highly recommended!
This game is one of the best I have ever played. Being set in London's Whitechapel, the atmosphere, the scenes, the characters, the graphics and sound quality are so good you actually feel like you really are walking down Victorian London streets.
The mini games are tough, the general gaming level is very high and requires a lot of note reading, as well as a lot of attention to the info given by each character.
You, as Sherlock Holmes, have to identify and stop Jack the Ripper, the complexity of the murder inquiry as well as the clues that you need to find spread across a large area of the city which makes it very interesting.
The relationship and dialogues between Sherlock Holmes and Watson are priceless.
Each character in the game is worth of interest.
I especially liked strolling down Whitechapel in first person mode.
Be warned that this game contains graphic content and situations that may upset sensitive people.
It is not an easy game by any means, but well worth the effort.
September 12, 2012
For Grown-Ups Only!
At last, a large file Adventure game which is the latest installment in the Sherlock Holmes series that has our favorite detective match wits against one of history's most infamous serial killers, Jack the Ripper. I have been a fan of Sherlock Holmes adventure games and although I have only played the demo, I am thrilled at the prospect of continuing with this adventure. The story begins with the brutal murder of a working girl that prompts Holmes and Watson to take it upon themselves to help the police catch the culprit. Little do they know that one murder will lead them to many more, all executed by the notorious Jack the Ripper. Be warned, this game holds some very grusome graphical details that may be disturbing to some. Also note, if you have recently quit smoking, the opening scene where you are Sherlock might just entice you to light one up. The graphics are brilliant as was the artwork: Stunning 3D images of the streets of London in 1888. Voice overs are very well done and the story grabs you from the begining. Adventure games are not for everyone and it does take taime to get use to the mechanics. Hard-core adventures will love the options that are presented here. You have the choice of playing either Holmes or Watson and also the choice of playing third-person or first-person which you can toggle between them. You have an integrated map where you can jump from one place to another and ofcourse there is the notebook, inventory list, and dialogues. As Shelock Holmes, you really need to channel his skills for deductive reasoning and investigate crime scenes, clues and suspects. This is the challenging part of the game. Patience is required as is using your grey cells to decipher your clues and solve the case. There are items to pick up and use as well as puzzles to solve. As I said earlier, this game is not for the faint-hearted. I have to admit, the developers went slightly over the top with this one; especially in the opening scene where I suddenly find myself playing Jack the Ripper doing the unspeakable to my first victim. Sometimes I worry about myself; especially as I find these game to be entertaining.
September 12, 2012
Great bargain
Sherlock Holmes vs Jack the Ripper is a full on adventure game, not an IHOG or Adventure Lite. It's more difficult than most Adventure Lite games sold on Big Fish. It was originally released in 2009 for $30 or $40, so the $6.99 Big Fish is charging is a great bargain if you like adventure games. I strongly recommend playing the trial before you buy, because the actual system requirements are higher than for most games Big Fish sells. I found it easier than the previous games in the series, Sherlock Holmes vs Arsene Lupin and Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened, but it was still more challenging than casual games like Hound of the Baskervilles.
September 12, 2012
A different kettle of fish
When I saw 2.5 stars rating, it almost prevented me from looking closer at this one... I'm glad I was curious enough to see for myself. Some people compared this one to The Hound of The Baskervilles - which is a lovely HOG - but it's like comparing apples to oranges. Sherlock Holmes VS Jack the Ripper is an open world adventure game, not a casual or light adventure; think Syberia, Dracula Origin and first three Art of Murder games. For its genre it's a clever, medium complexity, good length game (I'm about two thirds through after two full days of playing) for a fraction of a price of such games.
Highlights:
- original game released in 2009 but the graphics are still great, quality is actually adjustable and will depend on your hardware, as is common for such games
- gaming experience is standard: mouse or keyboard movement, options and inventory controls (hint: Esc for options and saving/exiting, right click for inventory)
- gruesome story which stops just short of being disturbingly graphic
- a LOT of dialogues and documents which are as important as actions. You can click through dialogues (they get recorded in your journal) but I wouldn't advise that as you might miss a clue and waste the next hour trying to figure out what to do
- puzzles and actions are of medium complexity and as is standard for this game type, nothing is skippable. If you miss a footprint on the ground, you will not be able to progress. HINT: do not switch "wide screen" option off, in one place it prevented me from clicking a hot spot and only gaming forum saved the day
- map which allows you to jump to locations but only after you discover them by walking there
- lots of variety: locations added with every new twist, people to talk to, investigations, clues, objects to use and combine, deduction board, conclusions to make, and timelines to build
Overall, it's a great game, interesting and complicated story, and amusing characters.
September 13, 2012
Not a New Release, But Still Awesum
This isn't an iHOG, it's an LFA with a high level of difficulty, but I thoroughly enjoyed playing it. The environment, the characters, the premise and story are all very believable. If you like non-linear games you'll enjoy it. If you like sparkles and hand-holding, you'll be frustrated. Still, it's very worthwhile to try something new if you're not accustomed to it.
September 12, 2012
Well, I tried...
I really wanted to like this game, but it is not for anyone unfamiliar with this type (as I apparently am). I found myself wandering the first 48 minutes, having no clue what to do, unable to get information from anyone. Movement was very odd - no matter which style you chose (1st person or 3rd). I felt like an idiot, bumping into walls and passing between people having a conversation. The only 'clues' were the very rare hand or magnifying glass - which only resulted in an insignificant comment from Holmes. I thought I may become accustomed to the movement before the demo was up, but I was hopelessly lost, with a confused Watson at my heels. When I finally decided to give up, there was no way to do so that I could determine - what is up with no onscreen controls for menu, inventory, journal, map, etc? I had to hard exit to quit (ctrl/alt/del).
Probably very enjoyable for anyone who has played this type, but definitely not for me.
I do need to add: HEED THE WARNINGS about the graphic beginning! It is bloodless, but audibly horrifying! Guess they wanted to make sure you knew this guy was a "ripper"...eeeww!
September 12, 2012
Another great Sherlock Holmes adventure game
Not only have I read all the SH books (more than once) and seen the movies + series, but I also played all the games.
Going back to Baker Street is always a real treat; feels like coming home.
Once again, the graphics are very good, the voiceovers are real and authentic British English, the sounds bring you back to 19th century London.
Of course, SH never engaged in an investigation against Jack the Ripper, so the storyline is enirely made up by the dev's, but they have followed all the historical knowledge of this case. We all know that Jack the Ripper never got caught and that the murders just stopped overnight... but I don't want to spoil your fun by divulging the outcome of Holmes' investigation.
But I liked The Hound of the Baskervilles and SH vs Arsne Lupin - to name only two - better than this episode. Gameplay is a bit slow. There's a lot of dialogue, "dead" periods are frequent and there is not much change from one chapter to another... at stuck and the only way out is a walkthrough.
You will also have to investigater the murder scenes, collect evidence and put your pieces of evidence together to determine what exactly happened.
You have everything you need for your investigation: an interactive map, a notebook, a collection of the dialogues and documents, your deductions and conclusions, a timeline, ...
So, be patient, put your sleuthing and deductive powers to full use... you will spend hours and hours of entertaining gameplay. I am already looking forward to the next SH adventure.
September 12, 2012
Tough 3D game!
This game is superb in every sense!
But I suggest you try the demo, as this is a 3D game most suitable for hard-core gamers. People like me will probably be put off after 15 minutes. But this is just a question of personal preferences. And just because you don't like it doesn't mean it's no good!
So obviously it doesn't take the merit away from the game, which as I said is extremely good within its genre (Large File Game). So I do recommend it.
September 13, 2012
Game for adults is right
Already I have had to stifle the urge to throttle Sherlock Holmes, gotten lost and have to retrace my steps and almost slapped by a lady of the night. What's not to like? Can't wait to get this game.
September 13, 2012
BRILLIANT IMMERSION!!!!!
This game is one of the best i have played .Its a large file game and I am used to playing these type of games. I'd like to say to anyone that is put off by the time involved to play these games, you have to be patient,EXPLORE EVERYWHERE and you will start reaping the rewards of a brilliant game like this. It has superb graphics and haunting music. The characters are great as you get to know them,and quite touching at times to hear what they have to say.You will be completely immersed in this game. ONLY FOR ADULTS.Anyone familier with Jack the Ripper stories will love this one. Have a go,but make sure you know how to use items ,maps and documents etc. This is for hardcore gamers,but, saying that, we all had to learn once so don't be put off. It is graphic, but with humorous moments concerning some of the characters. BRILLIANT!!!!! You will have a map which as you commence will have places added to it. You will be able to jump to that place. Worth the money in every way.
September 16, 2012
