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Video Games : Sherlock Holmes: Nemesis |
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Binding: CD-ROM
Brand: Dreamcatcher
EAN: 0625904589750
ESRB Age Rating: Everyone 10+
Format: CD-ROM
Label: Dreamcatcher Interactive
Manufacturer: Dreamcatcher Interactive
Model: PCO-58975-AC
Publisher: Dreamcatcher Interactive
Release Date: April 14, 2008
Studio: Dreamcatcher Interactive
Sales Rank: 2484
MPN: 58975
Features:- The most famous monuments in London become the setting of your investigation, hundreds of works of art have been faithfully reproduced for you to admire along the way
- Interact with more than 40 distinct characters to make progress in your investigation
- Play the role of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his faithful companion Dr Watson in turn
- Use and combine more than 100 objects and uncover hundreds of clues and documents to lead the investigation to its conclusion
- The latest real-time 3D technology for total immersion in thrilling environments
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Product Description:
Imagine you are Sherlock Holmes trying to catch a thief in late 19th century London. Arsene Lupin is a young French burglar who comes to town with one goal - defy Scotland Yard and Sherlock Holmes. He will steal five objects of great value in five days from famous sites around London. Throughout the game, you will meet more than 40 typical characters from the Victorian era who you can interact with, while uncovering hundreds of clues and objects, which you will need to use, and combine to complete your investigation. The handy game history reminds you at any time of the number of documents found, statements taken or events surrounding the story. Famous sites such as the British Museum, the National Gallery and even Buckingham Palace are faithfully reproduced down to the finest detail. Take a closer look at hundreds of works of art, objects, sculptures and paintings while listening to personal commentaries from Sherlock Holmes about the work.
Also known as Sherlock Holmes vs. Arsene LupinSystem Requirements Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista Processor - Pentium III 1.3 GHz or higher Memory - 512 MB RAM Graphics card - 64 MB DirectX 9 compatible Sound card - DirectX 9 compatible DVD-ROM - DVD 4x speed Hard disk space - 3 GB
Average Rating: 
Rating:  -
My first try with a game like this one. I cant wait for more. It really makes you think like Sherlock Holmes.
Rating:  -
This game is less about logical problem solving and more about obscure puzzles and riddles, so obscure that a walkthrough is required. Requiring a walkthrough means that there's no satisfaction when you advance in the game, not to mention that's it's not fun to frequently switch between the game and your web browser.
The game also demonstrates too well the tediousness of Pixel Hunting in modern adventures. Instead of having to search a single 2D background for hot spots at each location ... Read More
Rating:  -
I wanted to love this game and I more or less enjoyed the prior adventure, Sherlock Holmes the Awakened. This particular adventure pits Holmes against a French master-thief, Arsene Lupin, who plans to regain the honor of his country by stealing a variety of English treasures.
The graphics are much as they were for the prior game but what is interesting is the detail given to the actual historic sights. I've been to the Tower of London and it was amusing to see it in the game modeled with ... Read More
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SH Nemesis deserves four stars. I thought this was a fun game, with a well written story and mostly well though puzzles. This was really a labor of love by the developers, play it and you will likely agree. Negatives: some puzzles were frankly too hard for anyone without too much free time, a walkthrough will be necessary to complete the game. Also some of the acting was horrific: Lestrade was horrible and I suspect the same geezer also acted for Lupin. Please use someone else next time. Overall I enjoyed ... Read More
Rating:  -
The latest installment in the Sherlock Holmes software mysteries does not fail to disappoint! This game is very long and in-depth, and provides quite a bit of gameplay. The puzzles are clever, and you're never left wondering what to do next. It is definitely challenging in parts, but the curiosity of what will happen next keeps you moving along. I highly recommend this to any Sherlock Holmes fan. This was wonderfully different from the previous release, "Awakened," which was very dark and gruesome in parts.
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