Software:Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2023 video game)
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| Developer(s) | Frogwares |
| Publisher(s) | Frogwares |
| Composer(s) | Viacheslav Pakalin |
| Series | Sherlock Holmes |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 4 |
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| Release | April 11, 2023 |
| Genre(s) | Adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened is an adventure video game developed and published by Frogwares. It is a remake of the 2007 game Sherlock Holmes and the tenth installment in the Sherlock Holmes series. The remake builds upon the original game with updated visuals, a new voice cast, and improved gameplay. The plot was also reworked to serve as a sequel to the 2021 game Sherlock Holmes Chapter One.
Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened was released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on April 11, 2023. The game received generally positive reviews upon release.
Release
The game was announced in July 2022.[1] A Kickstarter campaign was launched on August 4.[2] The developer stated that the Kickstarter funding was meant to provide a financial safety net for the game.[3] The game was funded on Kickstarter on September 5.[4] The game's release was delayed by about a month due to the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War.[5] One of the development difficulties were the scheduled blackouts instituted by the Ukrainian government.[6]
Reception
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Over 10,000 copies of the game were sold within the first 10 days of release.[14]
The game received weighted average ratings of 72 through 75 out of 100 according to Metacritic across its PC and ninth-generation console versions.[7][8][9]
PC Gamer called the game "cleverly designed, atmospheric, and polished" but criticized the short length and the DLC policy where all the side quests have to be bought separately.[11] Rock Paper Shotgun recommended the game to fans of the series only.[15] NME liked the removal of combat from the game but disliked the puzzle design in other world sections.[10] CGMagazine called the game "a solid entry to the franchise".[12] Pocket Tactics liked the game but didn't recommend playing it on the Switch due to performance issues.[13]
References
- ↑ Wheeler, CJ (28 July 2022). "Sherlock Holmes is taking on Cthulhu again in a remake of 2007's The Awakened". Gamer Network. https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/sherlock-holmes-is-taking-on-cthulhu-again-in-a-remake-of-2007s-the-awakened.
- ↑ "Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened - Reveal Trailer". Ziff Davis. 4 August 2022. https://www.ign.com/videos/sherlock-holmes-the-awakened-reveal-trailer.
- ↑ Harding, Chris (5 August 2022). "Sherlock Holmes The Awakened Smashes Kickstarter Goal in Just 6 Hours, First Trailer Released". https://www.dualshockers.com/sherlock-holmes-the-awakened-first-trailer/.
- ↑ Oganesyan, Sergey (5 September 2022). "Sherlock Holmes The Awakened Funded On Kickstarter!". https://frogwares.com/sherlock-holmes-the-awakened-funded-on-kickstarter/.
- ↑ Bellingham, Hope (16 February 2023). "Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened dev reveals delay due to ongoing conflict in Ukraine". Future plc. https://www.gamesradar.com/sherlock-holmes-the-awakened-dev-reveals-delay-due-to-ongoing-conflict-in-ukraine/.
- ↑ Valentine, Robin (17 February 2023). "Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened delay announcement doubles as a short war documentary". Future plc. https://www.pcgamer.com/sherlock-holmes-the-awakened-delay-announcement-doubles-as-a-short-war-documentary/.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened for PlayStation 5 Reviews". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/sherlock-holmes-the-awakened/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-5.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened for PC Reviews". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/sherlock-holmes-the-awakened/critic-reviews/?platform=pc.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened for Xbox Series X Reviews". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/sherlock-holmes-the-awakened/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-series-x.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Allen, Jen (11 April 2023). "'Sherlock Holmes The Awakened' review: a diamond in the rough". NME Networks. https://www.nme.com/reviews/game-reviews/sherlock-holmes-the-awakened-review-3428172.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Valentine, Robin (April 2023). "Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened review". Future plc. https://www.pcgamer.com/sherlock-holmes-the-awakened-review/.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Walters, David (11 April 2023). "Sherlock Holmes The Awakened (PS5) Review". CGMagazine Publishing Group. https://www.cgmagonline.com/review/game/sherlock-holmes-the-awakened-ps5/.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Partleton, Kayleigh (April 2023). "Sherlock Holmes: The Awakening Switch review – I am a brain, Watson". Network N. https://www.pockettactics.com/sherlock-holmes-the-awakening/switch-review.
- ↑ "Sherlock Holmes the Awakened Sales Soar within 10 Days of Release on Steam | GameSensor". https://gamesensor.info/news/sherlock_holmes_the_awakened_sales_within_10_days.
- ↑ Bell, Alice (12 April 2023). "Sherlock Holmes The Awakened review: a creepy Lovecraftian jaunt for Frogwares fans". Gamer Network. https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/sherlock-holmes-the-awakened-review.
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