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5 / 5

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MS. HOLMES IS A WONDERFUL NEW HEROINE THAT I HOPE TO SEE AGAIN!

PostedMay 30, 2019

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fromIt's great to have a new mystery game to keep me entertained

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

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Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

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Elephant Games has done it again with the introduction of a new mystery game series (well, at least I hope that this will be a new series). Although not everyone will agree, I was swept away by the mechanics of the game, the storyline and the gameplay. Yes, the game might be short for some gamers but I found it to be long because there is so much to do and find in each scene. I actually like the ...Show more

Elephant Games has done it again with the introduction of a new mystery game series (well, at least I hope that this will be a new series). Although not everyone will agree, I was swept away by the mechanics of the game, the storyline and the gameplay. Yes, the game might be short for some gamers but I found it to be long because there is so much to do and find in each scene. I actually like the fact that we must revisit some scenes to activate some items such as the morphing objects or collectibles.

It is so enjoyable to play a good mystery game, particularly one that keeps me thinking. Thankfully, I don’t have to encounter a demon with glowing red eyes who wants to steal my soul. It is so refreshing to have a new game, with an interesting heroine as well as new characters to meet along the way.

The HOS were creative and well-designed, but I wish there had been more of the “full” HOS than so many quick stop mini-scenes. On the other hand I loved the puzzles that were sometimes challenging. Yes, many of the puzzles were similar to those past games that I have played but I hadn’t seen them in a very long time. A puzzle that I haven’t seen in a very long time was the one where I had to move the dog silhouette tiles to the correct positions. That one took a bit of time until I got the pattern right. All in all the HOS and the Puzzles made the game excellent.

The graphics, artwork, and voiceovers were terrific and made the game come to life as I played. I play the game on PC and had no issues as far as the game crashing or freezing so it was smooth sailing all the way.

The gameplay was very good and I found the pace of the game to be just right for the way I enjoy playing. The game was an instant purchase for me and I’ve played the main game but have not yet completed the Bonus Chapter. Even though I have found this to be an excellent game, as always I recommend that you try the demo to see if Ms. Holmes: The Monster of the Baskervilles is a game you will enjoy as well.

Thank you BFG and Elephant Games for this fantastic new game. I hope to see more of Ms. Holmes in the future. Happy gaming! Show less

I recommend this game!

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49 of 63 found this review helpful

Great game

PostedJune 1, 2019

hel54

fromThe Netherlands Hoogeveen

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Strategy, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I love this game and people who complain little difference in hob games, it is often the same thing.
To me it is almost everytime about the story and fun it is to play.
Elephant game gives me often a lot of pleasure playing their games

I recommend this game!

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Good game, give me more

PostedMay 31, 2019

crazyforzombies

fromMichigan

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Puzzle

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Not sure why folks complain that it is not different. I like hidden object/puzzle games and there is not a whole lot of ways to make them 'different'. This game has great graphics, is fun and just what I am looking for.

I recommend this game!

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Ms. Holmes: The Monster of the Baskervilles

PostedJune 4, 2019

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Hidden Object

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This game has beautiful graphics, fun puzzles and an interesting plot. It was great fun to play and I hope the developers continue the series.

I recommend this game!

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Not sure why it's getting such a bad rap..

PostedJune 4, 2019

Bar80

fromBoston, Massachusetts

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I thought it was a pretty good game. Hopefully we'll see more adventures for Ms. Holmes down the road!

I recommend this game!

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HOLMES IS ON THE CASE – MS. HOLMES THAT IS!

PostedMay 30, 2019

sunnyglow

from“Enquiring” minds want to know – What is the relationship between “the woman” for Sherlock Holmes, Irene Adler, and Kiron Adler? Hopefully that mystery will be taken up in the next installment of this series!

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REVIEW BASED UPON THE ENTIRE GAME
3 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 35 pages

OPINION: What a fantastic new detective series! This is a great first game for this new series from Elephant Games. It is a short game; however, it has a nice pace which makes up for its brevity. I would rather play a short well-crafted game than one which is drawn out and snail-paced. Instead of ...Show more

REVIEW BASED UPON THE ENTIRE GAME
3 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 35 pages

OPINION: What a fantastic new detective series! This is a great first game for this new series from Elephant Games. It is a short game; however, it has a nice pace which makes up for its brevity. I would rather play a short well-crafted game than one which is drawn out and snail-paced. Instead of Watson, it appears Ms. Holmes will have Kiron Adler as a sidekick in this series. Hopefully we will see more of Adler in upcoming games. The repartee between the two is a clever device which adds some comic relief to the game. Adler’s roguish demeanor contrasts nicely with the more serious tone from Ms. Holmes.

The game should appeal to those who love whodunits or to those who love to play easy breezy games. The graphics present a nice depiction of Victorian England. With the presence of the strong female character, Ms. Holmes, I would also recommend this game for young girls.

There are thirty (30) minigames. Most of these are easy, although there are a few which are moderately difficult. Most are variations seen in other games. To remind the player of the order of events involved in solving this whodunnit, several sequence puzzles are provided. In these puzzles the player must connect statements concerning the events in the proper order in which they appear in the game.

There are twenty-four (24) HOP scenes within the game. Nine (9) of the scenes are mini-HOP scenes in which a small number of items (between 6 to 8) are to be located. Most of the scenes are either lists of items or silhouette. They are standard fare seen in most games. There are a few multiple-step ones in which the player searches for items in one format and then switches to another format to search for more items. Some of the multiple-step scenes contain searches for morphing objects. Also included are a replacement scene, a spot-the-differences and a matching scene.

MECHANICS:
• Four (4) levels of play including a customized version.
• Twenty (20) achievements.
• Collect twenty-four (24) morphing objects
• Collect thirty-two (32) picture fragments to assemble four (4) photos
• Collect twelve (12) bobblehead dolls
• Ten (10) Wallpapers along with concept art and music sequences.
• Replay twelve (12) minigames and thirteen (13) HOP scenes

OVERVIEW/STORY: It has been fifteen (15) years since Sherlock Holmes has been seen. Since his disappearance crime is rampant! However, a new champion of justice has emerged, Ms. Holmes. In the first game in this series, join this new sleuth in a case involving the Baskervilles. A monster has been seen prowling the Baskervilles estate, even breaking into the mansion itself. Discover the mysterious circumstances plaguing the owner, Albert Baskervilles. As the inventor of a valuable infusion device he is in the danger from an unlikely source. As you assist Ms. Holmes, discover some starting secrets and a plot involving a sinister evildoer.

BONUS CHAPTER: It is sequel. Play Kiron Adler. Albert Baskerville is in trouble again! Return to the estate in time to see him kidnapped. Now you, as a budding detective, must save him from an evildoer out for revenge! I found this chapter a nice addition to the game. There are six (6) mnigames and six (6) HOP scenes – three (3) of which are mini-HOP scenes. Continue searching for collectibles within this chapter. The story is as well-written as that in the main chapter.

SPOILERS: HERE ARE SOME OF THE MINIGAMES AFTER THE DEMO:

A. Connection puzzle. Rotate 3 rings so that paths are created from four flowers in the center ring to connectors along the outer ring.
B. Matching puzzle. Unusual puzzle in which you separate matching pairs on a grid by using sticks to divide each set of pairs from the other pairs.
C. Defeat the evildoer. Match-3 game. Match 3 or more colored tokens to fill up your three colored bars (based on the colors of the matching items) before the villain does. You and the villain each have different colored tokens
D. Switch puzzle. Place 6 file folders in chronological order.
E. Switch puzzle. Switch hexagonal pieces to restore an image.
F. Assembly puzzle. Click on bits which have different cuts until you locate those which match up and mesh with a center mechanism. Press start to check if your selection is correct. 2X
BONUS CHAPTER
G. Connection puzzle. On a grid, move a token through every square within the grid without retracing steps.
H. Maze puzzle. Rotate a maze with trees within it so that a bee can reach his beehive. As you rotate the bee, arrows appear which indicate the direction the bee can move. Unique puzze not seen before.
I. Switch puzzle. Switch and rotate tokens with arrows upon them so that all are positioned by color and the arrows are pointing in the proper direction. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Brilliant

PostedMay 31, 2019

Mariewhitehead

fromUk

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Its nice to have a fresh brand new series. Really enjoyed it.

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Absolutely loved it!!

PostedJuly 31, 2019

Hulkyy

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I am a huge fan of Sherlock Holmes, and when I saw this new game I knew I had to have it.

This is the first game in a new series that I am greatly looking forward to. The graphics are good, the HOS are well thought out and the puzzles are fun to play as well.

Hope the next game comes soon, looking forward to it!

I recommend this game!

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Fun

PostedJune 8, 2019

Lorijb

fromWA.

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Puzzle

This game has everything, great graphics, plenty of things to find, many morfing objects. It's a great start for a series. I can't wait for the next one.

I recommend this game!

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Ms. Holmes: The Monster of the Baskervilles Collector's Edition

PostedMay 31, 2019

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I enjoy playing games based on Sherlock Holmes and this proved another great game based on him

I recommend this game!

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