Ms. Holmes: The Milverton Plot Collector's Edition > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

Two Thumbs Up!!

PostedJuly 25, 2024

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fromRichmond, VA

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Among the better games I've played recently...recommended!!

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

Really good game. Best in the Ms. Holmes series

PostedApril 4, 2024

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Really good game. Best in the Ms. Holmes series. Everything was done well. Very entertaining.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

Best so far!

PostedDecember 16, 2023

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Ms. Holmes: The Milverton Plot Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Well done sequel, well plotted and written. My favorite in this series so far. I especially like the parts where they force you to think logically and put your thoughts in order.
The character development is good - note especially the cold strong faced woman who allows Ms Holmes to help her. I've known women exactly like her - and she is not the villain. Good on you, devs!
Morphs and ...Show more

Well done sequel, well plotted and written. My favorite in this series so far. I especially like the parts where they force you to think logically and put your thoughts in order.
The character development is good - note especially the cold strong faced woman who allows Ms Holmes to help her. I've known women exactly like her - and she is not the villain. Good on you, devs!
Morphs and collectibles are well hidden These is a box in the extra’s called “Expedition” where you can go through and find whatever collectibles you missed; they make you work for it, which is fair. I just don't like it when they give no opportunity to go back once you've finished the game. (See other reviews for the rant;).
I also like that they give a little back history for the character in these collectibles. Altogether, very well done. Looking forward to Ms Holmes next adventure! Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

MS.HOLMES IS BACK............

PostedDecember 3, 2023

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All I Want For Christmas Are Subgames Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

ANOTHER EXCITING CASE!IREALLY ENJOYED THIS ONE! TRYING TO SAVE SHERLOCK'S REPUTATION IS NOT AN EASY TASK!!

I recommend this game!

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Ms Holmes: The Milverton Plot Collector's Edition

PostedDecember 2, 2023

andrewhow122

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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 by this developer it makes a change to play a game based on Sherlock Holmes

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

I Enjoyed This One

PostedDecember 1, 2023

EscapeMuse

fromVirginia

Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

It was fun. Not the best, far from the worst. The tasks were unique, as were the implements to use. The game play and navigation was fast and smooth. The graphics were crisp.
The mini games were easy so I did not skip any and got through them fast, which I like. I feel like I'm not getting my moneys worth if I skip minis but some are sooo annoying or played out that I end up doing it.
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It was fun. Not the best, far from the worst. The tasks were unique, as were the implements to use. The game play and navigation was fast and smooth. The graphics were crisp.
The mini games were easy so I did not skip any and got through them fast, which I like. I feel like I'm not getting my moneys worth if I skip minis but some are sooo annoying or played out that I end up doing it.
I'm not one for stories so I liked that this didn't have constant story pop ups.
All and all, I enjoyed playing this one and was sad it ended. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

Good game

PostedDecember 1, 2023

Yasai

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Beautiful visual
Good minigames

Did not like the amount of text especially in the ho

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

3 / 5

This Case Doesn't Seem Very Exciting

PostedNovember 30, 2023

HeavenBound7729

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Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

but Ms. Holmes with her sharp detective skills usually make the cases interesting and engrossing. Let's hope it happens here! I like this series and own the previous games but it sounds like this one is missing a lot of what makes a game interesting, fun and satisfying. Still Sharlotte does sparkle in her cases and I enjoy her investigations.

Elephant Games seems to be slip-sliding away from ...Show more

but Ms. Holmes with her sharp detective skills usually make the cases interesting and engrossing. Let's hope it happens here! I like this series and own the previous games but it sounds like this one is missing a lot of what makes a game interesting, fun and satisfying. Still Sharlotte does sparkle in her cases and I enjoy her investigations.

Elephant Games seems to be slip-sliding away from the limelight they've shone in for many years. It really does surprise me! I share Sunnyglow's sentiments about the direction Elephant Games is taking. It certainly hasn't gone unnoticed. Eliminating favorite characters, shortening the games, watering down the adventure, paying less attention to quality has put up the red light just like that other you-know-who dev has done. Now I approach all their new games with caution, too often unhappy with what I find when expecting a fun, engrossing game well worth the $$.

The demo was pretty uneventful, graphics and color were good, the usual tasks were present. The scant puzzles and HOPs were familiar styles and had little challenge but they were okay. I'll wait for the SE version, makes more sense than buying a skimpy CE. My patience is getting a good workout these days! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

3 / 5

CAN SHERLOCK HOLMES’ REPUTATION BE SAVED?

PostedNovember 30, 2023

sunnyglow

fromBesides asking the question if Sherlock Holmes' reputation can be saved, we should also ask: Can Elephant Games' reputation be saved as well?

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Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

2 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

REVIEW BASED UPON THE ENTIRE GAME
3 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 38 pages

Was Sherlock Holmes a criminal? In this case, help Holmes’ niece, Sharlotte as she ferrets out information to clear her great uncle’s reputation. Some masked evildoer is behind a smear campaign to discredit Sherlock Holmes and it will be up to Sharlotte to discover the truth behind an old case ...Show more

REVIEW BASED UPON THE ENTIRE GAME
3 Chapters Plus a Bonus Chapter – Strategy Guide: 38 pages

Was Sherlock Holmes a criminal? In this case, help Holmes’ niece, Sharlotte as she ferrets out information to clear her great uncle’s reputation. Some masked evildoer is behind a smear campaign to discredit Sherlock Holmes and it will be up to Sharlotte to discover the truth behind an old case involving her great uncle.

I loved the story behind the game. I thought the stories behind both the main game and bonus chapter were well-written. However, I could find little else to justify this game as a collector’s edition. This is a very short game. Sometimes less is more, but I feel this game is “too short” for the price of a collector’s edition. The redeeming grace of this game are the two stories. The game did keep my interest and never lagged due to filler as with other developers’ games. There are twists and turns throughout the game as to both storylines; however, I figured out what happened to the missing wife in the bonus chapter almost immediately.

The format is the same as with most of Elephant’s games. There are only nine (9) achievements, less than those from the beta version. I was surprised the developer removed many of the achievements. Collect twenty-three (23) puzzle fragments shaped as magnifying glasses. The fragments are used to play a jigsaw puzzle hidden within a secret room upon completion of the game. In addition, collect twelve (12) items associated with both Sherlock and great-niece, Sharlotte throughout the game. I found most easy to locate although a few are well-hidden. I had no issues playing the game. I found the game an easy play. Throughout the game the player will play a deduction puzzle in which four statements must be connected sequentially. I found this very helpful in understanding the direction of the story of the game.

There are only fifteen (15) HOP scenes within the entire game. Thirteen (13) of these can be replayed upon completion of the game. There are also numerous mini-HOP scenes in which the player must locate five or six items. The scenes are standard lists of items, silhouette, matching and placement of items into the scene in the proper location. I found little creative design within the HOP scenes. They are standard fare and not very interactive. There are twenty-five (25) puzzles within the game. Thirteen (13) of these can be replayed upon completion of the game. However, seven (7) of these are deduction puzzles. To me, the puzzles lack creative design. All the puzzles are easy, a little too easy for my taste.

MECHANICS:
• Four (4) levels of play including a customized version.
• 9 achievements.
• Collect 23 puzzle pieces which look like magnifying glasses to play a jigsaw puzzle hidden within a secret room.
• Collect 12 items associated with past cases and both Sherlock and Sharlotte Holmes.
• 5 Wallpapers along with a screen saver and a musical soundtrack.
• Replay 13 puzzles and 13 HOP scenes.

BONUS CHAPTER: It is a sequel in which Sharlotte visits her friend, Olivia. Of course, Sharlotte cannot go anywhere without being involved in a murder mystery. Olivia’s neighbor’s wife is missing. Supposedly she ran off with her lover. However, both girls are somewhat suspicious of his story. With both girls involved in some sleuthing, they will uncover clues as to where his wife went. I enjoyed the story behind the game. There are seven (7) puzzles and four (4) HOP scenes with three (3) mini-HOP scenes.

VERDICT: Although the bonus chapter contains an excellent story which should keep the player interested, to me, I would wait for the SE version or a sale on this CE version. The game is very short even with the bonus chapter. If you enjoy murder mysteries, you may love this game. However, if you enjoy playing puzzles and/or HOP scenes, this game may be somewhat disappointing. It is a decent game; however, not exceptional, and to me, not worth the price I paid for the collector’s edition. It is hard to justify the price when other developers offer thirty to forty puzzles and the same number of HOP scenes per game. Some also offer choices in difficulty of the puzzles. This game has none of these features.

FINAL THOUGHT: I have been very disappointed by the direction this developer’s games have taken. They have removed characters which are fan favorites from their games. It is almost as if Elephant is aiming to snatch defeat from victory. The old saying is “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” However, this is exactly what Elephant has done with most of their series. Bringing in the “team” approach by introducing new, younger characters is not setting well with many of us. The games are shorter and not of the same quality as a few years ago. Hopefully they will return some of their beloved characters such as Rick Rogers and Anna Gray’s father, Richard.

SPOILERS: HERE ARE A FEW OF THE PUZZLES WITHIN THE GAME:
A. Map puzzle. Move 3 figurines of the game’s characters to their respective spots on a gaming board. They all move together.
B. Jigsaw puzzle. Restore an image by placing puzzle fragments into their proper position. 2X
C. Map puzzle. Move 3 figurines of the game’s characters to their respective spots on a gaming board. They all move together.
D. Connection puzzle. Rotate hexagonal tiles – each containing a segment of pipe so all are interconnected with each other.
E. Assembly puzzle. On marionettes, position their body parts as per a given diagram. 3X
BONUS CHAPTER:
F. Map puzzle. Move Sharlotte to a swamp in the middle of the map, avoiding obstacles within her path. Use arrows to move her figure. You must complete it in 46 moves.
G. Bullseye puzzle. Use two sliders to move a target to the center of each of 3 traps.
H. Picture puzzle. Rotate segments of a picture to restore it. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

2 / 5

Quality has gone down

PostedApril 1, 2024

kyothefallenkit

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle

Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

2 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

It isn't as good as the other two: audio quality was bad such as when the dialogue was low or didn't even sync up properly. Not all the hint boxes were there such as the safe in the Milveton basement. It's hard to understand how achievements worked or when you are done "evolving" them. The clicking hit box is either too big or too small, and I need to be really precise in clicking for something ...Show more

It isn't as good as the other two: audio quality was bad such as when the dialogue was low or didn't even sync up properly. Not all the hint boxes were there such as the safe in the Milveton basement. It's hard to understand how achievements worked or when you are done "evolving" them. The clicking hit box is either too big or too small, and I need to be really precise in clicking for something that shouldn't really need to be such as the poison sample. I clicked on the body of the bottle or the top and thought I was missing something, but I had to click on the bottle neck to finish. Another one was one of the collectibles was hidden behind the strategy guide logo, and I had a hard time trying to click it without clicking on the book itself. Some mini games had no rhyme or reason to come up, and I want to explain further but it comes into spoiler territory. The best I could describe it is that it just happened without explaining why we have to do this mini game, and it was super boring match 3 thing. I couldn't wait to finish it and get it over with. I usually am a completionist and love to get everything unlocked, and I know I didn't accomplish all the achievements, but I just didn't care anymore. Show less

I don't recommend this game.

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