Sherlock Holmes - The Secret of the Silver Earring > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

45 of 52 found this review helpful

Love the movie at the start.

PostedJune 15, 2012

LillieLovey

fromFlorida

Skill Level:Beginner

Favorite Genre(s):Word, Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Card & Board, Marble Popper, Puzzle, Mahjong

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Game starts with a story in movie format. I like that. It's not a short movie, several minutes long. It gets you into the story. From what I can see, there are no "hints", you have to figure it out on your own. When he says he needs a hint, he means to pick something from the inventory and show it to whoever he's talking to or use it for something. He'll also say other things to send you in the ...Show more

Game starts with a story in movie format. I like that. It's not a short movie, several minutes long. It gets you into the story. From what I can see, there are no "hints", you have to figure it out on your own. When he says he needs a hint, he means to pick something from the inventory and show it to whoever he's talking to or use it for something. He'll also say other things to send you in the right direction if you are lost. To me,an middle aged woman who doesn't play a lot of games, it's a challenging game but that makes it worth the money IMO. You get to use the magnifying glass, the test tube, travel around to different locations. Act as Sherlock and Watson at different times. I think it requires patience cuz you really are investigating and asking questions of the characters. It's not a real fast paced game. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

16 of 18 found this review helpful

Challenging your mind for sure!

PostedOctober 6, 2012

rage06

fromMD

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Family, Word, Arcade & Action, Brain Teaser, Adventure, Time Management, Hidden Object, Large File, Card & Board, Puzzle

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Note: LOTS AND LOTS OF READING MY FRIENDS!!!

Negatives First!: Only thing I did not like was waiting on certain parts of watching Holmes and Watson leaving the area you were in, it had nothing to do with anything. The sense of direction of you were you walk or "run", should have been worked on as well. It was difficult and a bit sloppy trying to find where to walk on the "hot spots".

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Note: LOTS AND LOTS OF READING MY FRIENDS!!!

Negatives First!: Only thing I did not like was waiting on certain parts of watching Holmes and Watson leaving the area you were in, it had nothing to do with anything. The sense of direction of you were you walk or "run", should have been worked on as well. It was difficult and a bit sloppy trying to find where to walk on the "hot spots".

Positives: The overall game was good. I have to give it 5 stars for it was a challenge and entertaining to find items and match them with questions you end up answering in quizzes. The ending, they show you the results and explanations of when, where, what and the whys, making it conclusive to your findings; satisfiable to patting yourself on the back when Holmes gives a educational, witty result. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

10 of 13 found this review helpful

Wow - such a great game!

PostedJune 22, 2013

Ctina_Livengood

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

It was lengthy (nice to play a good adventure game that isn't too short) and challenging. The characters were interesting, and the mystery was intriguing. There is great voice acting and a fascinating story. Not an HOG (thank goodness). I may end up playing it again to watch all the intrigue unfold now that I know who murdered who!

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

15 of 22 found this review helpful

Amazing grapic play and story

PostedMay 18, 2012

mightymom01

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Card & Board, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Puzzle

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This game is the one of the best Sherlock games I played sense the awakening. (Sherlock Holmes - the awakening)
Now this game is done redone by the help of Ubisoft if i spelled correctly. they were the ones who made the best console games I played so far, but only for the games that were based on movies, for they are the worst for a good gamer. thought there are only 2 things that are negative. 1 ...Show more

This game is the one of the best Sherlock games I played sense the awakening. (Sherlock Holmes - the awakening)
Now this game is done redone by the help of Ubisoft if i spelled correctly. they were the ones who made the best console games I played so far, but only for the games that were based on movies, for they are the worst for a good gamer. thought there are only 2 things that are negative. 1 - navigation, this game is a little hard to find things around, the map is hopeless to me to use like they did in the last games like i mentioned earlier. 2 - what to do next? well you don't get a to do list and after not to play the game for a while after saving the game wont tell what to do. sadly this will have to make you play continually until you beaten it, unless you cheat. Overall it is a nice neat game from the Sherlock Holmes games branch Show less

I recommend this game!

+8points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

7 of 9 found this review helpful

Incredibly engaging mystery solving game

PostedMarch 28, 2018

cigall

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Strategy

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Just finished this game and absolutely loved it. This is a movie-like mystery solving game where you spend five days searching for clues and talking to people to discover the killer(s). This is *not* a hidden object game (in case that's what you are looking for)--it is a "large file", complex, engaging mystery adventure game in which you have to guide Holmes and Watson to look for clues and ...Show more

Just finished this game and absolutely loved it. This is a movie-like mystery solving game where you spend five days searching for clues and talking to people to discover the killer(s). This is *not* a hidden object game (in case that's what you are looking for)--it is a "large file", complex, engaging mystery adventure game in which you have to guide Holmes and Watson to look for clues and interrogate suspects in order to piece together what really happened. The mix of exploring new places, looking for clues, and talking to people, and thinking about how they all fit together is a lot of fun and very engaging. The ending scene where Holmes reveals what really happened and who is guilty was perfectly done and had me on the edge of my seat.

I am already downloading my next Sherlock Holmes game.

Enjoy!

Note: There is one part where it is recommended to save your game before attempting it, as Holmes can get "caught": the part where he has to hide from the guard and his dog at night. Also, I recommend using UHS hints if you get stuck, as they reveal gradual hints without giving it all away like normal walkthroughs do. Show less

I recommend this game!

+5points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

7 of 11 found this review helpful

Really lovely scenes

PostedJanuary 22, 2013

MagnusG

fromIkast, DK

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This game had it all! Voiceovers, puzzles, moving around, fun and great quality!

I recommend this game!

+3points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

0 of 2 found this review helpful

DARN GREAT GAME!!!!!!!.....

PostedJune 5, 2016

deeanddeeann

fromBETHLEHEM,PA

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Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3, Arcade & Action

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

EXCEPTIONAL!!!... GAME PLAYS OUT LIKE A MOVIE!!!... I HAD TO KEEP LOOKING IN TO YOUTUBE, TO SEE WHO PLAYING IT. JUST ONE PROBLEM, YOU NEED TO HAVE INSTUCTIONS. BUT OVERALL, I'M SO GLAD I BOUGHT THIS!!!....

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

Sherlock holmes- the secret of the silver earring

PostedMarch 26, 2020

greacia

fromseattle Washington

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Large File

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Nancy Drew: Labyrinth of Lies

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

A logical story that requires thinking. So glad to find a game that does not depend on Hidden Objects and unrelated semi puzzle games

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

28 of 38 found this review helpful

A Good Game!

PostedJanuary 29, 2012

bubbies423

fromUnadilla, NY

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Very Challenging, but fun overall! Controls are a little jerky, and could use some work, but i doesn't impede the gameplay. Make sure to save constantly!

I recommend this game!

+18points

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Overall rating

4 / 5

10 of 12 found this review helpful

A True Detective Game!!!!

PostedOctober 29, 2018

J9CT

fromSouth Africa

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Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

2 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I played this game a while ago and didn't complete it as it was just too challenging for me. There is no hand holding in this game so no hints etc, you're on your own doing the detective work as both Holmes and Watson. I also struggled a bit due to the graphics not fitting properly with my screen as it may be a much older game.

I will probably try this game again at some stage and I definitely ...Show more

I played this game a while ago and didn't complete it as it was just too challenging for me. There is no hand holding in this game so no hints etc, you're on your own doing the detective work as both Holmes and Watson. I also struggled a bit due to the graphics not fitting properly with my screen as it may be a much older game.

I will probably try this game again at some stage and I definitely can't knock it just because its too challenging for me. Its slow paced and you've got to put in the ground work like a real detective. Show less

I recommend this game!

+8points

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