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The Testament of Sherlock Holmes
Developer Frogwares
The Testament of Sherlock Holmes is an adventure video game in the Sherlock Holmes series developed by Frogwares and distributed by Focus Home Interactive. After being delayed from an original 2010 release, the game was released in September 2012. The game was developed primarily for consoles, and features a new graphic engine and gameplay mechanics. It is based on the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes, the… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
184 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Oct 7, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
80
LovedLoved
140 positive · 35 negative
95% range 73–85%
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| Steam reviews | 140 | 35 | 0 |
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Steam's own rating
Very Positive
3,185 of 3,966 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
Summary pending — the reactions are listed below.
Reactions
60 of 184 · most liked firstBetter stay away from this game, if you're running win 11 it crashes a lot, if it starts at all
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It may not be perfect or groundbreaking, but it’s an adventure game with a surprisingly engaging story. If you're a fan of the genre and can overlook some clunky controls and dated visuals, it's a solid experience worth checking out.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If your game doesn't start when I press play then that's an automatic thumbs down. Seems like this issue has been around for over a decade. I found a thread from 2013 that talks about the issue, and this game came out in 2012. The devs clearly didn't care about fixing it. The way I fixed the issue is at the bottom of this review. Once I got the game working, I enjoyed the story. I got stuck a few times and needed a guide because I was missing a single clue that prevented me from progressing.…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →here's my problem with this game: on one hand it's definitely inspired by Soviet Sherlock Holmes, but on the other hand it's trying to reach a western audience, and it seems like it fails at both. maybe i'm wrong. but there is a nice feel-good, warm mood in this game anyway. so it deserves a try
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've been on a Sherlock Holmes binge... playing 3 in a row, from newer (Awakened Remastered) to older (Crimes & Punishments), to still older (Testament). It's been fun to see the (reverse) progression and I've enjoyed all three games. I think I liked Testament the most. Despite a complicated find and use segment at the end, it is a great story and, for a game published 12 years ago, still wonderful to play. The graphics are less crisp than the newer titles but the writing is good, the voice…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I was able to finish the game without any crashes! maybe because I have a potato pc at the moment :D I found the gameplay mechanics a bit rigid in my opinion for a detective game, everything is almost focused on interacting with the environment with very little thinking and deduction. The story is interesting and coherent but you have to try to finish the game quickly otherwise you lose the course of events. There is a lot of puzzles too much maybe.. and sometimes they are frustrating and you…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →not enough detective in my sherlock holmes game
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Testament of Sherlock Holmes is an old and slightly janky detective game which works on a long case. The story is really fun to follow, puzzles were fun and satisfying to solve, even though some of them were rather difficult. This game is still playable in 2024 and still really fun. Definitely recommended for detective game lovers!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I try to play the frogware sherlock games in order and after 'Jack the Ripper' which was the first acceptable game in the franchise (and actually good), I came to this game with lots of hope. Oh boy was I wrong. First thing I noticed is that it's more a walking simulator than anything. You have very little freedom and with few exceptions, the exploration sequences are a long corridor. But why not. I'm not against playing a movie game if it's cozy. And this Sherlock game has rather nice lowpoly…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I finished it out of sheer love for Holmes and Watson. Too many weird ass puzzles, and tough to spot items (especially in the funfair). It was a chore to get through.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Testament of Sherlock Holmes is a more linear detective adventure with a darker tone, focusing on a single, long mystery rather than separate cases. It leans more on storytelling and atmosphere than on pure deduction. It does feel a bit dated today, both in pacing and mechanics, but it’s still alright overall. The story is engaging enough, and there are some interesting investigative moments along the way. It may not be the strongest entry in the series, but it’s still worth experiencing…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Recently finished The Testament of Sherlock Holmes on PS5. It was a good game and told an interesting story. While it wasn’t the best Sherlock Holmes game I’ve played, it was still worth playing. #37 of 2025 #TheTestamentOfSherlockHolmes #PS5 #PlayStation5!#PlayStation #PS5Shatr
unlabelledView post →🕵️♂️ A Gripping Mystery Worth Investigating! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (9/10) The Testament of Sherlock Holmes is a masterclass in detective storytelling. From the moment I stepped into 19th-century London, I was hooked by the dark, atmospheric setting and the morally complex narrative. This isn't your typical Holmes tale—it's grittier, more personal, and full of twists that kept me guessing until the very end. The puzzles are clever and varied, striking a great balance between challenge and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The fact that the kids in the intro say that Sherlock is their grandfather implies that Sherlock has had sex at some point which lets be honest, that ain’t happening Other than that the game’s whatever. It can get really really tedious sometimes but I liked the environments and early game 5/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My read was correct. The sixth Sherlock Holmes game created by Frogwares is a major turning point in the franchise. We have a new character model and voice actor for the man, himself. This version of Holmes is darker than the previous games. The new voice actor is very intense and sounds almost sinister. His performance matches Holmes' rudeness and willingness to outright lie to people. Dr. Watson's voice actor hasn't changed and he continues to perfectly provide an emotional contrast…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A- I've been playing Frogwares games since the beginning and they always put themselves one step above their prior releases. I've been playing them all in release chronology and I was a big fan of the structure of Crimes and Punishment but did miss the bigger story arcs. Fortunately, Testament delivers on that supremely. I caught onto the plot twist pretty early but the ending ending, I did not and it was very worth it. The older Frogwares adventures can be a bit wonky in terms of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I can only hope that by the end of this explanation you will understand that I behaved in such a way only to protect you, and that it caused me great pain to see your trust and confidence in me ebbing away.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Dear prospective players, People need to know ! Though this game may be as cheap as a cup of coffee, the experience is much more bitter than any spoiled cup could ever hope to be. The very tutorial mission involves (spoilers) a jewlery stealing monkey…that should tell you all you need to know about the quality of writting implicated here. The gameplay which involves puzzles and clue searching is definitely weak and feels scripted at the best of times, the puzzles themselves try to be…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Testament of Sherlock Holmes What works well: • Investigation mechanics: Searching for clues and connecting dots feels satisfying and clever. • Story depth: A heavier, more intricate mystery that actually makes you care about what’s happening. • Dialogue & character moments: Sherlock’s dry wit and Watson’s grounded reactions add real personality. • Classics vibes: If you love gritty Sherlock lore, this scratches that fiction‑detective itch hard. Some negatives: • Clunky navigation:…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The ending credits feel like a well-earned reward for the time and patience invested throughout the journey. I highly recommend this game, particularly for fans of the series. It offers a generous range of engaging puzzle-based mini-games, a thoughtfully designed narrative, and well-written dialogue. Overall, it stands as a masterpiece of its time. Edited: I forgot to mention that this game somehow shows me how Tony is way smarter and more useful than Watson.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i love doomed yaoi
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🎪🎪🎪 Achievement Hunter Review 🎪🎪🎪 My Time to Beat: 24.48hrs 100% achievement difficulty: in-between easy & medium ( puzzles can get tricky and finding specific interactions could be easily missed so recommending a guide) Achievements: 32 ( hardest for me was "the brain", the urge to not skip any puzzle and quit, had to solder on and find a solution, did use a guide as last resort ) Type Breakdown: 85% story progression, 15% misc various interactions/dialogue/mechanics…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Simply speaking this game is utterly wonderful. To all fans of the Greatest Detective of all time, this game will never fail to keep you on edge. From the outstanding soundtracks all the way to the wonderful plot, and lets not forget about all the wonderful characters that come together into shaping the entire tale. I do understand that this is a game of older times, but i would have preferred better graphics and visuals. Not to mention, there were many times that the game would lag excessively…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →story rich, excellent voice-over, and cinematic.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Although an older game in the series, coming from playing Crimes and Punishments and The Devil's Daughter I very much enjoyed playing through this game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The controls of the game are terrible and render the game unplayable for me at least, I tried both with controller and with keyboard and mouse and nothing seem to be smooth. For example with with keyboard and mouse the movement of the camera is terribly slow and you have to move the mouse 4 times in the same direction to change directions in game, and as for the controller with the stick the moving of the camera is smooth but choosing which clue you will follow is terrible and it made me choose…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game rocketed up to my favourite games in no time. I love the characters of Sherlock and Watson here, the Voice Acting underlining characters with depth and thought behind them to a level, I felt they actually could be real human beings. The world around felt alive with its visual design and sounds. The cases were fun and not too easy, but doable and the underlying main plot hit me like a brick. It was so well made and was weaving itself through the cases and gradually became more…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The short and sweet. Good game. Storyline: Not very straightforward. Puzzels: Excellent. Kind of an strange one in the series. Outta the gate the character controls were sluggish and awkward. It felt like a step backwards honestly, but I eventually got used to it for the most part. In this one, it was hard to tell where the storyline was heading and how things were going to match together eventually. Even Sherlock himself seemed off, maybe a bit sinister. It felt like the game was pushing you…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →teach think im paying attention but im really on that Lock
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Testament of Sherlock Holmes offers a gripping, narrative-driven experience that delves deeply into the mind and methods of one of literature’s most iconic detectives. Unlike many other Sherlock Holmes adaptations that rely heavily on action or puzzle-heavy gameplay, this title leans into storytelling and investigation, allowing players to embody Holmes’s brilliant deductive reasoning and methodical approach to solving crime. The game presents a darker and more mature take on the character,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →#retrogaming time: The Testament of Sherlock Holmes on Xbox 360. Never completed this. Time to try!
unlabelledView post →really enjoyed this one; it's like they 3d-ified a point & click game and the result is a mostly cohesive and engaging level-like experience. the plot is surprisingly dark with some absolutely crazy twists, and i found the ending to be nicely done as well. though it does feature a more rudimentary version of the "mind palace" from later games, it is mostly puzzle-based. however, for those that enjoy deducing cases entirely by their own merits, this one is a bit disappointing--much of the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A good game in terms of solving puzzles and finding objects like in a quest room, the locations are also good. Of the minuses, there are a couple of small bugs with animations, but in such games it is not critical. My rating: ✭✭✭✭✰
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Short but great game, keeps you on your toes and there is always a plottwist right around the corner, some items can be hard to find and annoying but overall a solid 8.5/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Be warned, the Blackmailer honors and achievement can be missed, causing 100% completionists to play through a good chunk of the game a second time for it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As a Sherlock fan (partially because of the games), the Testament of Sherlock Holmes is good. The game follows Sherlock Holmes going through a single long case, and the story is told like the books with Watson not being fully aware of Sherlock’s plans until the end. This game does not involve as much deduction as the later games, and instead has more puzzles. The puzzles and simple exploration are fun to do. Part of the story of this game is continued later in Sherlock: The Devil’s Daughter…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's not much, but it's honest work Pros: - Its a Sherlock Holmes game, the lore is amazing - The amount of puzzles Cons: - Moving around sucks, there's no fluidity at all - Puzzles sometimes can be too hard For a 2011 game it's a nice experience, relaxing and easy going.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you just want a fun, albeit dark, adventure - go ahead, it's a nice quest with moderately challenging puzzles. Also voice acting is great. But if you want a good story from you "sherlock holmes" game, you better look elsewhere. The game is very good at suspense and storybaiting, through the whole story you are very interested to see how all these strange behaviors of characters will be explained. But it never happens. And when you look at the story as a whole - it thoroughly falls apart…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game locks up with a black screen after the opening cinematic when starting a new game. I am far from the only person with this problem. I, like others, have already tried all recommended steps. I notice this game was last updated in 2023. Why did they not fix this glaring issue? I don't get this nonsense with other games. I expect better.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game has really showed it's age and definitely not good to play in 2026 but if you love sherlock holmes old games and ok with the old puzzle mechanics then the game is good for you! STORY 7.5/10 GRAPHICS 5/10 By today's standards GAMEPLAY 4/10 Very bad MUSIC 6.0/10 WORLD 5/10 Overall i recommend it 6/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →How many plot twists one game can have?! I could not stop playing it! the story 100% worth trying it once! I'm so glad I bought and played this masterpiece
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →im very bad at puzzles fun tho
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game has bugs that prevent further progress, so I had to remove it before reaching the end.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →There's so much to tell, but I want you to experience this game without any prejudice. In one word, it's AMAZING.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It took me 6 years to finish this game. The corrupted save bug caused the game to crash every couple minutes and prevent progress. Maybe it was the patch in 2023, or maybe it was the fourth computer I tried it on, but I can say finally - the game is pretty enjoyable. I haven’t played many puzzle games, but I think the ones included in this game were decent. Generally fun to solve, and some thinking required. I occasionally got stuck trying to find where to go next or where a clue was located…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great Game, very entertaining! Some puzzles, about 3, were a bit too difficult for me and I still haven't found a logic if logic was there, but in that case, you can just skip them with a convenient button. All the other enigmas are very well integrated with the story, which is one of the best I've played for the saga. The game is a good mix of exploration, puzzles, logical puzzles, and investigation puzzles. I still don't figure out if the explanation in the middle of the adventure was…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →An adventure detective game. A definite step up compared to the rest of the series. It has a fun, slightly ridiculous story and the puzzles are mostly enjoyable. There's also the option to skip them if you want. I did have to use a walkthrough a couple of times, but that could be due to impatience. Movement works as intended and is easy to use. I used the 3rd person camera for the entirety of my playthrough and found it to be good. Visuals and voice acting are sufficient. I found…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If in "The Ripper" Frogwares have polished the formula, in this game they've expanded on everything else: voice acting and graphics are much better than in games before. It's fascinating to watch how this company grew over time and I can't wait for what will next games bring. 100% recommend
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "A Brilliant Sherlock Holmes Mystery!" The Testament of Sherlock Holmes is an absolute gem for mystery and detective game fans! Frogwares delivers an engaging, suspenseful story that keeps you hooked from start to finish. The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, with beautifully detailed environments that capture the essence of 19th-century London. The puzzles are cleverly designed—challenging but rewarding—and the detective work truly makes you feel like Sherlock himself. The voice…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It was almost ok. I did finish it, so it was enjoyable enough for me to do so, but half of the story is incoherent, the movement is frustrating at times (you move through corridors with similar backgrounds, but when you move from one screen to another the directions invert and you lose orientation. That happens a lot). There were some nice riddles but some that were tesious or annoying. Sherlock himself is the least likeable that I met so far in this series of games. If you like the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →TL;DR Crimes and Punishment is above and beyond the superior game, just play that instead. The Testament of Sherlock Holmes might present itself as the "First of the New" but its actually the "Last of the Old". This entry in the series really doesn't hold up mechanically. Sherlock (and Watson when he has his sections) control like ass and often I find myself unable to move for some reason and have to reorient myself in order to move again. I feel like the controls alone are enough to put off…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very interesting story and surprising ending
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Too tedious. No real guidance or consistency to keep the game moving. When I have to keep looking up online what to do next from early on in the game, and when I keep getting stuck in an area and can't figure out where to go or what to do next, the game is not for me. Takes all the fun out of it.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A certain aloof arrogance is central to the Sherlock Holmes character, but he has never been a bigger jerk than he is in this game, and I am here for it. Engrossing exploration, fiendish puzzles (with the option to skip any that prove too maddening), a truly wild plot, and horrifying CG children—this is a magnificent adventure that's not to be missed.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is spectacular. So much fun!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Think all the Sherlock Holmes games are 90% off. With Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened and The Testament of Sherlock Holmes been my favourites. store.steampowered.com/app/205650/T...
unlabelledView post →For some reason, crashes every 20 minutes, causing full PC freeze which required hard restart of system. 4GB patch doesn't solve the problem for me. Unplayeble
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As always, the sherlock games know how to not disappoint as it tests your problem-solving skills and detective work like crazy. Would recommend in a heartbeat just for Sherlock and Watson's quips and bickering alone. Though it is probably not the best to play in 2026 as it sure has aged like MILK! but if you love it, get it, and gamble on if you love it even more or hate it!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Controls are kinda clunky sometimes since the game is somewhat old. Nevertheless it's still fun to play and to work on the mysteries. It was kind of short (100% in 7,5h) but especially if it's on sale, it's totally worth imo.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Absolute cinema, S-tier game.
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