Sherlock Holmes: The Silver Earring PC
  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Sep 28, 2004
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Metascore
68 out of 100

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7.4 out of 10

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  • Summary: (Also known as "Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Silver Earring") London 1895: A wealthy construction tycoon lies dead in his mansion. Join Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as they interview suspects, investigate the crime scene and uncover family secrets that might point to the murderer. Play one of the most intriguing and captivating plots ever created for the Sherlock Holmes character. Clues will take players to Brazil, India, and more than 40 19th-century London locations. Developed by Frogwares Studio, Secret of the Silver Earring allows players to experience a new murder-mystery adventure featuring the investigative skills of world?s most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes. The game features over 30 investigating hours and five graphically rich levels that bring the fog-laced streets of London to life. Each level requires players to question witnesses, investigate potential suspects and uncover clues. Players will consider the evidence at the end of each level and put their powers of deduction to the test. Play as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in an original storyline inspired by Arthur Conan Doyle?s "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes." [Ubisoft]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 29
  3. Negative: 4 out of 29
  1. GamingTrend
    93
    A wonderful package. Don't wait on the bargain bin for this one, as it is worth the price from the get go.
  2. eToychest
    85
    Luckily, despite the linearity, the story, characters, and dialogue is compelling enough to keep you going.
  3. GameSpot
    73
    The game features interesting characters, an engaging plot, and beautiful graphics, yet it's an adventure with few puzzles and a mystery where you don't actually solve the mystery.
  4. PC Format
    46
    Miserable nonsense that would have Holmes reaching for the syringe. Real detective work is tedious, lengthy, frustrating and often pointless. In that sense at least, Silver earring is spot on. This is fun how? [Nov 2004]
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  2. Mixed: 1 out of 2
  3. Negative: 1 out of 2
  1. [Anonymous]
    6
    Story too complex, but nice. graphics and sound very good. Gameplay a little boring and confusing.
  2. jacobwt226
    3
    Hate IT, it is that basic. Controls hurt my hands, game to weird, I love Sherlock, I have yet to find a game that does him justice! I hope they just stop making them til they get a real game engine and learn about WASD!… Expand

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