Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper

1. AaronB

   Feb 28, 2012

   10

   If you enjoy games such as Dear Esther, then you will enjoy Jack the Ripper. Frogwares did a great job on the atmosphere of this game. A wellIf you enjoy games such as Dear Esther, then you will enjoy Jack the Ripper. Frogwares did a great job on the atmosphere of this game. A well told narrative, interesting characters and an overall atmosphere that genuinely conveys the horror of the time. If you play adventure games to savour the atmosphere, then Jack the Ripper will not disappoint.… Expand

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2. Adrianf84

   May 24, 2012

   10

   Best adventure game i ever played. Normal adventure will let u slove some silly puzzle and most of them r no connection to the story. But thisBest adventure game i ever played. Normal adventure will let u slove some silly puzzle and most of them r no connection to the story. But this one different, many of the puzzle r reasonable and will have player to think abt the case, just like u r the detective to deduct the crime scene. The atmosphere is also a great job, u will feel that u jus in the time 1888, and even some of the historical suspect include in the game. NPC and the street not so 'detail' bcos it is not sand box game like GTA or Elder Scroll etc, so u hav no reason to complain it. And finally it gave a good conclusion to the killer and his motive. If u r very enjoy playing adventure game and not some fastidious person, this one will surely not disappoint u.… Expand

   • 2 of 4 users found this helpful
4. giappone

   Jul 23, 2012

   9

   I think that in many ways the SH-series is advancing, and this game is easily one of the best adventure games out there. Mind: if you moreI think that in many ways the SH-series is advancing, and this game is easily one of the best adventure games out there. Mind: if you more into the Longest Journey story driven-type (like me) and not the Pendulo/Puritas Cordis "make the stupidest combination without logic just to spend time "thinking" so the game feels longer"-type. The LOGICAL puzzles I liked the best in SHvJP and they vary: you get many types of challenges.The atmosphere is very good - I felt this with Alan Moore's From Hell (BTW if you want Crysis-type graphics you don't know anything about developing costs and maybe this isn't your type of game - the content above looks, here...). I'm not saying that a bit nicer graphics or more varied NPCs would be a drawback :) , but... Also the FPS-look is a welcome-thing in adventure for me - and if not for you: switch with one button. I only felt sometimes that the makers want me to do something, but I can't figure out what... I play adventure games (not just) since the stone ages and this game stands out of crowd of very nice 2D backgrounds-witty comments-and putting together objects illogically. So its a 9 for me, because there is room to progress, but I can't wait for the new Sherlock-game...… Expand

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5. Gelaos

   Nov 21, 2020

   7

   A good Sherlock Holmes adventure. The atmosphere of victorian Whitechapel is well done, the story is captivating mainly due to its well-knownA good Sherlock Holmes adventure. The atmosphere of victorian Whitechapel is well done, the story is captivating mainly due to its well-known antagonist (the Ripper) and puzzles are challenging just enough. Controls are sometimes a bit clumsy and I also didn't like that the game is sometimes made longer than it needs to be (e.g. policeman will give you information only after you do - from a narrative point of view - unnecesary favour, etc.) But overall it's a good adventure game that tests player's skills.… Expand

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6. apox

   Nov 25, 2011

   7

   Good points: Fun and interesting gameplay, varied puzzles, good atmosphere and story. Graphics very reasonable considering it's not a very bigGood points: Fun and interesting gameplay, varied puzzles, good atmosphere and story. Graphics very reasonable considering it's not a very big games company.
   
   Bad points: Comically bad acting, badly synced dubbing, subtitles occasionally contradict what was actually said, puzzles in general too easy (though not all).
   
   Worth it if you get it cheap and like adventure games, provided you don't expect too much, there's certainly some fun to be had.… Expand

   • 2 of 3 users found this helpful
7. Bleeding_Jester

   Nov 17, 2021

   6

   this game has an interesting story and a variety of puzzles and an atmosphere that fits the setting
   
   the graphics have look like mud and thethis game has an interesting story and a variety of puzzles and an atmosphere that fits the setting
   
   the graphics have look like mud and the voice acting is comically bad while the gameplay feels clumsy especially in 3rd person
   
   id only recommend you get this on sale for cheap… Expand

   • 0 of 0 users found this helpful
8. HonestJohn

   Dec 21, 2011

   0

   This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Had a promising start, but all in all unmanly.
   
   + Jack the Ripper
   +Nice police cloaks
   +London
   +Reasonably atmospheric
   
   -Jack the Ripper loses
   -Holmes doesn't die… Expand

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