Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper

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  • Summary: Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper allows you to play as the greatest detective of all in the London of 1888. A series of particularly horrible murders creates a real psychosis throughout the country. Atrociously mutilated prostitutes' bodies are found by the police without them being ableSherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper allows you to play as the greatest detective of all in the London of 1888. A series of particularly horrible murders creates a real psychosis throughout the country. Atrociously mutilated prostitutes' bodies are found by the police without them being able to find a serious lead. Sherlock Holmes starts looking for clues in the dark and sinister alleys of Whitechapel in order to follow the macabre trail of the one the press now calls Jack the Ripper. During an adventure full of twists, Sherlock Holmes will try to bring out the true identity and the motives of the one who hides behind this scary alias. [Focus Home Interactive]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 24
  3. Negative: 3 out of 24
  1. WonderwallWeb
    80
    If you have ever had an interest in Sherlock, Jack the Ripper or detective stories in general then this is a solid game with some great puzzles that will entertain for days.
  2. GamingXP
    75
    Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper is an excellent game for those who like to solve a wide range of different puzzles.
  3. MS Xbox World
    70
    Despite the lack of truly compelling gameplay and any kind of replay value, I would still recommend this game due to its rewarding and involving crime and puzzle solving elements, and obviously, because of its strong story.
  4. Vandal
    65
    It has a good story, well-made since the beginning until the end, and both the main character and the nemesis are charming. There is no greater satisfaction for a private detective than to find who is Jack the Ripper.
  5. X-ONE Magazine UK
    60
    Fans of the books will love it, and we wouldn't dissuade anyone else either. [Issue#54, p.89]
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  6. GameFocus
    58
    It's clear that amidst all of the glaring and unforgivable problems of Sherlock Holmes vs Jack the Ripper, Frogwares does have a grasp on mystery fiction, however tenuous it may be.
  7. Game Revolution
    25
    If you want a detective story that's told in an interesting and thoughtful fashion, there's always Phoenix Wright and Sam & Max. The folks on Baker Street just ain't what it used to be.

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  2. Mixed: 3 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. DREAMWEB
    Nov 15, 2010
    9
    Good game, is is the only adventure game for the console; waiting for "Gray Matter to arrive"
    The graphics aren't superb and is a clear PC    Good game, is is the only adventure game for the console; waiting for "Gray Matter to arrive"
    The graphics aren't superb and is a clear PC port, but the game entertains you while palying    … Expand
  2. PC-GAMER-HATER
    Mar 17, 2011
    7
    This games puzzles are not very hard..the accents & sound effects are very ps1ish but it sucked me in and i quite enjoyed it..you should beThis games puzzles are not very hard..the accents & sound effects are very ps1ish but it sucked me in and i quite enjoyed it..you should be able to pick this up cheap now..so don your deerstalker and give it a whirl.....if you dare....… Expand
  4. Killacure
    Dec 2, 2009
    6
    Offers a classic point and click PC experience on the 360 but fails to add anything new or inventive.
  5. ZekeNitron
    Jan 1, 2019
    6
    This game is obviously a PC port but it is done well on the 360. In the beginning and for certain puzzles you may want to consult aThis game is obviously a PC port but it is done well on the 360. In the beginning and for certain puzzles you may want to consult a walk-through as Whitechapel can be confusing when dark. I would say play it if you like Sherlock Holmes/are interested in Jack the Ripper as the game gives good descriptions of the crimes.… Expand
  6. Brainstorm123
    Aug 12, 2014
    3
    This game is a stain on the Sherlock Holmes name. It's boring, it's wooden, it's just flat out awful. Awful graphics, awful voice acting, andThis game is a stain on the Sherlock Holmes name. It's boring, it's wooden, it's just flat out awful. Awful graphics, awful voice acting, and the game is extremely hard. No, not the puzzles, the navigating! It feels like you're in a never-ending labyrinth of cobbled streets. While it may explain the ripper killings well, they should've just made a fictional crime. Don't buy this game!… Expand