Sherlock Holmes: The Silver Earring

Sherlock Holmes: The Silver Earring is an adventure game developed by Frogwares. The game is set in Victorian London, where you play the role of Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson to solve a baffling murder case. The game features over 40 witnesses to question, 200 clues to uncover, and five murders to investigate. The game offers over 25 hours of gameplay and is full of vivid cut scenes to heighten the dramatic aspect of the story.

The game’s storyline begins with a reception organised in honour of Melvyn Bromsby, a rich tycoon who is about to make an important announcement concerning his future business affairs when a shot rings out, and Sir Bromsby collapses, having suffered a mortal wound to the heart. The game offers numerous places to visit around Victorian London, and you will meet all the heroes of the novels, including Inspector Lestrade, Wiggins, and Mycroft, among others. Sherlock Holmes sets you a quiz between each level to validate your progress in the case. The game is magnificently and faithfully reproduced in 3D, allowing you to explore Victorian London in all its glory.