The best game in the series, a real Victorian tour de force
Along the years the developers from Frogwares released no less than eight games, with various success. Chapter One is an origin story that cuts all the safety nets and presents, a younger, more dynamic and much edgier Sherlock, that is refreshing amidst all the stroll through the Victorian age. The biggest gamble is the gameplay though, Chapter One being an open world that lets go of the players hand and encourages free exploration. The stories of the Sherlock Holmes developed by Frogware have always been independent from the legendary work of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. This time the leap is even bigger compared to the source material, since we have to deal with a 21-year-old youngster who arrives on the isle of Cordona to face the daemons of his past. It becomes obvious pretty quickly that your companion on this trip is not a real person, but rather a figment of our hero’s imagination. Nonetheless the two make a great team and soon you will be wrapped in figuring out what happened so traumatic that the world’s greatest detective needs as imaginary friend. Being an open world game, there is plenty to investigate in Chapter One, besides the main storyline. You will also be able to refurbish the old family estate, find hidden treasures and collectibles, buy and use different disguises.
