Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One

In this story-driven detective thriller, a young Sherlock Holmes struggles to prove himself as he navigates an exotic, dangerous island in the Mediterranean to investigate the mystery of his mother’s death. As…

77 16 November 2021

Adventure Indie Action Mystery Open world Thriller

Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One is an adventure developed by Frogwares, released 16 November 2021 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 and PC (Microsoft Windows). The main story takes about 17.5 hrs to finish.

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What Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One is

Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One is an adventure game developed by Frogwares and released in 2021. It is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 and PC (Microsoft Windows). It runs on Unreal Engine 4.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Before he was the world’s greatest detective, Sherlock Holmes was a brilliant rebel itching to prove himself. When an old wound compels him back to the Mediterranean shore where his mother died, it seems like the perfect opportunity to do just that—but beneath the vibrant urban veneer of the island, the rhythm of island life strikes a more ominous beat. Crime and corruption, a twisted sense of justice and morality... These are just a few stumbling-blocks in Sherlock’s quest for truth.

Description from the publisher · source

How it plays

It is played from a third person perspective. Its themes are action, mystery, open world and thriller. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component. There are 39 achievements to unlock.

Where it sits in the Sherlock Holmes series

Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One is the 36th of 55 entries we hold in the Sherlock Holmes series. The next entry was Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One - Beyond a Joke in 2021. Its critic score of 77 is 9 points above the series average of 68. The highest-rated entry is Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened at 82.

See all 55 Sherlock Holmes games in release order →

How it was received

Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One holds a critic score of 77 out of 100. That places it above 56% of the 7,525 rated adventure games in our database, which average 72. Games released in 2021 averaged 74, so it scored 3 points above the year average.

How long it takes, and what that costs

The main story runs about 17.5 hrs. Completing everything takes closer to 30 hrs, roughly 1.7 times the length of the critical path.

What you need to run it

The minimum specification calls for Intel Core i5-6600 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600, 12 GB RAM and Nvidia GeForce GTX 960, 4 GB or AMD Radeon R9 380, 4 GB. A 12GB memory requirement is demanding — worth checking before you buy, because 8GB is still common in older and budget machines. Install size is roughly 28GB. Both tiers are compared side by side on the requirements page, and you can check your own parts against them without installing anything.

Full requirements and PC checker →

What it launched against

Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One launched on 16 November 2021, within three weeks of Age of Empires IV, Forza Horizon 5, Unpacking and Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy. All of them reviewed better. It arrived 1 year into the PlayStation 5's life, so it was built for hardware developers already knew well.

Released around the same time: Age of Empires IV, Forza Horizon 5, Unpacking, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy.

Cheats and codes

We have not confirmed any working cheat codes for Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One yet. Rather than reprint a list we have not tested, this section stays empty until one is verified.

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Official trailer

Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel. See all 6 videos →

Screenshots

All media

Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One gameplay screenshot

Dlc

Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One - Saints and Sinners

16 November 2021

Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One - Victorian Starter Pack

16 November 2021

Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One - Detective Pack

23 November 2021

Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One - Beyond a Joke

17 December 2021

Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One - Mycroft's Pride

20 January 2022

Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One - Plague Doctor Pack

22 February 2022

Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One - M for Mystery

22 March 2022

Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One - Clergyman Cassock

19 May 2022

Quick answers

Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One — frequently asked questions

When did Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One come out?

Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One was released on 16 November 2021 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 and PC (Microsoft Windows).

What are the minimum PC requirements for Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One?

At minimum, Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One needs Intel Core i5-6600 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600, 12 GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce GTX 960, 4 GB or AMD Radeon R9 380, 4 GB graphics, 28 GB available space of storage.

How long does it take to beat Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One?

The main story of Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One takes around 17.5 hrs, or 30 hrs for 100% completion.

How many GB is Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One?

The PC version needs about 28 GB of storage, going by the storage line in the system requirements ("28 GB available space"). Updates can add to that, and console versions have their own sizes, which are not listed here.

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