|
  Release Date: May 2009 T for Teen: Mild Blood, Mild Language, Sexual Themes, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco, Violence Genre: Adventure Publisher: Focus Home Interactive Developers: Spiders, Frogwares From IGN: The year is 1888, and the setting is London's Whitechapel area, where a horrible series of crimes has taken place in this East End district. The bodies of several women who have suffered horrible mutilations have been found. The police have been having a hard time finding a serious lead as the murders continue, creating paranoia and terror in the streets. Sherlock Holmes sets out to find clues in the dark, gloomy streets of Whitechapel, following a macabre trail of the one that the press calls Jack the Ripper. During this terrifying adventure, Sherlock will attempt to shed some light on the mystery that shrouds the identity and motive of the one who hides behind this terrifying nickname.  I'm Meagan and I play video games with Chuck. For fun. Our style is casual and we say bad words. This is an entertainment-heavy LP. While we actually enjoy playing the game and have never played this particular game before, we are by no means professional video game players. If that's not your jam, it's cool; we just want you to know what to expect. Since this is a game about a mystery, NO SPOILERS PLEASE! Like I said, we've never played it before and we really want to deduce on our own, so don't be lovely by revealing anything we haven't seen/done/learned yet. Let's get sleuthing!                                      
gameplusmeagan fucked around with this message at 00:31 on Oct 20, 2014 |
#
¿
Apr 15, 2014 19:56
|
|
|
|
| # ¿ Apr 25, 2024 16:24 |
|
|
dijon du jour posted:Also, that guy at 8:50 is totally Fozzie Bear. I hope he becomes a regular character. You're totally right. Can't unhear that. Seyser Koze posted:I bought this game for my mom a few years back so that she'd have something to play on my dad's XBox, but we ended up dropping it after about half an hour... Oh, we're finishing this bitch. I will not rest until I solve the case!
|
|
#
¿
Apr 16, 2014 00:03
|
|
|
anilEhilated posted:Eh, he's pretty much in the stories to give Holmes someone to monologue at. It works most of the time but every once in a while he'll ask about something really really dumb or obvious, which I imagine got exaggerated and included in the Holmes mythos. Just like the hat. That's an interesting point, perhaps Watson was also there to clarify some points that the reader might have missed? So Holmes had a reason to explain in greater detail? And you got it. Sorry about that, I got caught up in the moment of portraying an 1800s prostitute and my excitement got the better of me.
|
|
#
¿
Apr 16, 2014 14:28
|
|
|
Episode 2 is up! In this one we talk to a lot of ladies of the evening and learn they really only have one good pickup line. Also, check out 10:10 for my spot-on Michael Caine impression. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewt6aAKJ78w
|
|
#
¿
Apr 17, 2014 16:07
|
|
|
Suspect Bucket posted:I cant believe you haven't mentioned that those little dialogue cues look like comical sherlock pipes hanging from their lips. Oh my god. I can't believe I missed this. What kind of master detective AM I?!
|
|
#
¿
Apr 17, 2014 22:41
|
|
|
dijon du jour posted:Oh jesus christ almighty the game has just started and already we have nested fetch quests. Yeahhh, settle in, we got lots more errands to do. I think we pick up someone's dry cleaning next. Watson doesn't exactly glitch in this one from what I've seen but the little bugger DOES sneak up on you a lot. And you know, I've been hearing a lot of good things about Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments, I think it's the newest one. Read a review where it was said to have taken some cues from the Walking Dead game, which I absolutely love, so I thought maybe we'd follow up with that one. You know, cleanse the palate with some quality Sherlock after the fast-food variety?
|
|
#
¿
Apr 18, 2014 14:36
|
|
|
Dopilsya posted:I thought I would make some notes if nobody minds. So far the game hasn't given us much information on them, but I'll try to leave out any information that we haven't heard yet, though I don't know what will be important or even if the game will give us anything else on these. If you want, I could do a more thorough write up: That would be great! I know we tend to get to joking around sometimes and might miss some stuff, so seeing someone outline the finer points would be awesome. Also, a note, there are points in the game where we fast-forward, but we will never fast-forward over actual dialogue or important gameplay. When you see a stretch that's sped up it's usually because we were looking a long time for something or stuck for some reason; basically, we're skipping the parts that would be super boring to watch and not important to the game's plot. Interesting point about the deer-stalker! If this turns out to be true I hope they compliment each others' hats.
|
|
#
¿
Apr 19, 2014 19:31
|
|
|
Dopilsya posted:Victim # 3 Great write-up, thank you for this! You are truly a master sleuthsman. And I'm so, so worried about that leatherfolderbag. We can only pray it's safe from harm. And Turks.
|
|
#
¿
Apr 20, 2014 22:10
|
|
|
The mystery continues! In this episode we make living arrangements for a transient. I wish I was joking. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHAVxlIVpK0
|
|
#
¿
Apr 21, 2014 15:26
|
|
|
Polaron posted:This game cannot be serious. Who thought "Let's start our Sherlock Holmes game with half an hour of fetch quests!" and wasn't immediately fired/beaten senseless by his coworkers? Oh it is quite serious indeed. I am experiencing it firsthand. Supposedly the other games aren't like this but I don't understand why since they're all from the same company. On a related note, I mentioned Crimes & Punishments earlier and how I wanted to follow up with that game but I haven't seen a release date on it. Does anyone else know when it's coming out? Closest I can find is Q2 of 2014.
|
|
#
¿
Apr 22, 2014 22:56
|
|
|
Pesky Splinter posted:The big difference from this particular game to all the others, is that this is based on actual historical events, so they tried to be somewhat more respectful in portraying the womens' corpses, as opposed to the mutilated NPCs in their other games (which are based on their own original stories). Interesting! So that's why the close-ups of the victims look like a coloring book illustrated by Tim Burton.
|
|
#
¿
Apr 23, 2014 15:31
|
|
|
Episode 4 is up and you'll never believe it WE ARE ACTUALLY INVESTIGATING THE MURDER NOW. Chalk outlines, swollen tongues, Sherlock-on-Watson action... this baby's got it all! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IfWZUa_g4M
|
|
#
¿
Apr 24, 2014 16:46
|
|
|
Polaron posted:See, this is closer to how a Sherlock Holmes game should look! It can't last. You guys are going to be halfway through deducing the motive when their landlord shows up and needs Holmes to go pick out a birthday present for her granddaughter before she'll make you guys a pot of tea or something. We spent several precious moments actually feeling like detectives so I can only imagine we've got about four hours ahead of us where we have to find the doctor's assistant's favorite porcelain figurine that's limited edition and only available in Ireland but he's not willing to pay more than $4 for the shipping... That being said, Frogwares, WHY DID YOU DO THIS TO US?
|
|
#
¿
Apr 27, 2014 03:20
|
|
|
New episode! Well that was exciting but it's all over now. Back to talking to streetfolk and begging the police to let us do stuff. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WGSAUzbQd8
|
|
#
¿
Apr 27, 2014 19:34
|
|
|
Suspect Bucket posted:"What do you think, Deputy Chairington?" STOP MOCKING ME CHAIR
|
|
#
¿
Apr 28, 2014 02:42
|
|
|
Who's ready to go to a brothel!? Not Watson. He's tired and fussy. New episode up! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNbYvFJgckQ
|
|
#
¿
Apr 29, 2014 19:58
|
|
|
KamikaziPie posted:Everything in these videos should be turning me away from this game, but for some reason I'm getting this incredibly desire to get this and the other Sherlock games and play them for myself. I suppose it seems kind of charming in it's own obtuse and plodding way. You know, the weirdest thing is, it's having a similar effect on me. As much as I hate the long dialogue and inevitable fetch quests, the very few parts that are fun and the mystery element keep pushing me to play more, like some terrible gypsy curse.
|
|
#
¿
Apr 30, 2014 02:48
|
|
|
Seyser Koze posted:I do actually recommend The Case of the Serrated Scalpel and The Case of the Rose Tattoo from the mid-'90s. The Case of the Rose Tattoo also kind of sounds like a porno. Just using my detective skills to deduce when things sound like other things!
|
|
#
¿
Apr 30, 2014 23:40
|
|
|
"Two things I do not have a lot of knowledge on: sex swings and Hasidic Jews." - direct quote from this fast-paced episode in which Watson is startled by sounds and has to remember things. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdtMXBu85zs
|
|
#
¿
May 2, 2014 15:38
|
|
|
Piell posted:Isn't that basically just his job description? Yes, but he also has to say things like, "What do you mean, Holmes?!" It can be very exhausting.
|
|
#
¿
May 2, 2014 22:40
|
|
|
Kangra posted:CATS I only noticed that on like, the third watch-through! THAT'S why all these people look so ill, they're eating cats. Silly Brits.
|
|
#
¿
May 3, 2014 01:56
|
|
|
Are you guys ready for some more hot deducing action?! New episode up featuring another murrrrder. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOrAoBY_E_k
|
|
#
¿
May 5, 2014 20:16
|
|
|
I just want to let everyone know we played a lot more episodes this weekend... all I have to say is settle in, gents, settle in.
|
|
#
¿
May 6, 2014 02:28
|
|
|
Had enough of the excitement of doing real detective stuff? GOOD! We're back to running errands in this new episode. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcjcT6-DEFs
|
|
#
¿
May 8, 2014 15:57
|
|
|
This episode kicks off with what must be the laziest fetch quest ever. I mean it. If there's a lazier fetch quest than this one, I quit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTxhgSpjaMo
|
|
#
¿
May 11, 2014 18:03
|
|
|
That. Is. AMAZING. Seriously, I laughed for like 5 minutes before Chuck became concerned. We completely deserve that drawing. We were total stupid idiots. And yet I feel like I'm glad we were stupid because now I can treasure this forever.
|
|
#
¿
May 11, 2014 23:35
|
|
|
Vrikkian posted:Just want to say that you all are very good at this whole thing - commentary, comedy timing, editing videos, etc. Aww shucks, thanks so much for the kind words! We try to produce something we can be proud of so it's always nice to hear that someone else enjoys it. Chuck does all the editing and graphic design, I handle promotion (obviously). I think he does a pretty good job. And yeah, sorry about the delay, made a noob mistake and got put on probation so we're a little behind. I'll be updating the thread shortly!
|
|
#
¿
May 19, 2014 01:42
|
|
|
Okay, after my brief stint in kitty jail I have returned! No worries, there's only been two new episodes: In this one, we put together some timelines and Watson proves he doesn't know anything about anything. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mf8QFZKnwsk Then, at last, PUZZLES! REAL LIFE PUZZLES!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jv6-6H2G6EA Thanks for waiting around for us, pals.
|
|
#
¿
May 19, 2014 02:09
|
|
|
dijon du jour posted:While I feel like I shouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth when it comes to actual gameplay in this game, this game is really starting to reach for reasons to give you puzzles. I agree but at the same time at least we're not on a fetch quest! I had to use my brain for once. dijon du jour posted:I don't know if you can make a Buster Busts Loose thread now, though, or if it would qualify as a youtube dump because you already have two videos up, but just something to remember for the future. And thanks for the advice! I was pretty bummed that I made such a dumb mistake because I've been trying really hard to play by the rules. So yeah, I'll probably just take the loss on Tiny Toons. No big deal.  I contributed to the Disney games megathread with Aladdin so that should do us for now!
|
|
#
¿
May 19, 2014 02:50
|
|
|
Polaron posted:So Spiders, the developers behind this game, just released a new game: Bound By Flame. A friend of mine has been playing it and he mentioned that for a game centered around hitting monsters with swords and a flame demon trying to eat your soul, it has a lot of fetch quests. Spiders must have someone on staff who loves fetch quests. In all seriousness, it's got to be that they're light on actual plot/gameplay and have to shove the games full of filler to make them worth playing. Like we've got plot points A, B, and C, but jack poo poo in between so GO DELIVER THIS HAT TO A MAN SO HE WILL GIVE YOU A KEY THAT UNLOCKS A BOX WITH AN ADDRESS INSIDE AND THAT'S WHERE YOU'LL FIND MY DRYCLEANING
|
|
#
¿
May 19, 2014 19:15
|
|
|
New episode hot off the press! This one involves THE HARDEST PUZZLE KNOWN TO MAN THAT IS LITERALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO SOLVE and also we build a ladder. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DnRLmCYUAQ
|
|
#
¿
May 20, 2014 16:06
|
|
|
Glazius posted:Man, that hook's image must be really disproportionate from what size it really is, if Watson can stick it down that little pencil hole to retrieve a message. THAT'S what you're going to pick on in this silly madhouse of a game? I mean, you're still totally right, but that fact got lost on me in the rest of the ridiculousness. gameplusmeagan fucked around with this message at 15:00 on May 21, 2014 |
|
#
¿
May 21, 2014 01:40
|
|
|
Rocketlex posted:It's like this game had a sudden, panicked realization that it's supposed to be a point-and-click adventure and is now making up for lost time. "It's supposed to be WHAT?! Oh poo poo! OH poo poo!!!! It's due TOMORROW, you guys!!!"
|
|
#
¿
May 21, 2014 15:10
|
|
|
Hello, fine fellows, and happy long weekend! In today's episode Sherlock Holmes, the famous detective, must fetch a tanner's mask that's been dropped inside a snake's cage at a pet shop so he can fix a gas leak!* *THIS IS ACTUALLY WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOpaoqBmPPA
|
|
#
¿
May 23, 2014 15:20
|
|
|
Shei-kun posted:Best episode because PUPPIES AND KITTIES. Right?! I was so outraged I even put him in the thread's episode art. I mean, the SNAKE was in a bigger cage! BULLSHIT PUPPIES ARE BETTER THAN SNAKES
|
|
#
¿
May 25, 2014 05:02
|
|
|
Polaron posted:Why on earth is that guy selling a fricking cobra as a pet?! Moreso, why is he selling it as a pet if he can't even get it out of the cage?!
|
|
#
¿
May 25, 2014 22:40
|
|
|
In this episode... "the big whirly". That's... that's all I can say. You're never prepared for the Big Whirly. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYG9-5J_4hg
|
|
#
¿
May 26, 2014 19:36
|
|
|
New episode is ready! And you will not be ready for the excitement that follows because OH MAN now Sherlock Holmes gets to test VARIOUS PERFUMES AND DECIDE IF THEY ARE GOOD OR BAD?!?!?!??1/1111!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5GaExYUF4o
|
|
#
¿
May 31, 2014 17:43
|
|
|
StoryTime posted:Oh man, I remember this part now... the solution to this puzzle is, depending on your outlook on adventure games and life in general, one of the highest or the lowest points of the entire series. We're still trying to decide which. Shei-kun posted:Can't we just hold the cat out towards her and chase her around the city until she relents and tells us what we wanna know? Oh, don't you worry, we WILL figure out what to do with the cat. I'm just not sure you'll like the answer.
|
|
#
¿
Jun 2, 2014 22:20
|
|
|
|
| # ¿ Apr 25, 2024 16:24 |
|
|
Shei-kun posted:The cat's gonna be okay, right? It's gonna be okay? YOU WERE WARNED THIS WAS A TALE OF MYSTERY AND INTRIGUE
|
|
#
¿
Jun 3, 2014 14:39
|
|
