Prepare to see one of the greatest fictional detectives get a complete makeover in the world of video games, as Sherlock Holmes Chapter One gets a gameplay trailer that reimagines the popular sleuth for a new gaming generation.
Here’s the trailer below as presented by Frogwares.
Following the early years of a young Sherlock Holmes, this adventures takes the detective and his roommate through a harrowing adventure that sees the future crime-solver investigate an island off the Mediterranean that may hold answers to his mother’s mysterious death. Here’s the overview from the game’s Steam page.
As Sherlock, your legacy is written by the decisions you make in this open world detective adventure. Deception, violence, and deduction are just a few resources in your arsenal—your mysterious companion and sounding board, Jon, is another.
Whether you choose brute force to solve problems or stay one step ahead of your enemies by using your wits to spot vulnerabilities, you decide what each situation demands as you hone your investigative skills. It’s time to confront your past so you can become the legend you’re destined to be.
In related Frogwares news, the developer recently accused Nacon of cracking and pirating their game The Sinking City.
No release date has been given yet for Sherlock Holmes Chapter One, but it’s listed to be released sometime in 2021.