I am a very smart bear now. I am the cleverest bear. I am a very brave bear. This place smells bad. I would like to go home now. First STASIS was very hard for me. This game is awesome.
As a long-time fan of detective games — including the Sherlock Holmes series — I’m disappointed to admit that Sherlock Holmes Chapter One is a title I can’t bring myself to finish. While Frogwares has previously delivered focused, atmospheric investigations, this entry feels overwhelmed by its own ambitions. The biggest issue is the sheer number of mechanics. Earlier games kept the experience centered on deduction and carefully structured cases. Here, the core detective gameplay is buried under expanded combat, action sequences, and an open world full of activities that often add little to the investigation itself. Instead of enhancing the formula, these systems create unnecessary clutter that breaks immersion and slows the pace. The open world, though visually appealing, often feels empty and unfocused. Exploring it becomes more of a chore than a meaningful part of the narrative. Even the deduction system — historically one of the franchise’s strengths — feels less intuitive, overshadowed by the constant need to manage new mechanics. I appreciate Frogwares’ attempt to refresh the series by portraying a younger Holmes and giving players greater freedom. It’s a bold direction, but the execution results in a chaotic experience rather than an engaging one. I found it hard to stay invested. Those seeking a more traditional Holmes experience will likely prefer the earlier titles. Players who enjoy experimentation and open-world structure may find more to appreciate — unfortunately, I did not.
Pulls you in with its surreal world and compelling tone. I genuinely enjoyed the experience, especially the unique art style and the sense of mystery that builds as you move forward. Game can be very challenging at times, and not always in a rewarding way. Some puzzles feel intentionally obscure, and the difficulty spikes can break the flow. The controls can also be frustrating, particularly in tighter areas where precision is needed — occasionally making simple actions harder than they should be. Overall - memorable and engaging. If you appreciate atmospheric, puzzle-driven adventures and don’t mind a bit of frustration along the way, The Plane Effect is definitely worth trying.
Klimat, suspens, historia. Po przejściu pierwszej części oczekiwałem kompletnie nowej historii, ale i tak - nie zawiodłem się.
