Yo, ho, ho and a bottle of rum! Ahoy there me lads and lasses! Yer favorite app pirate is here again ready to explore the seven seas with the crew and me parrot pet. I just watched Sherlock Holmes for the nth time. Aye, it’s one of me favorites and I never get tired watching it repeatedly. It inspires me to be more observant whenever we go on booty hunting adventures. Thankfully, there’s also a game inspired by it that lets me play the role of me favorite detective. Wear those thinking hats as I share with ye this game called Sherlock Hidden Object Mystery by G5 Entertainment.
The graphics are fabulous
This app has an impressive artwork. The developers worked meticulously on every detail. There are various locations and each has its own theme and charm. The images are an eye candy and they have vibrant colors. Searching for objects is extra fun because the gorgeous items themselves are a treat.
It’s free but the levels get extremely difficult
It’s a free to play game. There are several levels in every location to complete. You won’t have problems completing the first levels. However, we you move to higher levels, it also gets more difficult. There are those that seem impossible to beat without using boosters. They also require more energy to keep playing. So, progress can significantly slow down at this point, unless you decide to make an in app purchase. Although you can still progress relying on the points you earn and your rewards, it can be painstakingly slow.
The characters are nostalgic
Sherlock Holmes is a popular character in novels, TV and movie. Players of all ages will instantly connect with this game because of this familiar name, who’s the main character of the game. The different locations are also based on popular stories like Alice in Wonderland and Aladdin, which makes it nostalgic as many people grew up with these stories. They are classic so even young ones would know them. They are relatable to a wide range of audience.
It’s a mix of various games
This app generally falls under the puzzle genre. But it doesn’t just offer one type of puzzle game but different types of it. The variety gives it better playability as you won’t easily get bored of playing the same thing. There’s match 3, find the difference and hidden object games. Moreover, there are other mini games as you go through the game like catching the criminal.
Thumbs up
It’s free and there are a variety of game types under one app. There are various locations that represent familiar stories. The characters are nostalgic making the game feel instantly personal and familiar. The artwork is also impressive.
Thumbs down
The levels can get frustratingly difficult making it hard to progress without making an in-app purchase.
The verdict
We recommend Sherlock Hidden Object Mystery to those who are looking for a highly challenging puzzle game. The levels get difficult quick, so if you are up for a challenge, this is what you’re looking for. It’s free and it has amazing graphics that are detailed and eye-catching. There are various types or puzzle games to play and mini games too. It’s nostalgic as it’s based on classic stories, so there’s a high chance that you know most of the characters.
