
Sherlock Holmes
The Beginning
A game by Cédric Asna, Cédric Asna
1 Players 0 minutes Low
Solo / Solitaire Game
Book, Comic Book / Strip, Murder/Mystery, Novel-based
Description
In Sherlock Holmes: The Beginning, you're about to embark on a thrilling solo adventure as the famous detective's trusted sidekick, Dr. Watson. With the rules being easy to learn, you can dive right into the mystery of the poisoned novelist Ames Douglas. The game is a unique blend of comic book and gameplay, where your choices guide your progress through an immersive story. As you navigate through the comic's panels, you'll collect clues, solve riddles, and make decisions that will lead you to the culprit. With a character sheet to track your possessions, abilities, and progress, you'll feel like you're part of a role-playing game. Be smart, use your visual perception, and you might just crack the case, but be warned, you can lose, and sometimes badly. Published in 2013, this base game is a must-play for fans of murder mysteries and novel-based games.
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