Frogwares has released the first official game trailer for Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One. This trailer will give you an idea of the game’s graphics and gameplay mechanics.
First official game trailer released for Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One
Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One is a detective thriller based on a third-person, open-world story. The game serves as a pre-chapter in the personal story of the world-famous detective; It’s a good study to get an idea of what events may have led to Sherlock becoming the iconic detective that many people know today.
Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One will arrive on the PC platform in 2021.
Below you can also find a translation of a group interview on Frogwares’site. It will tell you more about the game.
How big will the game be and how many cases will it cover? Only five minor cases similar to the last one? Or maybe a big, long case?
There are 5 main missions in the game, all linked to a single continuous story, and we also have more than 30 side missions, some as big as the main missions. Also, I can say that it will take about 12 to 15 hours to pass the main story, maybe 40 to 50 hours if you want to see everything that is in the game.
Will the game focus solely on the mystery of Sherlock’s mother’s death? Or are we going to have little mysteries to deal with along the way?
Sherlock is indeed driven by the goal of learning the truth about his mother – this is his motivation for the main quest. Keep in mind that he also wants to prove to everyone that he is a true detective, so he is keen to investigate any incidents – or side missions if you like – that occur on the island. And they all offer different stories, some linked to Sherlock, Jon and their past, while others revolve around people on the island and skeletons in their closets.
Is the game very linear, or will we have options for when (to some extent) what tasks we will perform? How free are we to explore the world?
This is an open world game, so after completing the first main mission, you will be free to explore the island and find new missions on your own. Of course, it’s up to you to choose what to do and when to do it. So you’re free to deal with both main and side content.
Will Sherlock wear a costume in disguise this time?
Yes! Disguise is a big part of Chapter One and creates synergy with many other skills at hand, but we will talk about it later. You can find or buy new clothes while playing. They help you gain the trust of different social groups, gain access to enclosed spaces, or customize the look of your Sherlock. You can buy new clothes, hats, glasses, change facial hair, or even apply bruises and wrinkles if you need to look older.
I read that we can decorate the mansion so that we can exchange furniture and clothes, or will it be unlocked as we play?
Both of them. You can find or earn some of them as rewards, or sometimes you need to buy them from local vendors.
Will the game have more than one outcome for cases, or will it be the end like before?
Oh yes, absolutely! All main tasks and most side tasks will have different results depending on your moral choices. And of course the game itself will offer several different endings.
Is he just going to focus on solving puzzles, or are we going to see Sherlock fight a little bit?
Uh, we’re going to see Sherlock fight a little too, which makes sense for the story. Remember that our 21-year-old Sherlock is much more arrogant and reckless than he used to be, so yes, sometimes when they attack you you will have to fight criminals, and you can use Sherlock’s observation skills to keep your hands clean. But you won’t be able to attack random people in the city, because we think sherlock doesn’t fit his character.
When can we expect to see the game and who is in the voice cast?
I’ll be honest, we’re not ready to show you the gameplay yet. As for the voice cast, we are pleased to announce that Alex Jordan is our Sherlock Holmes and Wil Coban’s Jonathan. They did a great job keeping our characters alive!
How much of the sinking city structure will it be? Will investigations be conducted in a linear manner, or will we be free to make mistakes and declare the wrong person guilty?
Yes, you can definitely blame the wrong person, such as Sherlock Holmes Crimes and Punishments. You will have several different suspects on each main mission, and you can usually conclude that both may be responsible for the crime. It depends on how many tips you find and how you interpret their context and how you put them together. So it’s possible to fail your research, but the story will continue no matter what.
By the way, even if you think your suspect is guilty, you can still let them get rid of him, because, I don’t know, maybe you don’t believe they deserve to be punished for what they did. It’s up to you.
As for side tasks, they are usually a little more linear, but they still offer many inferences, moral choices and, of course, interesting stories.
Will there be a beamed Watson option? In the old games, I liked the way he stood still, turned around and BOOM stood right in front of you as you walked away from him. I miss that.
Watson, considering he’s not even in the game, I’m guessing it’ll be pretty shocking if he teleports in Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One.
