No, there's a new voice actor for Holmes in this game. If you're familiar with the old one, the new might take a little getting used to, maybe.

Thank you, Rushes. That's too bad about the voice-over as Mr. Simmonds' voice was perfect - I'll just have to get used to the new voice then.

I'm still deciding whether or not to buy it. It's not cheap but I did like the previous SH games except for 'vs Ripper' which got a bit too dark for my liking.

Can someone who has played Testament say how dark it is? I liked the Holmes and Watson characterisation in Nemesis but I fear from the trailer they'll try to portray them as less homely. Ye olde 19th century English isn't cool anymore.

Hi Wincey,

Yes, Testament has a dark storyline. It has Holmes accused of corruption and murder, and even Watson starts to suspect that his old friend has turned to criminality. There are a few gory scenes, and emotional scenes.

Having said that, there is also a lot of humour, and many light and fun moments too. The story is intriguing and twisty, and the puzzles are challenging.

There are a few reviews out there already if you want to read more details. Gamezebo has an excellent one.

Just got my game Sherlock Homes from Dave.
Richard

I hope you enjoy it, Richard.

Thanks Marian I hope so to. Seems like a lot of gamers are having trouble playing it I hope I don't.
Richard

Well, having got past what was (to me) a rather fiddly tutorial I am absolutely LOVING this game.

A top notch Adventure for us ardent fans

And not only that but it is working perfectly on my nearly 9 years old WinXP machine - with no tweaking required !!

I have nothing but praise for Frogwares. They have done it again !!

Ana

Mad, I agree. What a super game!

And Watson gets called a 'buttersquirt'. Poor Watson.

It's lovely to read all the positive comments.

My God, what a superb and wonderful game!
I've just finished and I swear that I didn't even breathe during the last cutscenes! What a magnificent story and long game play!

This was most definitely the best game of the series. There were a couple of surprising moments when I gasped out loud, bringing both hands over my mouth. The end was astonishing.

The story was much more complex than any preceding game. The improved graphics, the writing (well done, Rushes!), the humor, complex puzzles, locations - all were unparalleled in my view. All the twists and turns were wonderful. I don't regret a single penny that I spent.

Many thanks to MaG for the walkthrough. There were several puzzles I wouldn't have gotten through without the help. It must have been a lot of work, but it is much appreciated.

I just wish the cutscenes were available to watch as a bonus. There are several I would love to watch again. So now I'll just have to play a second time.

Nice!

How did you like that credits at the end? Really retro!

MaG -- The credits were interesting enough that I watched through to the end of them, which I rarely do in games!

Started playing what a great-great game. Love it.
Richard

Hi Everyone,

Thanks to each and every of you for the kind words, for your support and of course your praising of the game! We read here every comment carefully :-)

Just wanted to share the latest reviews with you made by the press and gaming journalists:

Gamezebo gives us 4.5 out of 5 saying that The Testament of Sherlock Holmes is exactly what you’d want it to be – an adventure that asks you to use your reason and deduction just as the good detective himself would.

Gamespot says its 8 out of 10: A grim storyline, challenging puzzles, and atmospheric visuals make The Testament of Sherlock Holmes one of the legendary sleuth’s greatest adventures.

You can read the rest of the reviews at http://www.frogwares.com/blog/the-testament-of-sherlock-holmes-critical-acclaim/ with links to the complete reviews

Thanks Gameboomers!

Hi Olga, and thanks!

The Trueachievements review is a little off the mark, though, I think.

"...but the entire [voice] cast appears to be from Frogwares' native France..."

I don't think so!

And there are NO spelling errors in the dialogue.

Looks like a lot of positive impressions. Thanks for the link.