First and foremost, the game felt bland and uninspired. Despite the potential richness of the source material, both the story and the interactions with NPCs lacked depth and engagement. The narrative, which should have been the cornerstone of a Sherlock Holmes game, felt rushed and underdeveloped. In comparison, "Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments" from 2014 offered a far more compelling and immersive investigative experience. The older game managed to draw players in with intricate cases and a sense of true detective work that "Chapter One" simply couldn't replicate.

In terms of gameplay, "Sherlock Holmes Chapter One" was disappointingly easy, even on higher difficulty settings. The puzzles and investigative mechanics failed to provide the challenge and satisfaction that one would expect from a detective game. There was a distinct lack of complexity and nuance in the investigation process, making it feel more like a tedious chore than an engaging puzzle to solve.

The voice acting was another letdown. The performances were lackluster and did little to bring the characters to life or enhance the narrative. This was a stark contrast to "Crimes and Punishments," which featured stronger voice work and more convincing character portrayals. The overall presentation, including animations and cutscenes, was subpar. The older game had better animations and a more polished cinematic feel, which greatly contributed to its immersive atmosphere.

In summary, "Sherlock Holmes Chapter One" failed to live up to the legacy of its predecessors. With a lackluster story, uninspired NPC interactions, easy gameplay, and poor voice acting, it felt like a rushed and underdeveloped product. Fans of the series would be better off revisiting "Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments" for a truly engaging and challenging detective experience.

Why try fix what's not broken. I loved the Sherlock games before this one, I even pre-ordered this game. but I really disappointing with this one and didn't enjoy the new game mechanics at all

The love put into this game shows. And the story was excellent. I loved most of all that the devs gave us John and Sherlock's first meeting fully animated and voice acted and everything! after what Sherlock went through, and then to have their meeting scene there at the very end. . . I loved that! Truly a cool game because it gives the character of Sherlock Holmes the recognition he deserves and explains what makes his character so interesting and cool!