Sherlock

Sherlock

Melbourne House, 1984

In Sherlock, you take on the role of Holmes. With the ever-faithful Watson you will roam freely through the gaslit streets of London and explore Victorian England in your quest to disentangle seemingly inexplicable and unresolvable mysteries. You will follow up clues and confront sinister and elusive characters during your adventure.

This is a thrilling adventure of intrigue, suspense and danger, requiring you to excercise your acute powers of analysis to survive. You will have the reliable Dr Watson by your side and will meeet the well-known Inspector Lestrade of Scotland Yard.

If you do not know Sherlock Holmes, he is a consulting detective devoted to the study of the detection of crime. He is an extraordinary genius for observation and deduction, combined with a remarkable knowledge of the history of crime. Now you have the opportunity of applying Holmes' science of deduction in this fascinating game.

The scene is set for this exciting adventure to begin. You are sitting with your friend and fellow-lodger, Dr Watson, in your lodgings at 221b Baker Street.

Good luck, Holmes! May you succeed in your mission and return with a thrilling tale for Watson to add to his cronicle of your exploits.

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