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Description

A murder takes place during a festive gala at the Sherringford Hall mansion. Both Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick, Dr. Watson, are in attendance and immediately rise to the occasion. A mystery is afoot!

In this adventure, play as both Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as each takes turns digging for clues, interrogating suspects and talking to other characters in 19th century England. While Holmes questions the guests and investigates the crime scene, Dr. Watson will get assistance outside the mansion from Wiggins, Mrs. Hudson and others. At the end of each chapter, the player helps them make deductions in the form of a question and answer quiz.

Gameplay is entirely mouse-driven, using a point-and-click interface, and inventory system.

Alternate Titles

  • "银耳环疑案" -- Chinese Title (Simplified)
  • "Шерлок Холмс: Загадка серебряной сережки" -- Russian Title
  • "Sherlock Holmes: Případ stříbrné naušnice" -- Czech Title
  • "Sherlock Holmes: L’Orecchino d’Argento" -- Italian Title
  • "Sherlock Holmes i tajemnica srebrnego kolczyka" -- Polish Title
  • "Sherlock Holmes: El Pendiente de Plata" -- Spanish Title
  • "Sherlock Holmes: Case of Sherringford Hall" -- Working Title
  • "Les Aventures de Sherlock Holmes : la Boucle d'Argent" -- French Title
  • "Das Geheimnis des silbernen Ohrrings" -- German Title
  • "Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Silver Earring" -- UK Title

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User Reviews

“Really, Holmes. You go too far!” Jeanne Bronze Star Contributing Member (48747) 1.83 Stars1.83 Stars1.83 Stars1.83 Stars1.83 Stars
Another curious incident in the night-time Terrence Bosky Bronze Star Contributing Member (5236) 3.17 Stars3.17 Stars3.17 Stars3.17 Stars3.17 Stars

The Press Says

Adventure Europe May 19, 2005 83 out of 100 83
Adventure-Treff Dec 06, 2004 82 out of 100 82
Mystery Manor Sep 05, 2004 8 out of 10 80
Adventure Corner Nov 25, 2004 79 out of 100 79
PC Games (Germany) Dec 10, 2004 77 out of 100 77
Gameguru Mania Sep 13, 2004 76 out of 100 76
GameSpy Oct 29, 2004 3.5 Stars3.5 Stars3.5 Stars3.5 Stars3.5 Stars 70
Game Chronicles Jan 18, 2005 7 out of 10 70
Adventure Gamers Aug 27, 2004 3.5 Stars3.5 Stars3.5 Stars3.5 Stars3.5 Stars 70
UHS (Universal Hint System) Jan 20, 2005 2.5 Stars2.5 Stars2.5 Stars2.5 Stars2.5 Stars 50

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Trivia

The end credits note that the game was based on a novel by Jalil Amr. This doesn't refer to a published novel, but to something along the lines of fanfiction. After e-mailing Frogwares about my wanting to read the novel, I received this message from Frogwares CEO 'Waël AMR, "The author wish not the novel to be public and anyway it’s in French!!!"


This entry to the MobyGames database was contributed by Jeanne Bronze Star Contributing Member (48747) on Sep 02, 2004.
 

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