Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened - Remastered Edition

About

Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened - Remastered Edition is a point-and-click adventure where you follow Holmes and Watson through a dark mystery tied to Lovecraftian lore. Solve puzzles, gather clues, and navigate eerie locations from London to Louisiana in a mix of first-person and third-person perspectives. The gameplay leans heavily on exploration and deduction with a supernatural twist, as you figure out the secrets of a cult linked to missing persons and occult rituals. The game’s strongest points are its atmospheric settings and intricate plot. While puzzle variety dips in later acts, the remastered visuals and dual camera angles add depth to its gothic aesthetic. Frogwares fans note the script retains the detective duo’s sharp dialogue, though some find the pacing uneven. Released in 2008, it remains a niche pick for fans of classic adventure games with a horror edge. Available on PC and iOS, it’s a polished update of a title that blends detective fiction with cosmic horror.

Storyline

The game puts the player into an investigation of the myth of Cthulhu - as imagined by author H.P. Lovecraft. Sherlock Holmes, assisted by the loyal Doctor Watson, investigates strange disappearances which seem related to the activity of a secret sect. The adventure begins in London, in the renowned Baker Street, taking us to investigate a disturbing psychiatric hospital near Bale, Switzerland, on to Louisiana and finally to Scotland.