Sherlock Holmes The Awakened PS4 & PS5

FROGWARES IRELAND LTD
PS4PS5Standard Edition PS5 & PS4
Average rating 4.23 stars out of five stars from 1.5K ratings
  • Offline play enabled
  • 1 player
  • Remote Play supported
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  • PS5 Version
    Vibration function and trigger effect supported (DualSense wireless controller)
  • PS5 game streaming supported only with Premium subscription
  • PS4 Version
    DUALSHOCK 4 vibration
Blood, Drug Reference, Violence
  • Offline play enabled
  • 1 player
  • Remote Play supported
  • Accessibility features (11)
    Accessibility Features
  • PS5 Version
    Vibration function and trigger effect supported (DualSense wireless controller)
  • PS5 game streaming supported only with Premium subscription
  • PS4 Version
    DUALSHOCK 4 vibration

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  • Sherlock Holmes The Awakened
Deluxe Edition PS5 & PS4
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  • Sherlock Holmes The Awakened
  • The Whispered Dreams Side Quest Pack

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FlameWolfe07
Rated 12/25/2025
Standard Edition PS5 & PS4
Nice continuation of the series

For fans of Frogwares' Sherlock Holmes series that were disappointed by the open world of Sherlock Holmes Chapter One, you should appreciate this return to a linear story. I personally liked the open world, but... Also, there's not really any combat in this one (a couple instances of firing a gun under very specific circumstances), which I know is another thing some people didn't care for. The mechanics are familiar while also changing things up a bit (for an overall improvement). I really enjoyed how they handled combining clues this go around. Rather than the usual "match two things" that are even in the "classic" games, there could be a number of things, spanning different categories, in order to find a proper deduction. There are a number of dots to each deduction, and they're color coded by type of clue, which makes everything a little easier to pick up. While the game is mostly linear, there are a few small side cases you can pick up in the various locations. The story takes us from London to the U.S. and back again. The locations themselves are stunning. Atmosphere is also played well, from music to the lighting to the design of a space. Voice acting and character design was A+. Even though this is a direct sequel to Chapter One, you don't have to have played it in order to enjoy this one. Again, I realize the open world might have put some people off. That said, this still won't be for everyone due to its obvious cosmic horror bent. Which it does very well I should say. In the end, this game does mystery and deduction right, which is really where Frogwares shines.

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Experience a nerve-racking Lovecraftian adventure, rebuilt from the ground up with modern graphics and gameplay. Become Sherlock Holmes, and find yourself at the heart of the terrifying Cthulhu Mythos as you investigate a series of mysterious disappearances in Europe and the US.
A Lovecraft meets Sherlock Holmes crossover, The Awakened puts you up against the legendary Cthulhu Mythos. Investigate a series of mysterious disappearances, apparently linked to a dark cult that worships an Ancient God. Whatever their plan is, you must put a stop to it… or face unspeakable consequences.
For the first time in his life, Sherlock is truly afraid. A man of rationale and reason, he faces an otherworldly entity that defies all logic, and this discovery is as enlightening as it is shattering. The pursuit of the truth pushes Sherlock to the verge of madness, and it’s the only story that Watson will never publish.
Taking place in 1882, The Awakened lifts the curtain on how Sherlock and John, mere roommates at the time, became the world-famous crime-solving duo.

Key pillars
- Investigate the Cthulhu Mythos as imagined by H.P. Lovecraft and face Eldritch horrors beyond human comprehension
- Fight encroaching insanity as you pursue answers to questions that have no rational explanation whatsoever
- Find clues that will lead you through the famous Baker Street in London, a haunting psych ward in Switzerland, the perilous Louisiana wetlands and more
- A reimagining of the 2008 title: Rebuilt from the ground up in Unreal Engine, The Awakened boasts modern graphics and animations, an expanded storyline, numerous side quests and new mechanics including unique insanity gameplay.

Platform:
PS4, PS5
Release:
4/11/2023
Publisher:
FROGWARES IRELAND LTD
Genres:
Horror, Adventure
Voice:
English
Screen Languages:
Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Czech, English, French (France), German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, Turkish, Ukrainian
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