Old Mouse - "Sherlock Holmes vs. Moriarty"

Paul Shyshou
13 hours ago
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LOCATION:  Minsk, Belarus

Old Mouse - "Sherlock Holmes vs. Moriarty"

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📝 ETR DECODER

🔑 GAME: Sherlock Holmes vs. Moriarty
📅 DATE PLAYED: March 4, 2026
🎬 GENRE: Thriller, Detective
🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 5 ppl): 7/10
👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-5 ppl (ages 10+)
🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 65 Mins.
💰 PRICE: 145-265 BYN/ pp
☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private
🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes

📖 THE STORY

Today, amid a series of mysterious crimes, the great and world-famous private detective Sherlock Holmes has followed a trail that led him to Professor Moriarty. In an attempt to lure him into a trap, he ended up falling into Moriarty’s hands. With Dr. Watson and Sherlock’s brother away, it is now up to you to take on this case. Will you manage to complete the mission? Or will this become the first and only unsolved case of the legendary detective?

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🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE

An engaging detective storyline — it unfolds in a compelling way, gradually revealing details and forming a complete picture.
Excellent atmosphere — well-designed locations, high-quality lighting and sound, and strong immersion.
Well-integrated puzzles — most of the challenges are organically woven into the story and environment.
Varied and sometimes original puzzles — a mix of simple tasks and genuinely challenging, unexpected solutions.

🧩 MISSED THE MARK

Some puzzles take too long to complete — the logic is clear, but the execution can be time-consuming.
Occasional hints toward other puzzles — sometimes you are guided toward tasks you would prefer to figure out on your own.
Uneven pacing — due to the “long” puzzles, the flow of the game can occasionally slow down.

🏹 TAKE A SHOT?

A very solid, high-quality game. The atmosphere, puzzles, and plot are all at the highest level. If you enjoy detective stories and want to play something visually appealing yet challenging, this game is a great choice.