Wolf Escape Games - "Sherlock Holmes: Phantom's Hour"

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Company: Sherlock Holmes: Phantom's Hour

Game: Miami Bay

Country: United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Language: English

Type of Game: Digital Escape Game 💻

Genre: Mystery

Date Played: March 16, 2025

Difficulty (based on 3 players): 5/10

Size of Team: Unlimited (Recommended 1-6 ppl)

Time: Unlimited (Approx. 120 Mins.)

Price: £31.00

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Sherlock and yourself as Watson receive a letter from a woman in need. Being accused of killing a man in a wine cellar, the woman claims innocence and believes a phantom spirit is the one who killed the man. Can Sherlock and yourself eliminate the impossible and find the truth?

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The graphics and videos are stunning and so detailed. The introduction is smooth and has the feel of the early 1900s. Every detail in the game captures the authenticity of the time period with nothing feeling out of place. Even the sketch art at certain points adds a unique touch to the game that we loved.

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To kick off the game, we all joined a group video chat. We used Google Meet, but any program that supports audio sharing will work. As the main player, I shared my screen with everyone. The game starts off with a detailed tutorial taking us through all the requirements needed for the best gameplay experience. It also introduces us to the backpack feature, which gives all the players access to the evidence collected through the game. Once everything was set up, we dove into the game.

First off, the graphics and cut scenes were seamless and beautifully crafted. They were smooth to watch and listen to with their professional voiceovers. It felt cinematic, that I could easily watch this as a movie. The story was everything you’d expect from a true Sherlock mystery, as engaging as something straight out of a novel. Knowing that Wolf Escape Games composes their own music, it’s no surprise that the soundtrack was spot-on, setting the exact mood for the game. Even the sound effects were impressive. We have never been so excited to turn a lock just to hear the satisfying clink.

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The game offers a diverse mix of puzzles ranging from logic challenges to deduction and matching up items. One standout aspect is the backpack feature. When one player picks up evidence, everyone else can access it on their own screen, allowing the whole team to solve puzzles independently without relying on the main player to click through everything.

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There is not a single weak point in this game. This entire experience was impeccable from the smooth animations to the quality graphics, detailed sound effects, captivating soundtrack, on point storytelling, well designed puzzles and everything in between. Every small detail in this game is masterfully crafted. We played with 3 players but thanks to the backpack feature, 6 people could easily play while keeping everyone engaged. Any Sherlock Holmes fan, puzzle fanatic or a group looking for an online challenge needs to try this game out. That being said, whether you are a beginner puzzler or a seasoned solver, this game is an unforgettable experience for all.

Check out our interview with the creators to understand more on the development side of the game:

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Disclosure: We thank Wolf Escape Games for providing us with a sample of their game. Although a complimentary experience was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever..