In 2014, Frogwares released Crimes and Punishments, a Sherlock Holmes game that was richly Victorian, gripping and well-made. Two out of three of these facets have remained a constant for The Devil's Daughter, a sequel that captures the odd yet rational essence of the source material, through brilliant locations and crime plots, while falling prey to some downright ridiculous mechanical faults. Bugs and gameplay peculiarities may mar the experience significantly for some, but detective story buffs will still get a kick out of this eccentric sleuthing simulator. One of the most jarring additions to The Devil's Daughter is the change in voice actors for both Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson from the previous game. While Sherlock's younger, flamboyant, more impassioned tone was at first strange, considering the character's typically cold demeanour, it grew on me as more entertaining throughout the tale. It's clear that Frogwares has been inspired by modern versions of the character, such as
Neil writes: "It's obviously a hugely tough time for the Ukrainian team at Frogwares; a team who have proven themselves over the years as capable developers of multiple Sherlock Holmes titles. Today it's that team who are delivering a Redux version of Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter to the world."
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