Rather than solving a dark, singular murder, the game is framed as a series of challenges. Lupin issues a direct challenge to Holmes, threatening to steal five items of immense national pride from locations including the , Tower of London , and Buckingham Palace .

In the original version, Watson had no walking animation and would simply "teleport" behind you, leading to several viral internet memes. Key Highlights Review Consensus Atmosphere

Puzzles range from logical and satisfying to "utterly ludicrous," such as preparing specific dog food for a pug in Buckingham Palace. Some math-heavy puzzles and pixel-hunting (scanning for tiny clickable objects) can be frustrating without a walkthrough .