Sometimes the best deals aren’t the ones that make the most noise. And yet, right now, Xbox gamers can get their hands on three complete games for only 5 dollarsa reduction of 95% compared to the usual price. An unexpected pack, centered on the investigations of the most famous detective, which could well keep you busy for a whole weekend… or even longer.
The offer is valid until December 4, 2025exclusively for owners of Xbox Series X and Series S. An important limitation: although two of the titles were released on Xbox One, the third is exclusive to current consoles. As a result, the pack is not available on Xbox One.
Three investigations, the same atmosphere
Proposed by the studio Frogwaresspecialist in the adaptation of the Sherlock Holmes myth into a video game, this pack called Sherlock Holmes Essential understand :
- Crimes & Punishments (2014)
- The Devil’s Daughter (2016)
- Chapter One (2021)
Each of these games offers a different dive into the world of the Baker Street detective. Rather than following a linear or continuous narrative, the trilogy takes the side of present three independent componentswith varied tones and mechanics.
Reviews are generally favorable for all three titles. Notes range between 71 and 77 on Metacriticand all display a score 4/5 on the Microsoft Store. These are not masterpieces, but solid, well-constructed games that will delight fans of old-fashioned mysteries.
Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One (2021)
The latest in the series, this part retraces the origins of the characterin a more open adventure, where the player freely explores the fictional island of Cordona. The atmosphere is younger, more nervous, and the gameplay has been modernized. Metacritic rating: 77.
The Devil’s Daughter (2016)
Darker, more cinematic too, this section focuses more on the emotional investigationwith a greater share given to action. A title that divides but tries interesting things. Metacritic rating: 71.
Crimes & Punishments (2014)
Without doubt the most classic, and for many, the most balanced. Here, each investigation can be resolved in several ways, with different consequences. A real success story in terms of interactive storytelling. Metacritic rating: 77.
A ridiculously priced pack for more than 50 hours of play
With a average duration of approximately 15 to 20 hours per titlethis offer represents nearly 50 hours of content for $5either $0.10 per hour. Few other games offer such density of story and choice for this price.
This bundle does not include Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2023)which is in reality a remake of the 2007 game. But that does not detract from the coherence of the pack, which remains an excellent entry point into the saga for newcomers, or a nice return for early fans.