Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective is a puzzle game where you play as Sherlock Holmes and his partner Dr. Watson as they solve three criminal cases in 19th-century London.
The cases you'll be solving involve the mysterious death of three men, a woman who can't remember killing her loved one, and the murder of an old general. To crack each case, you'll need to travel to different locations, interrogate suspects, gather clues, check the newspapers, and present your evidence to the judge.
Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective combines elements of adventure games and simulations, allowing you to focus on the investigative process rather than exploring the environment or manipulating items. The game features a unique blend of gameplay mechanics that immerse players in the world of detective work.
The game was notable for being one of the earliest titles to incorporate multimedia elements, released on Sega Mega CD in 1991, with live actors and long video sequences that play during key moments in the investigation.