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Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments

Review · Adventure · Xbox One · Nintendo Switch · PC

Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

Xbox One · Nintendo Switch · PC · Xbox 360 · PlayStation 3 · PlayStation 4

Frogwares · 2014

LumiScore

65/100

Good

Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments is an adventure game that develops problem solving, strategic thinking, and critical thinking through detective cases, with moderate mature themes.

Growth (BDS)

49

Risk (RIS)

2

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

13+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.70
B2Social-emotional
0.27
B3Motor
0.30

Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments offers a rich intellectual experience, fostering strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and memory skills through its intricate detective cases. Players are challenged to analyze evidence, make complex deductions, and consider the ethical implications of their choices, promoting a deep engagement with the narrative and its moral dilemmas.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.03
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game contains moderate content risks, including depictions of violence inherent in crime scene investigations, mild language, and references to substances consistent with its historical setting. However, it presents minimal risks related to dopamine manipulation, monetization, or social pressures, as it is a single-player experience with no microtransactions or manipulative design mechanics.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.
Avg playtime~7 hReviewedApr 2026How scores are calculated →

Parents ask…

Is Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments a LumiScore of 65/100, recommended for ages 13 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments appropriate for?

LumiKin's rubric recommends a minimum age of 13+ for Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments?

LumiKin's recommended play time for Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments is Up to 2 hours/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments?

The game contains moderate content risks, including depictions of violence inherent in crime scene investigations, mild language, and references to substances consistent with its historical setting. However, it presents minimal risks related to dopamine manipulation, monetization, or social pressures, as it is a single-player experience with no microtransactions or manipulative design mechanics.