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Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One

Review · Action · Xbox One · PlayStation 4 · Xbox Series S/X

Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 16 May 2026

Xbox One · PlayStation 4 · Xbox Series S/X · PlayStation 5 · PC

Frogwares · 2021

LumiScore

68/100

Good

Growth (BDS)

55

Risk (RIS)

10

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.80
B2Social-emotional
0.27
B3Motor
0.35

Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One offers a rich narrative experience that strongly develops cognitive skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, strategic thinking, and memory through its core detective mechanics. Players will engage in complex investigations, requiring careful analysis of clues, deduction, and decision-making. The open-world environment encourages exploration and learning transfer as players hone their investigative skills and adapt to new challenges.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.20
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.06

While the game is free from manipulative monetization and social risks, it does contain moderate violence and thematic elements common in crime dramas, including some language and references to substances. The open-world nature and engaging narrative might lead to extended play sessions, though it features natural stopping points.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.
Avg playtime~5 hReviewedMay 2026How scores are calculated →

Parents ask…

Is Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One a LumiScore of 68/100. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

How long should kids play Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One?

LumiKin's recommended play time for Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One 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: Chapter One?

While the game is free from manipulative monetization and social risks, it does contain moderate violence and thematic elements common in crime dramas, including some language and references to substances. The open-world nature and engaging narrative might lead to extended play sessions, though it features natural stopping points.