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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Focus Home Interactive}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Focus Home Interactive}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Atlus}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Atlus}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|PlayON|Hungary}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|20 | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 20, 2012}} |
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|the-testament-of-sherlock-holmes|73}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|the-testament-of-sherlock-holmes|76}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Adventure }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Detective/mystery }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Sherlock Holmes }} | ||
|steam appid = 205650 | |steam appid = 205650 | ||
|gogcom id = 1460731430 | |gogcom id = 1460731430 | ||
+ | |hltb = 10227 | ||
+ | |lutris = the-testament-of-sherlock-holmes | ||
+ | |mobygames = testament-of-sherlock-holmes | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = The Testament of Sherlock Holmes | |wikipedia = The Testament of Sherlock Holmes | ||
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|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, activation, actlimit | {{DRM|StarForce|5.60}}, Only in Hungary. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1104-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | testament_of_sherlock_holmes_the | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | testament_of_sherlock_holmes_the | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
− | |||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 205650 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 205650 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | the-testament-of-sherlock-holmes-2 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | the-testament-of-sherlock-holmes-2-pc | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Origin | | Origin | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121126093809/http://store.origin.com/store/?Action=DisplayCategoryProductListPage&SiteID=ea&Locale=en_US&CallingPageID=CategoryProductListPage&ORIG_VALUE_categoryID=8831900&categoryID=8831900&ORIG_VALUE_childCategoryID=8835900&childCategoryID=8835900&itemIdx=90|title=Origin - Products|date=7 June 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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#* <code>splash_screen_start_02_bg = logo_frogwares</code> | #* <code>splash_screen_start_02_bg = logo_frogwares</code> | ||
#* <code>splash_screen_start_03_bg = logo_ageia</code> | #* <code>splash_screen_start_03_bg = logo_ageia</code> | ||
− | # Save | + | # Save the file. |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===4GB patch to prevent crashes during saves=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Download NTCore patch |fix= | ||
+ | |||
+ | # To prevent crashes to desktop during saves, happening mostly in the Whitechapel area, download NTCore 4Gb patch from [https://ntcore.com/?page_id=371 here] | ||
+ | # Launch NTCore, and search for "Game.Exe" in the game folder. | ||
+ | # Apply the patch and close the window when "Executable successfully patched" is showed. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = unknown |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|The Testament of Sherlock Holmes settings.png|In-game general settings.}} | {{Image|The Testament of Sherlock Holmes settings.png|In-game general settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/testament-sherlock-holmes/en |
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = limited | |multimonitor wsgf award = limited | ||
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|multimonitor notes = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. | |multimonitor notes = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. | ||
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].<ref> | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09Ij0lD7Q8A|title=The Testament of Sherlock Holmes 21:9 Gameplay (2560x1080) (60fps) (Ultrawide) - YouTube|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = Up to 8x, AA can be forced in Nvidia Control Panel | |antialiasing notes = Up to 8x, AA can be forced in Nvidia Control Panel | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Having framerate above 60fps introduces issues with controlling characters.<ref name="Sui">{{Refcheck|user=Suicide machine|date=2021-02-13}}</ref> |
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Set FOV in setup.ini|ref=<ref>[ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set FOV in setup.ini|ref=<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/testament-sherlock-holmes/en The Testament Of Sherlock Holmes | WSGF]</ref>|fix= |
# Open <code>{{p|appdata}}\Frogwares\The Testament of Sherlock Holmes\setup.ini</code> | # Open <code>{{p|appdata}}\Frogwares\The Testament of Sherlock Holmes\setup.ini</code> | ||
− | # Set <code>fov</code> to the value | + | # Set <code>fov</code> to the desired value. |
# Save your changes. | # Save your changes. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|The Testament of Sherlock Holmes keymap.png|In-game keyboard mapping menu.}} | {{Image|The Testament of Sherlock Holmes keymap.png|In-game keyboard mapping menu.}} | ||
{{Image|The Testament of Sherlock Holmes xbox gamepad.png|In-game Xbox controller scheme.}} | {{Image|The Testament of Sherlock Holmes xbox gamepad.png|In-game Xbox controller scheme.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Master, Voice, Music, Effects, Ambient | |separate volume notes = Master, Voice, Music, Effects, Ambient | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Characters become unresponsive=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Cap the framerate to 60fps]].|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix=}} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
− | |shader model versions = | + | |shader model versions = 3 |
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = XP SP3 | |minOS = XP SP3 | ||
− | |minCPU = AMD | + | |minCPU = Intel or AMD Dual Core 2 GHz |
|minRAM = 2 GB | |minRAM = 2 GB | ||
|minHD = 14 GB | |minHD = 14 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT |
|minGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT | |minGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT | ||
|minVRAM = 256 MB | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
|minSM = 3.0 | |minSM = 3.0 | ||
+ | |minaudio = DirectX 9 compatible | ||
|recOS = Vista SP2, 7 | |recOS = Vista SP2, 7 |
Latest revision as of 13:33, 20 May 2023
Developers | |
---|---|
Frogwares | |
Publishers | |
Frogwares | |
Focus Home Interactive | |
Atlus | |
Hungary | PlayON |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 20, 2012 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 73 |
IGDB | 76 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Perspectives | First-person |
Genres | Adventure |
Themes | Detective/mystery |
Series | Sherlock Holmes |
⤏ Go to series page | |
The Mystery of the Mummy | 2002 |
Secret of the Silver Earring | 2004 |
The Awakened | 2006 |
Nemesis | 2007 |
The Mystery of the Persian Carpet | 2008 |
The Awakened - Remastered | 2008 |
Versus Jack the Ripper | 2009 |
Nemesis - Remastered | 2010 |
The Hound of the Baskervilles | 2010 |
The Testament of Sherlock Holmes | 2012 |
Crimes & Punishments | 2014 |
The Devil's Daughter | 2016 |
Chapter One | 2021 |
The Awakened (2023) | 2023 |
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | StarForce 5.60 DRM, Only in Hungary. | |||
GOG.com | ||||
Steam | ||||
GamersGate (unavailable) | ||||
Green Man Gaming (unavailable) | ||||
Origin (unavailable) | [1] |
Essential improvements
Skip splash screens
Edit user.ini[2] |
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|
4GB patch to prevent crashes during saves
Download NTCore patch |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %APPDATA%\Frogwares\The Testament of Sherlock Holmes\setup.ini |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/205650/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %APPDATA%\Frogwares\The Testament of Sherlock Holmes\save\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/205650/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Field of view (FOV).[3] | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 8x | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 8x, AA can be forced in Nvidia Control Panel | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Having framerate above 60fps introduces issues with controlling characters.[4] | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Field of view (FOV)
Set FOV in setup.ini[5] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M | Inputs constantly switch, halting each other. |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Master, Voice, Music, Effects, Ambient | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Czech | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Turkish |
Issues fixed
Characters become unresponsive
Cap the framerate to 60fps.[4] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Physics | PhysX |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3 | Vista SP2, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel or AMD Dual Core 2 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 14 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support | |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/205650/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (205650) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Origin - Products - last accessed on 7 June 2022
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2019-04-18
- ↑ The Testament of Sherlock Holmes 21:9 Gameplay (2560x1080) (60fps) (Ultrawide) - YouTube - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Verified by User:Suicide machine on 2021-02-13
- ↑ The Testament Of Sherlock Holmes | WSGF