Developer Frogwares and publisher Focus Home Interactive’s upcoming open world adventure game “The Testament of Sherlock Holmes” has received a new trailer for E3 2012.
The new video has been released to provide a larger preview of the game, its shadowy setting and its strong story which revolves around a controversial hero with unclear purposes.
“The Testament of Sherlock Holmes” is set in the London of 1898, with Holmes presented as the main suspect in a case in which he is unable to prove his innocence.
“The Testament of Sherlock Holmes is an investigation game that puts you at the core of a thrilling and complex plot. It has all of the ingredients to make a great investigation: examination of crimes scenes, collection of clues and evidence, pursuing of leads, questioning of witnesses and suspects, reasoning and deduction work...that's what the heart of the game is made of,” according to the game’s official page. “The game is easily played with a gamepad on console, yet keeps the classic mouse gameplay on PC. While playing as the famous detective, you will have to solve the trickiest case of his entire career since Sherlock Holmes himself is the main suspect.”
The game has a new engine that has been specially built to immerse players in a believable, realistic and fascinating universe. Extremely complex scenes will set the stage for the players' investigations, and they can examine every inch to look for clues.
It has also benefitted from a new light and shadow system, various post-treatment image effects, a high quality voice-over and cinematographic direction. These are just a few things to make “The Testament of Sherlock Holmes” a gorgeous, lively and gripping adventure.
“The Testament of Sherlock Holmes” is set to arrive this September for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.
Check out the new E3 2012 trailer for the game below
