Sherlock: The Riddle of the Crown Jewels

Commodore 64 · Adventure

Sherlock: The Riddle of the Crown Jewels

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SystemCommodore 64
GenreAdventure
DeveloperInfocom
PublisherInfocom
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Developed by Infocom, Sherlock: The Riddle of the Crown Jewels arrived on the Commodore 64 as an adventure game.

Infocom also made Deadline, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and Leather Goddesses of Phobos for the C64.

Sherlock: The Riddle of the Crown Jewels is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the C64 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Sherlock: The Riddle of the Crown Jewels is like

Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.

Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.

Sherlock: The Riddle of the Crown Jewels walkthroughs & guides

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Playing C64 games today

C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.

Sherlock: The Riddle of the Crown Jewels FAQ

Who made Sherlock: The Riddle of the Crown Jewels?

It was developed by Infocom.

Is Sherlock: The Riddle of the Crown Jewels multiplayer?

No. Sherlock: The Riddle of the Crown Jewels is a single-player game.

How long does Sherlock: The Riddle of the Crown Jewels take to play?

As an adventure game, Sherlock: The Riddle of the Crown Jewels typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Sherlock: The Riddle of the Crown Jewels on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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