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Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Mummy

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SystemNintendo DS
GenreAdventure
DeveloperFrogwares
PublisherWanadoo
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesAdventures of Sherlock Holmes
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Developed by Frogwares and published by Wanadoo, Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Mummy arrived on the Nintendo DS as an adventure game.

It is part of the Adventures of Sherlock Holmes series; on the DS you can also try Sherlock Holmes and the Mystery of Osborne House.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the DS 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 Holmes: The Mystery of the Mummy 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 Holmes: The Mystery of the Mummy gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

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Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Mummy FAQ

Who made Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Mummy?

It was developed by Frogwares and published by Wanadoo.

Is Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Mummy multiplayer?

No. Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Mummy is a single-player game.

How long does Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Mummy take to play?

As an adventure game, Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Mummy typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Mummy 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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