The Devil's Men vs The Testament of Sherlock Holmes

Set in England, 1871, "The Devil’s Men" follows Adelaide Spektor as she navigates a fog‑laden seaside town plagued by murders and a ruthless gang known as The Colony. Teaming up with the enigmatic Emily, she uncovers a secretive coterie of scientists whose experiments have torn the veil between worlds. Although the game was cancelled in 2018, its richly illustrated art book and released screenshots reveal a hand‑drawn 2D point‑and‑click adventure steeped in fantasy and science‑fiction intrigue, promising deep narrative puzzles and atmospheric storytelling.

Set in 1898 London, you step into Sherlock Holmes' shoes as he fights to clear his name against accusations of theft, fraud, and murder. The game blends classic point‑and‑click adventure with a new deduction system, letting you inspect clues, reenact crimes, and interrogate suspects in a richly detailed Victorian world. The mature storyline challenges your wits at every turn, offering open‑ended investigations where every decision shapes the outcome. With immersive environments and a focus on logical reasoning, it delivers a deep, narrative‑driven experience for fans of detective fiction.

• Rich hand‑drawn visuals
• Engaging detective storyline
• Complex, rewarding puzzles
• Atmospheric Victorian setting

• Deep, mature storyline
• Innovative deduction mechanics
• Richly detailed Victorian environments
• Fully voiced characters

• Never officially released, so unplayable
• Limited information on final gameplay balance
• Potentially incomplete narrative due to cancellation

• Linear progression can limit replayability
• Occasional pacing issues in dialogue sections
• Graphics show their age on modern hardware