Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles Walkthrough

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[Introduction]

I'm a big Sherlock Holmes fan, but can it really make a good adventure game?  I've played a few Sherlock Holmes franchise games before, and they all somehow lacked imagination and perhaps too faithful to the book, so they were rather flat in terms of gameplay.

So when I discovered 'Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles', I was pleasantly surprised with its playability and imaginations.  The game starts as Henry Baskerville visits Holmes' famous residence, 221B Baker Street during the typical rainy day in London.  After hearing Henry's story about his family curse, Holmes doesn't waste no time and heads to the Baskerville mansion with his righthand Doctor Watson, where they discover grim murder scenes from the past...

As Holmes digs deep into the mystery, you'll gain magical powers such as 'Materialisation' with which you can materialise objects from paintings.  Some hardcore Sherlock Holmes fans may find it a little far-fetched, but I throughly enjoyed using the magical powers and loved the way Holmes tries to keep his head cool and straight while all these illogical phenomenons are going on!   All in all, it's a well-balanced Adventure game with good puzzles, hidden object scenes and a nice twist to the original tale.


[Walkthrough]

Part 1: Rodger Baskerville

Upon the tragic death of Charles Baskerville, his nephew Henry asks Sherlock Holmes to investigate the curse of the Baskervilles family, whose members have died in mysterious circumstances seemingly killed by a big dog. In this episode, Holmes will look into the death of Rodger Baskerville, a renowned hunter. Can he lift his curse...?


=Puzzles=
1. Rodger's Door Lock (05:32)
2. Picture behind the Ivy (10:17)

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Part 2: Luisa Baskerville

After lifting the curse of Rodger Baskerville in the previous episode, Holmes gains an access to the Room of Luisa Baskerville. She was a great actress who died prematurely in another mysterious circumstance. Can Holmes save her cursed soul...?



=Puzzles=
1. Little Box (01:35)
2. Clock (12:44)

Vampireville Walkthrough

Vampireville - Video Walkthrough, Tips, Hints, Puzzle Solutions

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Vampireville

★Walkthrough Index

• Introduction
• Chapter 1, 2 & 3: Malgray Castle
• Chapter 4 & 5: Meeting Ellen
• Chapter 6 & 7: Groundsman Brandon
• Chapter 8 & 9: Master's Book
• Chapter 10 & 11: Mr Rockwell's Arrival
• Chapter 12 & 13: Vampire Encyclopedia
• Chapter 14 & 15: Blood Type
• Chapter 16 & 17: Malgray Golf Club
• Chapter 18 & 19: A Trap For Brandon
• Chapter 20 & 21: DNA Tests
• Chapter 22, 23 & 24: Farewell Malgray Castle

Introduction

Butler Glenfield

Whether you love vampire stories or not, if you love comedy, this is for you!  This is not an ordinary vampire tale of 'love, death and tragedy' - it's about an ordinary estate agent saving the Malgray Castle, which is resided by vampires, from being sold to the government.  Sounds boring?  You have to play it to see how joyful and hilarious the game is!

Groundsman's daughter Ellen

Michael, who works for Rockwell & Rockwell, is sent by Mr Rockwell to evaluate the Malgray Castle after his colleague Jim has gone mad.  What happened to Jim?  Well, we soon find out once we step into the castle.  Meet a ghost dog, an internet-loving butler, a sexy punk maid... these characters are all but very colourful and fun.  As the game progresses, you will be introduced to yet more interesting characters while the story will take many twists and turns.

What makes this game special is our anti-hero, Michael.  He has an uncanny resemblance to Keanu Reeves (he even talks a little... wooden), thus his character really carries the whole story, if you know what I mean.  For instance, when Michael finds the ghost dog Rover, he doesn't go mad like Jim did.  Instead, he simply asks, 'why are you in the bathroom?'   This characterization mixed with Keanu Reeve's image, in my opinion, is quite genius as it definitely makes his character believable and adds comical effects.

Does Michael look like Keanu Reeves?

As for gameplay, it has a variety of tasks like hidden objects, mini-games and puzzles, and everything is tied to the story.  For example, you don't mindlessly search for random objects in a scene like other typical HOG, but your task is to 'pack your stuff'.  So you search for relevant items like toothbrush and razor in different areas.  Puzzles are well-balanced; not too easy but not too difficult, so it will keep you with enough stimulation.  

The game is also like a watching a TV series, as it's segmented in twenty-five chapters.  I really loved this concept, as you know when you can take a break after each chapter, then carry on when you're ready again to play the next one.  Overall, the game has a good length (my walkthrough is just short of 3 hours, but if you're playing for the first time it will be around 5-6 hours to finish), and you won't be disappointed with how the game ends!

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★Walkthrough

Chapter 1, 2 & 3

Michael is sent by Rockwell & Rockwell to appraise Malgray Castle after his colleague, Jim, has gone mad. With no help from the Butler Glenfield, Michael has to do some extra work before he can settle in. He also makes a bizarre discovery in the bathroom...

This episode includes;
Chapter 1: Business Trip
Chapter 2: Following Jim's Trail
Chapter 3: In the Boiler Room

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Love & Death: Bitten Walkthrough & Movie

Love & Death: Bitten - Video Walkthrough, Tips, Hints, Puzzle Solutions

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Love & Death ™: Bitten ™

Index 

• Introduction
• "Love & Death: Bitten" The Movie
• Part 1 - The Search
• Part 2 - The Choice
• Part 3 - The Vampire's Surprise
• Part 4 - Change of Heart
• Part 5 - Lovers Part
• Part 6 - The Witch's Return
• Part 7 - Love and Death
• Part 8 - Glimpse the Future

Introduction



So what happens when a sexy vampire falls in love with a beautiful mortal girl?  He is so deeply touched by her innocence and sincerity that his humanity finally awakens.  The life in front of him is too precious to be consumed for his pleasure.  The only way to be happy with her is to become mortal again.

Love & Death: Bitten is such a classic vampire love story that I don't have to explain why it's so good.

The story begins in a small village where a cursed prince, Damon, is fetching victims for his witch lover, Celeste.  But when his eyes are gazed upon a red-haired beautiful girl, Victoria, his fate changes forever.  With her help, now Damon has a glimpse of hope to unlock the potion which is protected by daylight.

Since Damon and Victoria can only share brief moment during dusk and dawn, you play as Damon at night and Victoria in daytime.  By playing both characters, you can understand how they feel about each other as the game progresses, which I thought is a very clever setup.  There is a funny moment when Victoria has to blow up parts of his castle, and when you return to the same location as Damon, you can see his reaction!

You can also get a bonus game if you collect 100 Golden Leaves scattered across the game.  Once you collect 100 of them, you can play a short game to find out what happens between Damon and Victoria in the future, so you'd better keep your eyes peeled!

In terms of gameplay, it's a nicely balanced Hidden Object game mixed with various interesting puzzles.  The  scenery and HOG scenes are beautifully drawn, accompanied with wonderful music written for each scene.  But the beauty of this game is storytelling.  The characters are well-written and believable, and voice-acting is simply one of the best out of all casual games I've ever played.

Of course if you love vampire tales like Twilight Saga and Dark Shadows, you will definitely enjoy this game, but it's also fun for any HOG and adventure fans.  I hope you'll enjoy my walkthrough!

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The Movie

After making a visual walkthrough of the game, I received a request to make a movie by putting together the cutscenes.
 (Warning: it contains spoilers! If you are planning to play the game, watch it after you complete it)

Love & Death Bitten The Movie (contains spoiler)


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Walkthrough

Part 1 - The Search

Trapped in the darkness by the witch Celeste, Damon the vampire is ordered to hunt for a meal to feast on. As he looks for an ideal victim among the fearful villagers on rooftops, his eyes meet with the eyes of a feisty red-haired girl, Victoria. Despite her uncle's warning, Victoria decides to track down the vampire...

=Puzzles=
1) Rooftop Maze: Damon (05:03)
2) Rooftop Maze: Victoria (12:11)

=Items=

• Butcher Shop: Crowbar, Blood x5, Hook, Bone, Bloody Meat, Golden Leaves x5, Hooked Pole, Knife
• Storage Room: Golden Leaves x2, Key, 
• Rooftops: Golden Leaves x4, Branch
• Town Square: Twigs, Golden Leaves x2
• Home: Bellows, Crumpled Paper, Golden Leaves x3, Match, Golden Stone, Bread

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