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Sherlock Holmes VS. Jack the Ripper
By Dave McLean - March 16th, 2010
Good Game, Bad Trailer?
I’m not much of a murder-mystery guy, but the idea of Sherlock Holmes facing off against Jack the Ripper has me intrigued. I’ve witnessed tremendous match-ups in my time (Dracula Versus Frankenstein, Godzilla Versus Bambi, and Andre the Giant Versus Hulk Hogan being among the top three), and I briefly thought this game might be a contender for one of those top spots.
Then I watched the trailer for Sherlock Holmes VS. Jack the Ripper.
I think there might be a good game buried under here, but I really can’t tell. Between the muddy soundtrack, the jump cuts, and the wobbly cam, I don’t know what this game is about. Okay, I can imagine what it’s about, but that’s only because of the title. From the trailer, this could just as easily be called Sherlock Holmes Versus Tinnitus. Holmes actually seems completely secondary in this trailer. Maybe it’s Jack the Ripper Versus The Busty Prostitutes?
Or maybe I’m just a jerk and this game is awesome. We can all find out on April 20th. Check out that crazy trailer and let me know what you think.
Sherlock Holmes VS. Jack the Ripper is published by DreamCatcher Games and The Adventure Company for the XBox 360.
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Needs an apostrophe.
Sherlock’s Holmes vs. Jack’s the Ripper?
You might be confusing this game with Sherlock Holmes Versus The Na’vi. Common mistake.
Gordzilla versus… Bambi?! What?!
@Rituro – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpBkc2jK-6w
BWAHAHAHA, PURE WIN.
Sherlock Holmes, ball’s in your court.