Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments, developed by Frogwares, is a thrilling adventure game available on PlayStation 4. The game features six non-related cases, and the player takes on the role of the world-famous detective, Sherlock Holmes.

The game's primary focus is on investigating the crime scene and searching for clues, followed by the deduction stage, where the player must connect the evidence and solve the case. The game title, Crimes and Punishments, refers to the burden of punishment that falls on the player. With three of the six cases being reminiscent of the original Conan Doyle stories, the narrative flow and plot twists are adapted from the original whodunnits.

One of the game's key features is the possibility of making a false accusation, which could affect the outcome of future cases. However, since the cases are not tied together, the player's mistakes have little impact. The game's loading screen provides players with not only the loading bar but also evidence and clues to examine, making the most of loading time.