How do I play Sherlock Holmes online?

Click the 'Start Game' button to load Sherlock Holmes in your browser's C64 emulator. No downloads required - the game runs directly in your web browser using JavaScript.

What are the controls for Sherlock Holmes?

Use WASD keys for movement and Left SHIFT for the fire button on Joystick 1, or use arrow keys with Left CTRL for Joystick 2. You can swap joystick ports using the joystick swap button.

Can I save my progress in Sherlock Holmes?

Yes! Use the save snapshot button (floppy disk icon) to save your game state, and the restore snapshot button (folder icon) to load it later. This works like a save state feature.

Who created Sherlock Holmes?

Sherlock Holmes was developed by P.A. Golden in 1986 and published by Firebird/Bantam Electronic Publishing.

Graphic(Hi-Res)/Text C64 Game: Sherlock Holmes – Play Online with Screenshots & SID Music (1986)

Game Information

Sherlock Holmes

Publisher: Firebird/Bantam Electronic Publishing

Genre: Graphic(Hi-Res)/Text

Developer: P.A. Golden

Year: 1986

C64 Type: PAL

Played: 2 Times

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About Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes is a graphic(hi-res)/text game for the Commodore 64 that was released in 1986. The game was developed by P.A. Golden and published by Firebird/Bantam Electronic Publishing.

Now you can play Sherlock Holmes online, directly in your web browser! Our Commodore 64 emulator brings this retro gaming experience to life without requiring any downloads or plugins. Just click "Start Game" and enjoy this piece of gaming history.

Joystick Controls

Joystick 1:

Left: A
Right: D
Up: W
Down: S
Fire: Left SHIFT

Joystick 2:

Left: ←
Right: →
Up: ↑
Down: ↓
Fire: Left CTRL

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How to Play Sherlock Holmes

Getting Started

Click the "Start Game" button to load Sherlock Holmes directly in your browser. This Graphic(Hi-Res)/Text game from 1986 runs using our Commodore 64 emulator - no downloads, plugins, or installation required.

Game Controls

Use the keyboard controls shown in the Joystick Controls section above. By default:

Movement: WASD keys or Arrow keys
Action/Fire: Left SHIFT or Left CTRL
Switch Joysticks: Click the joystick swap icon if the controls don't respond