Crimes and Punishments: Sherlock Holmes, the sequel to the incredible Testament of Sherlock Holmes,has been announced for PlayStation 4. The title was previously announced for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC.

Crimes and Punishment: Sherlock Holmes is the first game to be made available for a next generation console. It is also a game of other firsts, as it is the first time that the developer Frogware has moved away from its in house engine in favor of Unreal Engine 3, which, it claims, enables a much richer, more immersive and detailed rendering of both the environments and characters. In addition to the visual changes, however, there are also new investigation techniques at the player’s disposal, a total of fourteen.

The Testament of Sherlock Holmes was pretty darn good at what it did. One might argue that it was the pinnacle of the series in its old format. It remains to be seen whether the quality can survive the transition to so much new stuff happening all at once, but given just how great the last game was, I have high hopes.

Of course, the video is also significant for its graphical design and roaring soundtrack, as beautiful kinetic typography meets a Bond-ish atmospheric and aesthetic. How has no one made that connection in today’s modern age? Granted, Holmes is more brain than brawn but if The Testament of Sherlock Holmes has showcased anything it’s that he’s equal parts bad-ass as well.

Skip to 1:04 to check out Gaming Bolt’s official word on the game (spoiler: it’s pretty good). You can pick up the high stakes adventure title for Playstation 3, XBox 360 and PC today. Or, you know, wait and know that you’re clearly missing both the opportunity “to become Sherlock Holmes” and “one of the best Holmes stories ever told.”

About the game:

The Sherlock Holmes series is known as one of the best franchises in PC adventure games. It has been praised by critics and has captivated more than a million of players around the world. End of 2010, the famous detective Sherlock Holmes will be back on PC and Xbox 360 for a great adventure, and probably for the most dangerous investigation of his entire career.

***Please note this walkthrough was not uploaded by GamingBolt.com.

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At least that’s the story behind Focus Interactive’s The Testament of Sherlock Holmes, releasing for PS3, XBox 360 and PC today in Europe. The classic adventure elements all come into play as Holmes works to clear his name.