Fans of the adventure genre, as well as those of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s detective Sherlock Holmes should be pleased to hear that a new title featuring the charismatic character will be delivered to us by The Adventure Company. Titled Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper, the game is developed by Frogwares.

“We are extremely pleased to continue publishing one of the best franchises out there in adventure gaming,” said Byron Gaum, Global Product Marketing Manager at The Adventure Company. “Frogwares and Focus Home Interactive have brought us some of the finest adventure titles in recent years. We think this pairing of the world’s greatest sleuth and the infamous killer will be another standout release in the adventure gaming genre.”

So prepare to take the role of Sherlock Holmes as you venture into the dark, grim streets of London, searching for one of the most notorious criminals of all times, Jack the Ripper. During this terrifying adventure, Sherlock will attempt to shed some light on the mystery that shrouds the identity and motive of the infamous killer, which can always be considered an added bonus.

Now we don’t know exactly when will The Adventure Company publish Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper, but we can wait. Patience is a virtue, after all…