Sherlock Holmes: Nemesis

In one more "crossover" instalment of the Sherlock Holmes videogame series, the eponymous hyperintelligent detective has to confront an enemy whose eccentric genius matches his own - none other than the infamous master thief Arsène Lupin, who keeps taunting Sherlock with cryptic letters, little poems containing clues and mathematical riddles that point to Arsène's next criminal endeavor. The first of those is to take place in the National Gallery of Painting, where the lovely arrangement of potted plants at the entrance is disturbed by an angry artist during an argument with the gallery director. As a result, one of the plants dramatically enters the ultimate state of misery. (Mar Lox/afterdarkmysweet)

Sherlock Holmes VS Jack the Ripper

Based on the real, unsolved case of Jack the Ripper's serial murders in late 19th century London, and via a thorough analysis of historical data, this adventure in the Sherlock Holmes franchise explores one of the numerous theories about the infamous killer's identity. Taking us through the seedy nocturnal sidestreets and establishments of Whitechapel and its surrounding areas (the Ripper's field of action), Sherlock and Dr. Watson gradually unveil a complex, as well as particularly macabre network of criminal activities that may or may not be related to the case. In one of his lines of research, Sherlock visits London's Central News Agency, where a solitary potted plant stoically endures its misery. It is the only houseplant present in this game where the convincing illustration of grey dilapidated buildings, dirty streets and all kinds of society outcasts creates an immersive, although bleak and suffocating atmosphere. (Mar Lox/afterdarkmysweet)

Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened 2008 Remake

The Awakened is one of numerous games starring our favorite quirky detective and his faithful pragmatist companion Dr. Watson, in adventures either directly based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's novels or inspired by them. The latter is true for this game, which adds an interesting Lovecraftian element to the mystery solving plot. Sherlock's home, although mostly utilitarian, features a tasteful Victorian decor, as well as a couple of potted plants in the far end of a corridor. Not much later, in bookseller Barnes' store, we encounter an "officially" miserable houseplant (Sherlock himself remarks that it needs watering and is a "sad public display"), used by the owner as "bait" for his romantic interest, a florist across the street. There are also a few potted plants in the deceptively pretty sunroom of the Black Edelweiss Institute, a supposedly psychiatric clinic conducting gruesome experiments on its patients. (Mar Lox/afterdarkmysweet)