Tangle Tower

Tangle Tower

SFB Games · 2019

A cast of eccentric suspects you genuinely want to spend time with

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The WhatsNext verdict

If you enjoy character-led point-and-click mysteries with eccentric suspects, deadpan humor, distinctive art, and tactile puzzles, Tangle Tower delivers a charming investigation. Choose it for the cast and atmosphere rather than rigorous deduction, since the guided case and under-explained ending may disappoint.

What it does best

  • A storybook murder mystery with an instantly recognizable look

  • A cast of eccentric suspects you genuinely want to spend time with

  • Deadpan absurdity that makes every investigation conversation fun

  • Inventive tactile puzzles that make the mansion worth investigating

What might put you off

  • The final reveal and ending can feel under-earned

  • Short, low-difficulty investigation

The setup

What you are walking into

Unravel a thrilling mystery by exploring a strange and twisted mansion, discovering curious clues, interrogating peculiar suspects and solving unique puzzles. Freya Fellow has been murdered. The lead suspect? A shadowy figure found looming over her body, wielding a knife. The problem? That suspect... is just a painting. Investigate the entirety of Tangle Tower, from the bizarre and eerie gardens, to the cold and ominous crime scene at the very top. Will you be able to uncover the secrets of Tangle Tower?

Where it lives

Google StadiaPlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)iOSMacXbox OneNintendo Switch

Genre

Point-and-clickPuzzleAdventureIndieVisual Novel

Vibe

ComedyMystery
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