

In addition to its quirky cast of characters, Tangle Tower possesses some quick witted quips. Or the aspiring pianist Poppy Pointer, her gothic aesthetic is perfectly reflected in the music room, with a scant few candles to illuminate her dusty dwelling, which, as protagonists Detective Grimoire and his partner Sally point out, are really a fire hazard. It appears to be very disorganized, with papers strewn about the room, but in such a way that you can tell she knows exactly where everything is. For example, the amateur biologist Fifi Fellow has set up shop in the mansion’s library. Each area of Tangle Tower feels distinct and memorable, while also giving you some insight into its inhabitants. They’re thankfully not too cluttered, don’t make you pixel hunt for clues, and most interactables stand out in some way. Each background is gorgeously detailed, with some nice lighting and fog/dust effects to create that mysterious island mansion vibe. The first thing you’ll notice when booting up the game is the art style. I’m happy to report that Tangle Tower absolutely delivers on all its promises.
TANGLE TOWER JENNY LECLUE FULL
Top that off with a unique, animated art style and full voice acting, and you’ve got a recipe for an excellent video game. As a huge fan of both murder mysteries (see our Jenny LeClue review) and adventure games, Tangle Tower immediately intrigued me. You investigate by exploring the titular Tangle Tower, speaking to its residents, solving puzzles, and finding clues. Tangle Tower is a murder mystery adventure game. The only problem is that knife isn’t real: it’s part of the portrait the victim was painting. The murder weapon appears to be a knife found with Freya’s blood on it. The suspects are the nine current residents of Tangle Tower. Stabbed once in the chest while painting a portrait of her distant relative, Flora Fellow.
