In a few clever instances, odd things you find that seem like they might be solutions to a future puzzle actually relate more to the overall plot of the game. (The inhabitants of Tangle Tower are weirdly into elaborate locking mechanisms for their personal belongings.) Thankfully, those puzzles all relate at least somewhat to the characters attached to them, and they're not so tricky to unravel that they block your forward momentum. Occasionally, you'll find some object that turns into a puzzle to solve to find your next clue. Plus, the game drops breadcrumbs in its opening screens that won't pay off until much later on – a clever way to keep you engaged. But to Tangle Tower's credit, those backdrops look lush and beautiful, and they're accompanied by a cheerfully macabre soundtrack that favorably recalls the film scores of Danny Elfman. Each room or area in the game involves a single static image you'll tap or click on various things that catch your eye to see whether they're relevant to your investigation. In terms of how you actually play, Tangle Tower isn't much more technically sophisticated than, say, 1993's original Myst. And I didn't figure out the real culprit until about two seconds before the game showed its final cards. I sussed out one part of it pretty early, but other huge chunks kept me in the dark until much later in the game. Complex and multilayered, the truth behind Freya's death proves delightfully difficult to guess. No spoilers here, but suffice to say that even the vocal performances in this game, in and of themselves, might provide you with a clue to the mystery… A talented cast plays every shade and nuance of these characters perfectly, landing every joke and really making you feel for the more sympathetic among the tower's denizens. The exceptional voice acting here makes Tangle Tower's strong script even richer.

At most, as in Sally's amazing answer to how she fixes her symmetrical hair-buns without looking in a mirror, they'll make you laugh out loud. At the very least, their quips and exchanges throughout the game will leave a smile on your face.

The story's weightier elements get nicely balanced by Grimoire and Sally's often hilarious observations and interactions. When your sole witness won't say a word, solving a murder gets a wee bit trickier.

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