The Mermaid Mask is a perfect vacation murder mystery
The Mermaid Mask is a new point-and-click murder mystery game from SFB Games, featuring a submarine setting and a cast of eccentric suspects. The game emphasizes investigation, puzzle-solving, and high-quality voice acting.
Why it matters
It represents the latest entry in the indie adventure game genre, showcasing the evolution of narrative-driven, puzzle-based gameplay.
The Mermaid Mask, the next point-and-click game from Tangle Tower developer SFB Games, has everything you could ask for in a great murder mystery.
It starts with a compelling setup: The captain of a submarine is found dead in a locked room, his body next to a mysterious cauldron with blood trickling across the floor. The colorful cast of suspects stationed aboard are delightful to talk to, including a grumpy author trying to draft a sequel to his hit novel, an actor playing the lead in a movie based on that novel, a young woman who puts on elaborate illusion performances, and even a man who studies dreams. The submarine works as an excellent setting that elevates the mystery — in a vehicle that already has such a small footprint, how does a locked-door crime happen in the first place?
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