Entwined: Strings of Deception
- June 22, 2017
- Urchin Games
- 4h median play time
Get on Steam"Entwined: Strings of Deception" is a hidden object puzzle adventure game that puts you in the shoes of detective Karla Robbins, tasked with solving the grisly murder of famous inventor Mr. Christopher Edward. Investigate all suspects, collect evidence, and record it in your interactive case file to uncover the motives of love, money, or power. Carry out simultaneous tasks and unravel the mystery before it's too late.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a well-done murder mystery story with engaging gameplay that keeps players hooked.
- The hidden object scenes are enjoyable and provide a good challenge, with a high density of scenes to explore.
- Despite its outdated graphics, the game offers a clean interface and a decent, coherent story that many players found relaxing and fun.
- The voice acting is poor and robotic, detracting from the overall experience, with some translations being awkward or nonsensical.
- There is no fast travel option on the map, leading to frustrating backtracking and wandering around.
- Some hidden object scenes have items that are difficult to see due to poor contrast, making certain puzzles unfairly challenging.
- graphics20 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered outdated, with low resolution artwork and ancient-looking CGI that hasn't aged well. While some players appreciate the smooth visuals and find them entertaining, many note that the character designs and animations lack modern polish. Despite the graphical shortcomings, the engaging story and gameplay keep players invested.
“Good story, nice voice acting, good puzzles, very nice music, smooth graphics although they aren't widescreen and entertaining.”
“I liked the graphics and voice acting.”
“If you enjoy this type of games, don't skip this one even if the graphics are dated.”
“The visuals use a lot of ancient-looking CGI that hasn't aged well.”
“The artwork and graphics are outdated, including the character design and animation.”
“Unlike other 4:3 games with widescreen modes, this doesn't crop the artwork to eliminate pillarboxes.”
- story18 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's story is a central element that captivates players, featuring an engaging Agatha Christie-style murder mystery with intriguing characters and a coherent narrative. While the graphics may not be top-notch, the combination of good voice acting, enjoyable puzzles, and a clean interface enhances the overall experience, keeping players hooked throughout.
“A game like this relies upon its story and actors to make it interesting.”
“Good story, nice voice acting, good puzzles, very nice music, smooth graphics although they aren't widescreen and entertaining.”
“This game may not have the best graphics, but the story and gameplay kept me hooked!”
“+very well-done murder mystery story.”
“And it has a decent, coherent story.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is straightforward, lacking unique mechanics or gimmicks, and typically lasts around four hours. Despite its average graphics, players find the story engaging and enjoy the investigative elements of searching for evidence and piecing together clues. Overall, the gameplay is well-received for its immersive experience.
“This game may not have the best graphics, but the story and gameplay kept me hooked!”
“The gameplay is really good; I enjoyed looking for evidence and piecing things together.”
“There aren't any gimmicks or unique mechanics.”
“Expect around 4 hours of gameplay.”
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising the background scores as very nice and fitting for the overall atmosphere. However, some users noted that the soundtracks were missing in certain hidden object scenes, which detracted from the experience. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's storytelling and ambiance.
“Good story, nice voice acting, good puzzles, very nice music, smooth graphics although they aren't widescreen and entertaining.”
“Good background music.”
“The music enhances the overall experience and complements the gameplay beautifully.”
“I've noticed the soundtracks missing in some of the hidden object scenes.”
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