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"Tangles - تشابك" is a psychological horror game set on a deserted island where a military team has vanished. After a soldier wakes up from a coma, he must uncover the secrets of their disappearance and the mysterious mission they were on. The game features stunning graphics and psychological horror elements that delve deeper than jump scares, with a twisting storyline that challenges your perception of reality.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 152 reviews

story20 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

The game features impressive graphics and a well-developed atmosphere, making it visually appealing.
It's a short, engaging experience that offers a decent story and some jump scares, perfect for a quick playthrough.
As a free game, it provides good value, with secret documents and achievements that encourage replayability.

The gameplay is overly simplistic, with easy puzzles and predictable horror elements that may not satisfy experienced players.
The game feels short and more like a demo than a full experience, leaving players wanting more content.
Some technical issues, such as performance on certain PCs and the protagonist's dialogue being overly verbose, detract from the overall experience.

story
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
36%
8%
The game's story is described as a short, engaging narrative that lasts about 30 minutes, featuring a spooky atmosphere and interesting plot elements. While many players appreciate the graphics and sound design, some feel the experience is more akin to a demo than a full game due to its linear progression and lack of exploration. Overall, the story serves as a solid foundation for potential expansion into a more comprehensive game.
- “The plot is good and easy to understand, and there are moments of genuine spookiness.”
- “The game has a super spooky atmosphere and it does a great job of setting up the story and suspense.”
- “It was a pretty short game (about 30 minutes) with good atmosphere and an interesting story.”
- “Story-wise, it was okay and fine, I suppose. Nothing too crazy going on; it felt like a demo in all honesty.”
- “It's a bit anticlimactic. Having something that was an actual threat to the main character would have gone a long way for this game. I tried to look everywhere, but according to the achievements, I missed about everything, so I'm not sure if I got the full story/scares or not.”
- “The point is not to complicate it but to just see the story and where it leads without pulling your hair out.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
17%
8%
The graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with many users praising their quality and the overall visual atmosphere. Players noted that the graphics enhance the gameplay experience, particularly in creating an engaging environment for jump scares and storytelling. However, some mentioned that the game is set in a limited area, which may affect the overall experience despite the strong visual presentation.
- “Superb graphics, great system performance, and an overall enjoyable story.”
- “The graphics, sound, and location are well-developed; there are quite a lot of notes and documents revealing the story. In general, the atmosphere of the game is pleasant.”
- “Good graphics, good jump scares if played in the dark and with headphones on, catchy story!”
- “The visuals and atmosphere are decent, but the gameplay is formulaic.”
- “The graphics, sound, and location are well-developed, but the overall experience feels lacking.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The gameplay is characterized by simplistic puzzle-solving mechanics that may frustrate experienced players seeking a challenge, as solutions are often too easy to uncover. While the overall gameplay is enjoyable and well-supported by good graphics and atmosphere, it primarily revolves around a straightforward walking simulator format with item collection to progress. Additional elements like secret documents and achievements provide some depth, but the core experience remains relatively simple.
- “The actual gameplay was good and the graphical settings were well done.”
- “I liked the graphics and the concept; the gameplay is simple but it fits these types of games.”
- “Really excellent gameplay, atmosphere, and aspect of horror; truly remarkable, never expected less from the studio.”
- “The puzzle-solving mechanics are overly simplistic, often treating the player like a child by presenting solutions that are too easy to figure out, which can be frustrating for more experienced players looking for a challenge.”
- “Gameplay is pretty simple; it's a walking simulator with finding items to unlock the next objective. There are 5 secret documents that you can find after finishing the main game by replaying it.”
- “The gameplay is simple, but it fits these types of games.”
atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
8%
8%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its well-developed graphics, sound, and immersive locations, contributing to a pleasant and engaging experience. Reviewers highlight the effective use of notes and documents to enhance storytelling, with many noting a strong sense of horror and suspense. While some mention the gameplay as formulaic, the overall ambiance remains a standout feature, making it a memorable aspect of the game.
- “The graphics, sound, and location are well-developed, with plenty of notes and documents revealing the story; overall, the atmosphere of the game is pleasant.”
- “The game has a super spooky atmosphere and it does a great job of setting up the story and suspense.”
- “Really excellent gameplay, atmosphere, and aspect of horror; truly remarkable, never expected less from the studio.”
- “The visuals and atmosphere are decent, but the gameplay is formulaic.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game has limited replayability, primarily due to the absence of collectibles on the first playthrough, which necessitates a second run for completionists. While there are achievements and secret documents to pursue, many players find the overall replay value lacking.
- “A bit annoying though as collectibles do not appear on a first playthrough, which forces you to play it a second time if you care for that, and it's not exactly a game with replay value.”
- “It does have some replayability to it in the form of getting all the achievements and secret documents.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game features superb graphics and great system performance, contributing to an enjoyable overall experience. However, players criticize the unoptimized small map that requires excessive backtracking, along with poor AI voice acting and a lack of scares.
- “Superb graphics, great system performance, and an overall enjoyable story.”
- “Puzzles that consist of walking back and forth across an unoptimized small map, awful AI voices, and a complete lack of any scares.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that users are questioning the game's stability, specifically regarding the presence of bugs, suggesting concerns about its overall performance and reliability.
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The music in the game is noted for being solid and engaging, complementing the graphics effectively. It enhances the overall atmosphere, contributing to the game's suspenseful moments, including jump scares.
- “A short, interesting game with solid graphics and background music, but certainly not missing jump scares!”
- “The background music is repetitive and quickly becomes annoying.”
- “While the graphics are solid, the music lacks variety and fails to enhance the atmosphere.”
- “The soundtrack feels out of place and doesn't match the game's tone.”