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Tangles - تشابك is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Saad Al-Humaidan and was released on February 2, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

History, Truth, DreamsIn the heart of an isolated island, a deserted camp sets the stage for a mysterious military mission. A team of 8 soldiers arrive for this mission. During the first days of training for the mission, Soldier Basel sustains a serious injury that leads him to a prolonged coma. Upon awakening, he discovers a startling reality – all those in the camp have vanished, leaving behind …

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 138 reviews

story11 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features impressive graphics and a well-developed atmosphere, making it visually appealing.
Despite its short length, the game offers an engaging story and enjoyable gameplay, with some interesting puzzles and collectibles.
The voice acting and sound design contribute positively to the overall experience, enhancing the horror elements.

The game is very short, often feeling more like a demo than a full experience, leaving players wanting more content.
Gameplay can be overly simplistic, with obvious objectives and minimal challenge, which may frustrate more experienced players.
Some technical issues, such as frame drops and crashes, can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.

story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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34%
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The game's story revolves around uncovering the mysteries behind the disappearance of soldiers, featuring a mix of exploration and document collection that enriches the backstory. While many players appreciate the engaging atmosphere, decent voice acting, and moments of suspense, some feel the experience is limited by linear gameplay and a lack of free exploration. Overall, the narrative is seen as a solid foundation for potential expansion into a fuller game, despite some critiques regarding its brevity and tutorial-like structure.
- “Surprisingly crisp and enjoyable for a free game, with decent voice acting and 5 'secret documents' that explain the backstory and are only available at certain points of the story, making you need to explore after picking up items rather than just walking straight to the solution with them. I enjoyed this one a lot, strong recommend.”
- “The game has a super spooky atmosphere and it does a great job of setting up the story and suspense.”
- “The story centers on discovering the secrets behind the disappearance of other soldiers.”
- “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. 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.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
15%
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The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their beauty and quality, often exceeding expectations, though some elements appear to be sourced from asset stores. Players appreciate the well-developed visuals that enhance the overall atmosphere, contributing to an enjoyable experience, despite some critiques regarding the gameplay's formulaic nature and limited exploration. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, complementing the game's engaging story and jump scares.
- “A beautiful game with spectacular graphics.”
- “Superb graphics, great system performance, and an overall enjoyable story.”
- “The graphics, sound, and location are well-developed, creating a pleasant atmosphere for the game.”
- “The game graphics look better than you might expect, but that's just because it looks like some or all of them are 'borrowed' from asset stores or wherever.”
- “The visuals and atmosphere are decent, but the gameplay is formulaic.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
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The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its immersive qualities, featuring a blend of eerie visuals, sound design, and a compelling narrative that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the well-developed environments and the incorporation of horror elements, although some note that the gameplay can feel formulaic. Overall, the atmosphere is described as engaging and effective in creating suspense and intrigue.
- “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.”
- “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. I never expected less from the studio.”
- “The visuals and atmosphere are decent, but the gameplay is formulaic.”
- “It's a find-items-to-do-things game with a Resident Evil-esque atmosphere centered around weird time dilation phenomena.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
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The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity, with puzzle-solving mechanics that may frustrate experienced players due to their ease. While the graphics and atmosphere are praised, the core gameplay primarily revolves around exploration and item collection, with additional content like secret documents and achievements enhancing replayability. Overall, it offers a straightforward experience that aligns well with its genre.
- “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.”
- “I liked the graphics and the concept, but the gameplay is simple and may not satisfy players looking for more depth.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by the protagonist's frequent commentary on obvious situations, which, while typically annoying, is executed in such a way that it becomes amusing and entertaining.
- “Normally, I would say the protagonist constantly commenting on the most obvious stuff is irritating, but it's so exaggerated here that it becomes genuinely funny.”
- “The witty dialogue and clever puns had me laughing out loud throughout the game.”
- “The absurd situations and quirky characters create a hilarious atmosphere that keeps you entertained.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while it boasts superb graphics and solid system performance, players criticize the unoptimized small map that leads to repetitive gameplay, along with poor AI voice quality and a lack of engaging 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.”
- “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and long loading times.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs and glitches that made the gameplay experience frustrating and unenjoyable.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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, the overall replay value is considered low.
- “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.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The game's music is noted for being solid and engaging, complementing the graphics effectively, while also enhancing the overall atmosphere, particularly during jump scares.
- “A short, interesting game with solid graphics and captivating background music, but certainly not missing jump scares!”
- “The background music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous over time.”
- “While the graphics are solid, the music fails to create an engaging atmosphere, leaving the experience feeling flat.”
- “The soundtrack is forgettable and does not enhance the gameplay, which is disappointing for a game that relies on audio cues.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users generally report that the game is stable, with minimal bugs affecting gameplay. Overall, the experience is smooth and reliable, contributing positively to player satisfaction.