The Mermaid Mask Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-07-18
- Worthy Tangle Tower sequel
- Beautiful art direction design
- Excellent voice acting quality
- Self-contained story ties
- Poor translation localization
- Achievements not unlocking correctly
Emotions
Archetypes
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 91%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 9%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 95%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 5%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 585
- Negative points
- 54
- Gameplay points
- 137
- Perf. points
- 6
- Rec. points
- 84
- Misc points
- 0
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Worthy Tangle Tower sequel
| Players find this game an equal or better follow-up to Tangle Tower, with a compelling plot and enjoyable puzzles, though some find it more straightforward. | 49% |
Beautiful art direction and design
| The game features excellent art direction, beautiful painting-like visuals, and strong character designs that showcase personality. | 48% |
Excellent voice acting quality
| The voice acting is consistently praised as top-notch, impeccable, and phenomenal, enhancing the overall experience. | 45% |
Self-contained story with ties
| The story stands alone without requiring previous game knowledge, but includes satisfying references and connections for returning players. | 40% |
Well-written engaging story
| The story is intricately written, interesting, and provides a spectacular payoff, keeping players invested. | 37% |
Well-balanced puzzle difficulty
| Puzzles are challenging yet fair, offering just the right amount of difficulty without causing frustration. | 31% |
Satisfying and conclusive ending
| Players find the ending more satisfying and conclusive than previous installments, with some loose ends smartly connected. | 30% |
Overall high quality and charm
| The game is described as magnificent, beautiful, and full of charm, providing an overall excellent experience. | 23% |
Lovable and substantial characters
| Characters are described as likeable, quirkier, and well-created, with substantial personalities that players adore. | 20% |
Funny Grimoire and Sally banter
| The humorous dialogue and banter between Grimoire and Sally provide charming shenanigans that players enjoy. | 13% |
Enhanced 3D evidence models
| The 3D evidence models that can be rotated add extra complexity and depth to the investigation process. | 13% |
Well-organized clues and deduction
| Clues are plentiful and neatly organized, facilitating enjoyable deduction gameplay. | 12% |