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Jigsaw
JigsawA midnight mystery unfolds at Century Park on New Year's Eve 1999.
Zero Critical
Zero CriticalUnravel a sci‑fi mystery as sanity slips on a remote research base.
Overview
Description

Set on a chilly New Year’s Eve in 1999, you wander through Century Park as fireworks explode and lasers flash, while an unsettling feeling grows in your gut. An attractive stranger in black disappears into the crowd, hinting at a darker secret you won’t live to see resolved. The game is a text‑based adventure that blends puzzle solving with a sci‑fi/historical narrative, challenging you to piece together clues before the clock strikes midnight. Its atmospheric prose and branching choices create a tense, immersive experience for solo players.

You play as an investigator probing the death of a scientist on an isolated research station. As you piece together clues about the enigmatic SATIN project, the line between reality and madness begins to blur.\nThe game blends classic point‑and‑click adventure mechanics with atmospheric puzzles, delivering a deep story driven by memorable characters and a haunting setting. Its focus on narrative and psychological tension makes each discovery feel weighty and unsettling.

Pricing
Free
Paid (One-time)
Category
Puzzle Adventure
Puzzle Adventure
Best for
Fans of text‑based puzzle adventures
Fans of narrative puzzle adventures
Specifications
Specifications
developer
Graham Nelson
Istvan Pely Productions
publisher
Graham Nelson
Bethesda Softworks
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
age rating
—
ESRB E
General
release date
1995-12-31
1998-12-31
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Atmospheric writing creates strong immersion
  • Complex puzzles reward careful thinking
  • Cross‑platform availability on PC and Mac
  • Free to play with no hidden costs
  • Deep, character‑driven storyline
  • Atmospheric sci‑fi setting
  • Thought‑provoking puzzles
  • Multiple endings based on player choices
Cons
  • Only text interface may deter visual‑game fans
  • Limited replayability after all branches are explored
  • No modern UI conveniences like hint systems
  • Retro graphics may not appeal to everyone
  • Limited hint system can lead to frustration
  • Pacing can feel slow for action‑oriented players
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