The Mermaid Mask is a point-and-click adventure built around an impossible locked-room murder. Captain Mortuga is found dead beside an ancient stone cauldron aboard a peculiar submarine, and Detective Grimoire and Sally must investigate the captain’s death. Rumors about Mortuga range from immortal time-traveller to vampire, leaving the pair to weigh strange explanations against clues and the eccentric crew’s possible involvement.
Investigation centers on close examination: clues appear as fully realized 3D objects that can be inspected for hidden secrets. Players also explore the hand-painted Mortuga Submarine, whose rooms and details may hold more than they first suggest. Tricky puzzles make deduction part of the adventure, while the question of whether the cauldron, a crew member, or something still stranger is responsible gives the case its supernatural edge.
The game combines a colorful, unusual setting with a classic detective structure, balancing eerie underwater atmosphere and sharp humor. Grimoire and Sally return alongside a fully voiced cast of mysterious suspects, and an original soundtrack performed by the Budapest Art Orchestra adds an orchestral dimension to the investigation. Voice audio is in English. Together, the tactile clue examination, illustrated submarine and oddball murder premise give this mystery its distinctive character. Content may differ from any promotional depiction.
