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Clockwork Tales: Of Glass and Ink
By Artifex Mundi, released 1 Jan 2013
- Linux
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
What it is
Clockwork Tales: Of Glass and Ink is a steampunk adventure from Artifex Mundi, presented as a detective drama with action elements. A series of strange earthquakes is ruining cities, and Dr. Ambrose Ink’s investigation takes him to Hochwald, where he disappears. His friend Agent Evangeline Glass sets out to find him and uncover the cause of the quakes, guided by a mechanical raven named Matthew. The story involves a mountain town, a guarded castle and threats beyond the human characters. Gameplay includes flying a glider, posing as a soldier and fighting mechanical creatures, alongside hidden-object elements. The game lists 31 locations, or 38 in the Collector’s Edition, as well as hidden steambugs to find and achievements to unlock. It is available on Windows, macOS and Linux, with Steam Cloud, trading cards and Family Sharing listed.
What players like, and what they don't
- Steampunk detective story with action elements.
- Mechanical raven accompanies Agent Glass.
- Glider flight and disguises feature in gameplay.
- Available on Windows, macOS and Linux.
- The standard location count is 31.
- No multiplayer feature is listed.
Who it suits
This suits players who enjoy detective-themed adventures with hidden-object play and steampunk settings. The listed platforms include Windows, macOS and Linux.
Clockwork Tales combines a missing-person investigation with hidden-object gameplay and action sequences. Its mechanical companion and varied adventure activities shape the journey through Hochwald.
