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Puzzle Agent
By Telltale Games, released 1 Jan 2010
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
- adventure video game
What it is
Puzzle Agent is a puzzle adventure game from Telltale Games, released in 2010. It follows Nelson Tethers, an investigator from the U.S. Department of Puzzle Research, sent to Scoggins after the White House receives puzzling replies from the local eraser company. The case leads through a town marked by secret societies, unusual residents, strange sounds in the forest, and a mystery involving gnomes.
Progress depends on finding and solving puzzles, including mazes, logic problems, riddles, and other brainteasers. Discoveries can provide clues to the wider mystery or open up further questions. Players can also collect discarded gum around town; it offers hints when a puzzle proves difficult. The game was developed and published by Telltale Games and is available for Microsoft Windows and macOS. Its listed genres include puzzle, adventure, action, and casual. Steam features include single-player and Family Sharing.
What players like, and what they don't
- Includes mazes, logic puzzles, riddles, and brainteasers
- Puzzle discoveries can reveal clues to the town mystery
- Collectible gum provides hints when players get stuck
- Available on Windows and macOS
- Single-player only; no multiplayer feature is listed
- Platforms listed are limited to Windows and macOS
Who it suits
Puzzle Agent suits players who enjoy solving varied brainteasers within a story-led investigation. Its single-player format is for solo play, with Family Sharing listed as a Steam feature.
Puzzle Agent combines a small-town mystery with a range of puzzles and optional hints. It is a fit for solo players who want investigation and brainteasers together.
