Nelson Tethers: Puzzle Agent [Game Review]

Nelson Tethers: Puzzle Agent was an impressive and surprisingly fun discovery. Downloadable for $ 4.99 from Steam, the game has a clever little storyline inspired by a mix of Twin Peaks and Fargo. Nelson Tethers, a detective in the FBI's Department of Puzzle Research, is sent to Scoggins, Minnesota, to discover why an eraser factory has closed down (the erasers are used in the White House!). To solve the mystery, he of course has to solve several puzzles along the way. The game presents a good mix of different types of puzzles, a helpful clue system, and a difficulty level that is challenging without being frustrating. Just as important, the cinematic cut scenes are enjoyable instead of being annoying as in so many games. It's not a long game, but a few evenings' entertainment for five bucks is hard to beat . . .