Tanglewood is a puzzle platformer game developed and published by Big Evil Corporation for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. It was released on August 14, 2018, with emulated versions available for Windows, Mac, and Linux on Steam and a dual-game cartridge for the Evercade along with Xeno Crisis.
The game is set in a fictional world and follows a young creature named Nymn who is separated from their family pack after the sun sets. Unable to get back to the safety of their underground home, Nymn must find a way to survive the night terrors and get to morning.
Tanglewood is one of those cosy by the fire with your kids kind of game. It has the retro Sega look and feel that we all still love to watch and play. I highly recommend it for your retro library! – Donnie, Editor, GFB
Tanglewood’s world is a dangerous one after dark, and Nymn must use skills of evasion, special abilities, traps, and trickery to defeat predators. The game features a variety of puzzles to solve, as well as challenging platforming sections.
The game was praised for its challenging gameplay, beautiful pixel art graphics, and faithful recreation of the 16-bit era. It was also nominated for several awards, including the “Best Indie Game” award at the Gamescom Awards 2018.
Overall, Tanglewood is a well-crafted and challenging puzzle platformer game that is sure to please fans of the 16-bit era.
Tanglewood: Game Information
Title: Tanglewood
Genre: Action, Adventure, Indie
Tags: Action, Adventure, Indie, Retro, Platformer & Runner, Pixel Graphics, 2D, Amiga, English, Hidden Object, Itch, Steam, Linux, Sega Mega Drive, Sega Genesis, PC, Puzzle, Singleplayer, Soundtrack, SteamOS, macOS, Windows
Developer: Big Evil Corporation | Twitter | Youtube
Publisher: Big Evil Corporation
Release Date: 14 August 2018
Supported Languages: English
Price: $17.99 USD
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Tanglewood: Game Requirements
Hardware Requirements
CPU: Dual Core 1.8ghz
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel HD
Storage: 50 MB available space
Software Requirements
OS: Windows 7+, macOS Sierra 10.12.5+, or Ubuntu 16.04 LTS+
Tanglewood is a very lightweight game, so it should be able to run on most modern computers. However, if you are having trouble running the game, you may need to lower the graphics settings.
Tanglewood: Available Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
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Additional Information
Tanglewood is programmed in pure 68000 assembly language, using original Sega development tools and processes from the 1990s. This gives the game a truly authentic 16-bit feel.
In 2023, a director’s cut of Tanglewood is planned to release on the Nintendo Switch as Tanglewood: Definitive Edition. This version of the game will include new features such as a 16:9 aspect ratio, improved visuals, and new gameplay content.
