{"id":5862,"date":"2026-07-16T16:19:27","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T08:19:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/the-mermaid-mask-ps5-switch-2-launch-july-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T16:19:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T08:19:27","slug":"the-mermaid-mask-ps5-switch-2-launch-july-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/the-mermaid-mask-ps5-switch-2-launch-july-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"The Mermaid Mask Out Now on PS5 and Switch 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The locked-room murder is one of gaming&#8217;s most satisfying puzzles, and today SFB Games delivers its most polished version yet. <strong>The Mermaid Mask<\/strong> \u2014 the fourth entry in the beloved Detective Grimoire series \u2014 is out now on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.<\/p>\n<h2>From Tangle Tower to the Mortuga Submarine<\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/mermaid-mask-ss2.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The Mermaid Mask case file notebook showing Captain Seafoam's letter and polaroid clues\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption>Image courtesy of SFB Games<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you played <em>Tangle Tower<\/em> (2019), you already know SFB Games&#8217; signature blend of hand-animated characters, sharp writing, and satisfying deductive puzzles. <em>The Mermaid Mask<\/em> transplants that formula to a new stage: the Mortuga Submarine, a hulking diesel vessel anchored off the abandoned fishing town of Silkwirm-on-Sea. The ship&#8217;s former captain, Magnus Mortuga, has been found dead inside a locked bulkhead room with no weapon present \u2014 an impossible crime that only Detective Grimoire can unravel.<\/p>\n<p>SFB Games is also the studio behind <em>Crow Country<\/em> (2024), the acclaimed PSX-horror adventure, making them one of indie gaming&#8217;s most versatile outfits. Fans of either game should feel right at home here.<\/p>\n<h2>Watch the Official Trailer<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"gt-video\">\n<div style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Z9T_I7XTXDs\" title=\"The Mermaid Mask | Release Date Trailer | Coming to PC, PlayStation 5 &#038; Nintendo Switch 1 &#038; 2\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" allow=\"accelerometer;clipboard-write;encrypted-media;gyroscope;picture-in-picture;web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><figcaption>The Mermaid Mask | Release Date Trailer \u2014 via SFB Games on YouTube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Eight Suspects, One Dead Captain, and a Logic Board That Does the Heavy Lifting<\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/mermaid-mask-ss3.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The Mermaid Mask deduction board showing suspects and clues around the question what happened to Magnus Mortuga\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption>Image courtesy of SFB Games<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Gameplay follows the Detective Grimoire rhythm: explore the submarine&#8217;s rooms, pick up fully 3D physical clues you can rotate to expose hidden details, and question eight fully voiced suspects \u2014 a mystic, a writer, an actor, an illusionist, and more \u2014 about their motives and alibis. Everything gets logged into a built-in notebook, which feeds into the game&#8217;s accusation board where you build the chain of events: who did it, how, and why.<\/p>\n<p>The step up from <em>Tangle Tower<\/em> is in tactility \u2014 clues are three-dimensional objects you can manipulate, not just static images to click on, and the full orchestral score (performed by the Budapest Art Orchestra) gives interrogation scenes a cinematic tension that the earlier games lacked.<\/p>\n<h2>A Fully Voiced Cast Brings Every Suspect to Life<\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/mermaid-mask-ss4.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The Mermaid Mask suspect Wirman dialogue scene on the murder submarine\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption>Image courtesy of SFB Games<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Edwyn Tiong (Malaysian-born, based in Australia) reprises Detective Grimoire, his signature role since the original 2014 game, alongside Amber Lee Connors as the ever-sceptical Sally. The supporting cast includes Tara Langella, Steven Kearney, Justine Leah Hince, Anairis Quinones, Eric Morgan Stuart, Jacqui Bardelang, and Alex Bankier \u2014 each character expressively hand-animated and voiced to match SFB Games&#8217; theatrical, darkly comedic tone.<\/p>\n<h2>Critical Reception: 9\/10 at Launch<\/h2>\n<p>Shacknews awarded <em>The Mermaid Mask<\/em> a 9 out of 10 in their launch review, calling it a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shacknews.com\/article\/150002\/the-mermaid-mask-review-score\">&#8220;smart, silly, and charming adventure that will lock mystery lovers into its intriguing tale&#8221;<\/a> and noting it is &#8220;a captivating mystery that rewards whether you&#8217;re new to the series or have been along for the ride.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2>Where to Get The Mermaid Mask in Singapore<\/h2>\n<p><em>The Mermaid Mask<\/em> is available today on the PlayStation Store (PS5), the Nintendo eShop (Switch 2 and Switch), and Steam (PC). SFB Games also has a <strong>free demo<\/strong> on Steam if you want to sample the mystery before committing \u2014 it covers the opening chapter and gives a solid feel for the pacing. Check your regional storefront for local SGD pricing.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re hunting for more puzzle and story-driven games to sink into, head to our <a href=\"\/blog\/category\/game-news\/\">Game News<\/a> section for the latest releases landing in Singapore this month.<\/p>\n<p><!--GT-SCOUT source=\"Web (English)\" theme=\"Video games\" flags=\"none\"--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SFB Games&#8217; detective mystery The Mermaid Mask launches today on PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, and PC \u2014 and early reviews call it a 9\/10 locked-room gem.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":5858,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":[]},"categories":[11],"tags":[808,83,806,45,807,64,805,804],"class_list":["post-5862","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-game-news","tag-detective-grimoire","tag-indie-games","tag-murder-mystery","tag-nintendo-switch-2","tag-point-and-click","tag-ps5","tag-sfb-games","tag-the-mermaid-mask"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/mermaid-mask-ss1.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p13AlF-1wy","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":5674,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/moss-forgotten-relic-ps5-switch-2-pc-july-2026\/","url_meta":{"origin":5862,"position":0},"title":"Moss: The Forgotten Relic \u2014 VR Classics Come to PS5, Switch 2 and PC on 16 July","date":"July 14, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Polyarc's celebrated VR puzzle-adventure arrives on PS5, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC on 16 July, bundling Moss, Moss: Book II and the Twilight Garden DLC into one S$27 package \u2014 no headset needed.","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Game News&quot;","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/moss_featured.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":3816,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/r-type-tactics-i-ii-cosmos-out-now-june-2026\/","url_meta":{"origin":5862,"position":1},"title":"R-Type Tactics I \u2022 II Cosmos Is Out Now \u2014 The 16-Year Wait Is Over","date":"June 18, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"R-Type Tactics I \u2022 II Cosmos launches today on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, and PC \u2014 bringing the first-ever English release of the 2009 sequel, both games rebuilt from scratch in Unreal Engine 5.","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Game News&quot;","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/r-type-tactics-i-ii-cosmos-2026-scaled.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":5787,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/castlevania-belmonts-curse-nintendo-switch-october-2026\/","url_meta":{"origin":5862,"position":2},"title":"Castlevania: Belmont&#8217;s Curse Confirmed for Nintendo Switch \u2014 October 15","date":"July 15, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Konami confirms Castlevania: Belmont's Curse launches on Nintendo Switch on 15 October 2026, the same day as PS5, Xbox and PC \u2014 ending uncertainty for Nintendo-only players. 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