Jennifer Simpson
The protagonist, a teenage orphan who investigates the Barrows mansion and tries to survive its threats.
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Control notes
DOS-specific button or keyboard mappings could not be verified.
Do not infer emulator or browser key bindings from the platform name alone.
How it plays
How does Clock Tower play?
The game uses an exploration-focused perspective in which the player examines rooms, searches for objects, and interacts with people and scenery. The main objective is to investigate the mansion, uncover what happened to the Barrows family, and keep Jennifer alive while progressing through story events.
Scissorman encounters function as chase or danger sequences. The player must react to threats, find escape opportunities, and use environmental interactions instead of relying on conventional weapons. Story outcomes and endings can vary according to discoveries, choices, and whether key characters survive.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Clock Tower?
Search every accessible room and examine objects before committing to a route. Important clues and items may be easy to overlook, and revisiting earlier areas can reveal new events.
When Scissorman appears, prioritize escape and survival over exploration. Look for usable objects, hiding places, or exits, and avoid wasting time in dead-end rooms. Because the exact DOS version is unverified, version-specific route advice and control instructions are omitted.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Bobby Barrows
The murderous figure known as Scissorman, who pursues Jennifer through the mansion.
Mary Barrows
A member of the Barrows household whose actions are central to the mansion’s mystery.
Lotte
Jennifer’s friend and fellow orphan, involved in the investigation and its dangerous events.
Anne
One of Jennifer’s companions during the mansion investigation.
Laura
One of Jennifer’s companions during the mansion investigation.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
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Inspect rooms carefully and revisit areas after major story events.
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Treat Scissorman encounters as evasion sequences rather than combat.
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Keep track of discovered clues and character locations because events can branch.
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