Clock Tower was initially released for the Super Famicom (Super Nintendo Entertainment System in Japan) by Human Entertainment, introducing players to its unique point-and-click survival horror gameplay.
An updated version of Clock Tower was released for the PlayStation, featuring enhanced graphics and new scenarios, expanding its audience beyond the original platform.
Clock Tower was localized and released in North America for the PlayStation, bringing the game to a wider Western audience and gaining a cult following.
Scissorman, the primary antagonist, makes his first terrifying appearance, beginning his stalking of the protagonist Jennifer Simpson.
Jennifer Simpson is sent to the Barrows Mansion to attend the funeral of her foster mother, setting the stage for the events of the game.
Jennifer uncovers the dark secrets of the Barrows family, including the truth about the Scissorman and the experiments conducted on orphans.
Throughout the night, Jennifer repeatedly faces life-threatening encounters with Scissorman while trying to escape the mansion.
