This week, Pocket Gamer's App Army tackled the puzzle adventure A Fragile Mind from Glitch Games. The game, a twist on the classic escape room formula with added humor, received mixed reviews. While some praised the challenging yet engaging puzzles and witty writing, others found the presentation lacking.
Here's a summary of their feedback:
Swapnil Jadhav
Initially unimpressed by the game's seemingly outdated icon, Swapnil was pleasantly surprised by the unique gameplay. He found the puzzles challenging but captivating, calling it one of the best puzzle games he's played. He recommends playing on a tablet for an optimal experience.
Max Williams
Max described A Fragile Mind as a point-and-click adventure with static pre-rendered graphics. While the narrative remained somewhat unclear, he enjoyed the increasingly complex puzzles and the clever fourth-wall-breaking elements. He appreciated the hint system but felt it was perhaps too readily available. Navigation proved slightly confusing at times, but overall, he considered it a strong example of the genre.
Robert Maines
Robert found the first-person puzzle adventure challenging, requiring occasional use of a walkthrough. While the graphics and sound weren't exceptional, they were functional. He noted the game's relatively short length and limited replayability but recommended it to fans of puzzle adventures.
Torbjörn Kämblad
Torbjörn, a fan of escape-room style games, found A Fragile Mind to be underwhelming. He criticized the muddy presentation, hindering puzzle visibility, and the UI design, particularly the easily-mis-tapped menu button. He also felt the pacing was off, with too many puzzles available at the outset.
Mark Abukoff
Mark, not usually a fan of puzzle games due to their difficulty, found A Fragile Mind enjoyable. He appreciated the visuals, atmosphere, and the well-designed hint system. He considered it a worthwhile experience despite its short length.
Diane Close
Diane described the game's puzzling nature using a unique analogy, highlighting the abundance of interconnected puzzles. She praised the game's smooth performance on Android, its extensive visual and audio options, and its inclusion of accessibility features. The humor was also a highlight for her.
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