This week, the Pocket Gamer 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 a mixed but generally positive response.
Some App Army members praised the challenging yet engaging puzzles and witty writing, while others felt the game's presentation could be improved.
Here's a summary of their feedback:
Swapnil Jadhav
Initially put off by the game's seemingly dated icon, Swapnil found A Fragile Mind surprisingly unique and engaging. He highlighted the challenging but rewarding puzzles, recommending playing on a tablet for the best experience.
Max Williams
Max described A Fragile Mind as a point-and-click adventure with static pre-rendered graphics. While unsure about the narrative, he appreciated the cleverly designed puzzles, often solvable in non-linear ways. He found the in-game hints helpful but perhaps too readily available. Navigation between rooms presented a minor challenge. Despite this, he considered it a strong example of the genre.
Robert Maines
Robert enjoyed the first-person puzzle solving, noting the difficulty of some puzzles requiring occasional walkthrough assistance. He found the graphics and sound adequate, though not outstanding, and felt the game's replayability was limited.
Torbjörn Kämblad
Torbjörn, a fan of escape-room style games, found A Fragile Mind somewhat disappointing. He criticized the muddy presentation, hindering puzzle visibility, and an inconveniently placed menu button. The abundance of puzzles from the outset led to feelings of disorientation.
Mark Abukoff
Mark, not usually a fan of puzzle games due to their difficulty, found A Fragile Mind enjoyable. He appreciated the aesthetic, atmosphere, intriguing puzzles, and the well-implemented hint system. He deemed it a worthwhile experience despite its short playtime.
Diane Close
Diane compared the game's experience to waking up near an abandoned circus, highlighting the abundance and complexity of puzzles. She praised the smooth Android gameplay, plentiful visual and sound options, strong accessibility features, and the inclusion of humor.
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