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 a mixed but generally positive response.
Some App Army members praised the challenging yet engaging puzzles and witty writing, while others criticized the game's presentation.
Here's a summary of their feedback:
Swapnil Jadhav
Initially skeptical due to the game's icon, Swapnil found A Fragile Mind surprisingly unique and engaging. He highly recommends playing it on a tablet for the best experience.
Max Williams
Max described the game as a point-and-click adventure with static pre-rendered graphics. He appreciated the clever fourth-wall-breaking elements and the helpful hint system (though he felt it could be slightly less generous). While he found the navigation a little confusing at times, he overall considered it a strong example of the genre.
Robert Maines
Robert enjoyed the first-person puzzle-solving, though he noted the graphics and sound were unremarkable. He found the puzzles challenging, requiring occasional walkthrough assistance. While not a long game, he recommended it to fans of the genre.
Torbjörn Kämblad
Torbjörn, a fan of escape-room style puzzlers, found A Fragile Mind to be somewhat underwhelming. He felt the presentation was muddy, the UI design flawed, and the pacing uneven. He frequently used the hint system due to feeling lost.
Mark Abukoff
Mark, not usually a fan of puzzle games due to their difficulty, found A Fragile Mind enjoyable. He appreciated the aesthetics, atmosphere, intriguing puzzles, and the well-designed hint system. He recommended the game despite its short length.
Diane Close
Diane compared the experience to waking up disoriented near an abandoned circus, highlighting the game's abundance of layered puzzles. She praised the smooth Android gameplay, numerous visual and sound options, and the inclusion of humor.
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