This week, Pocket Gamer's App Army tackled the puzzle adventure A Fragile Mind from Glitch Games. The game, a twist on classic escape room mechanics with added humor, received a mixed but largely positive response.
Some App Army members lauded 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 dismissing the game based on its retro-looking icon, Jadhav found A Fragile Mind surprisingly unique and captivating. He praised the challenging yet rewarding puzzles and highly recommended playing on a tablet for an optimal experience.
Max Williams
Williams described the game as a point-and-click adventure with static pre-rendered graphics. While appreciating the clever puzzles (often "obvious once you know"), he found the navigation somewhat confusing and the hint system perhaps too generous. Despite this, he found the game a strong example of its genre and plans to continue playing.
Robert Maines
Maines enjoyed the first-person puzzle adventure, noting the challenging puzzles although requiring occasional walkthrough assistance. While acknowledging the graphics and sound weren't exceptional, he felt they were adequate. He considered it worthwhile for puzzle adventure fans, despite its short playtime and lack of replayability.
Torbjörn Kämblad
Kämblad, a fan of escape-room style games, found A Fragile Mind to be underwhelming. He criticized the muddy presentation, hindering puzzle identification, and an inconvenient UI design. The pacing also felt off, with too many puzzles available early on, leading to disorientation and early reliance on the hint system.
Mark Abukoff
Abufkoff, not typically a fan of puzzle games due to their difficulty, found himself pleasantly surprised. He praised the visuals, atmosphere, intriguing puzzles, and helpful hint system. He deemed it a worthwhile experience despite its short length.
Diane Close
Close described the game's unique approach to puzzle layering, comparing it to a giant Jenga game. She appreciated the numerous visual and audio options, accessibility features, and the game's humor. She enjoyed the experience, noting its relatively short playtime for experienced puzzle solvers.
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