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 mixed reviews. While some praised the challenging puzzles and witty writing, others found the presentation lacking.
Here's a summary of App Army member feedback:
Diverse Opinions on A Fragile Mind
Swapnil Jadhav: Initially unimpressed by the game's icon, Jadhav discovered surprisingly unique and engaging gameplay. The puzzles, though difficult, were highly rewarding, leading to a top-tier puzzle game recommendation, especially for tablet users.
Max Williams: Williams described the game as a point-and-click puzzle adventure with pre-rendered graphics. While praising the clever, albeit obvious-once-solved puzzles and the fourth-wall-breaking humor, they noted some navigation confusion and readily available hints. Despite this, they found the game a strong example of the genre.
Robert Maines: Maines found the puzzles challenging, requiring occasional walkthrough assistance. While acknowledging the game's short length and lack of replayability, they still recommended it for puzzle adventure fans.
Torbjörn Kämblad: Kämblad felt A Fragile Mind fell short of other escape room style games, citing muddy presentation and UI design flaws. The abundance of puzzles early on also contributed to a feeling of being lost and overwhelmed.
Mark Abukoff: Abukoff, usually not a fan of puzzle games, found A Fragile Mind enjoyable due to its intriguing puzzles, helpful hint system, and pleasant aesthetic. They praised its accessibility and overall experience.
Diane Close: Close described the gameplay as a challenging and layered puzzle experience, requiring simultaneous problem-solving. They highlighted the excellent visual and audio options, accessibility features, and appreciated the humor.
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