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.
Here's a summary of App Army member feedback:
Swapnil Jadhav: Initially skeptical due to the game's icon, Jadhav found the gameplay unique and engaging, praising the challenging yet rewarding puzzles. He highly recommends playing on a tablet.
Max Williams: Williams described A Fragile Mind as a point-and-click adventure with static pre-rendered graphics. While he enjoyed the puzzles (describing them as "fairly obvious once you know"), he found the navigation somewhat confusing. He appreciated the hint system, though felt it might be too readily available.
Robert Maines: Maines found the puzzles challenging, requiring occasional walkthrough assistance. While the graphics and sound were functional rather than exceptional, he recommended the game to fans of puzzle adventures.
Torbjörn Kämblad: Kämblad felt A Fragile Mind fell short, criticizing the muddy presentation and UI design choices, particularly the menu button placement. He also felt the pacing was off, with too many puzzles available from the outset.
Mark Abukoff: Despite usually disliking puzzle games due to their difficulty, Abukoff enjoyed A Fragile Mind, praising its aesthetic, atmosphere, and hint system. He considered it a worthwhile experience for its price.
Diane Close: Close compared the game's experience to waking up near an abandoned circus, highlighting the abundance of interwoven puzzles. She praised the game's smooth performance on Android, visual and sound options, and accessibility features.
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