Puzzler App Challenges Intellect: "Mind-Bender to Baffle!"

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 mixed reviews. While some lauded its challenging puzzles and witty writing, others found the presentation lacking.

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 engaging. He praised the challenging yet rewarding puzzles, recommending tablet play for an optimal experience.

Max Williams

Williams described the game as a point-and-click adventure with static pre-rendered graphics. He found the story unclear, but appreciated the clever 4th-wall-breaking humor. While praising the well-designed puzzles (though readily solvable with hints), he noted some navigation issues, particularly in the later stages. Despite this, he plans to continue playing.

Robert Maines

Maines found the first-person puzzle adventure challenging, requiring occasional walkthrough assistance. While the graphics and sound were unremarkable, he felt the gameplay was worthwhile for puzzle adventure fans, despite its short playtime and lack of replayability.

Torbjörn Kämblad

Kämblad, a fan of escape-room style puzzlers, found A Fragile Mind underwhelming. He criticized the muddy presentation, hindering puzzle identification, and an inconveniently placed menu button. The abundance of early puzzles also contributed to a disorienting experience, leading him to utilize the hint system extensively.

Mark Abukoff

Usually averse to challenging puzzle games, Abukoff enjoyed A Fragile Mind, appreciating its aesthetic, atmosphere, and well-implemented hint system. He found the puzzles intriguing and the overall experience satisfying despite its brevity.

Diane Close

Close compared the game's puzzle density to a giant Jenga game, highlighting the need for careful observation and note-taking. She praised the smooth Android performance (Google Pixel phones), extensive visual and audio options, and the inclusion of humor. She found it an enjoyable, albeit short, experience for experienced puzzle solvers.

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