Puzzle Fans Unite: Fragile Mind Unveils Its Enigma

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 praised its challenging puzzles and witty elements, others found the presentation lacking.

Here's a summary of App Army members' feedback:

Diverse Opinions on A Fragile Mind

Swapnil Jadhav initially dismissed the game based on its logo but found the gameplay surprisingly unique and engaging, highlighting its challenging yet rewarding puzzles. He recommends playing it on a tablet for the best experience.

Max Williams described the game as a point-and-click adventure with static pre-rendered graphics. He appreciated the clever, albeit sometimes overly generous, hint system and the fourth-wall-breaking humor. While he found the navigation slightly confusing at times, he considers it a strong example of the genre.

Robert Maines enjoyed the first-person puzzle-solving aspects, though he noted the graphics and sound were unremarkable. He found the puzzles challenging, requiring occasional walkthrough assistance, and felt the replayability was limited.

Torbjörn Kämblad, however, felt the game fell short. He criticized the muddy presentation, hindering puzzle clarity, and the UI design, particularly the easily-mis-tapped menu button. He also found the pacing uneven, with too many puzzles available at the outset.

Mark Abukoff, despite usually disliking puzzle games due to their difficulty, found A Fragile Mind enjoyable. He appreciated the aesthetic, atmosphere, intriguing puzzles, and the helpful hint system.

Diane Close compared the game's experience to waking up near an abandoned circus, highlighting the abundance of interconnected puzzles. She praised the smooth Android gameplay, extensive options, and the humor woven into the gameplay.

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