App Army Assemble: A Fragile Mind - \"Will this puzzler leave you scratching your head?\"

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 the challenging puzzles and witty writing, others found the presentation lacking.

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

Swapnil Jadhav

Initially dismissing the game based on its seemingly outdated logo, Jadhav found the gameplay surprisingly unique and engaging. He highlighted the challenging yet captivating puzzles, recommending the game be played on a tablet for optimal experience.

Max Williams

Williams described A Fragile Mind as a point-and-click adventure with static pre-rendered graphics. He noted the unconventional puzzle structure, where solving all puzzles on a floor isn't always necessary, and some require items obtained on subsequent floors. He appreciated the fourth-wall-breaking humor and hints, though he felt the hint system was perhaps too generous. While finding the navigation slightly confusing at times, he ultimately deemed it a strong example of the genre.

Robert Maines

Maines described the first-person puzzle adventure's premise: waking up in a building's garden with amnesia. Progress involves photography, object discovery, and clue-solving. While acknowledging the graphics and sound weren't exceptional, he found the puzzles challenging and occasionally needed a walkthrough. 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 the UI design, particularly the easily-mis-tapped menu button. He also felt the pacing was off, with too many puzzles available from the start, leading to disorientation and early reliance on the hint system.

Mark Abukoff

Abufkoff, not usually a fan of puzzle games due to their difficulty, found A Fragile Mind enjoyable. He praised the visuals, atmosphere, intriguing puzzles, and helpful hint system, recommending it despite its short length.

Diane Close

Close used a captivating analogy to describe the game's puzzle density, comparing it to a giant Jenga game. She highlighted the numerous simultaneous puzzles in each room, the importance of note-taking, and the game's flawless performance on Android. She also praised the visual and sound options, accessibility features, and the inclusion of humor.

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