A Fragile Mind: Unravel the Puzzle in App Army Assembly

This week, Pocket Gamer's App Army tackled the puzzle adventure A Fragile Mind, a recent release from Glitch Games. The game, inspired by classic escape rooms but with a humorous twist, received mixed reviews from our community. While some lauded its challenging puzzles and witty writing, others found its presentation lacking.

Here's a summary of their feedback:

Diverse Opinions on A Fragile Mind

Swapnil Jadhav initially dismissed the game based on its seemingly outdated logo, but ultimately praised its unique gameplay and engaging, though difficult, puzzles. He highly recommends playing it on a tablet.

Max Williams described the game as a point-and-click adventure with static pre-rendered graphics. He found the story unclear, but appreciated the clever fourth-wall-breaking elements and the helpful (though perhaps overly generous) hint system. While he enjoyed the puzzles themselves, he noted some navigational confusion. Despite this minor issue, he considers it a strong example of the genre.

Robert Maines highlighted the game's first-person perspective and the photo-taking mechanic used to solve puzzles. While acknowledging the graphics and sound weren't exceptional, he found the puzzles challenging and occasionally required using a walkthrough. He noted the game's short length and lack of replayability.

Torbjörn Kämblad, however, found A Fragile Mind to be a less satisfying experience. He criticized the muddy presentation, hindering puzzle identification, and the poorly placed menu button, leading to accidental taps. The abundance of puzzles available from the start also contributed to a feeling of being lost and overwhelmed.

Mark Abukoff, typically not a fan of the genre, surprisingly enjoyed A Fragile Mind. He appreciated the visuals, atmosphere, intriguing puzzles, and the well-designed hint system. He considered it a worthwhile experience despite its short playtime.

Diane Close used a creative analogy, comparing the gameplay to piecing together clues in a chaotic environment. She praised the abundance of puzzles, the in-game humor, and the smooth performance on Android. She also highlighted the extensive visual and audio options and accessibility features.

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