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

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. While some praised the challenging yet engaging puzzles and witty writing, others found the presentation lacking.

Here's a summary of their feedback:

App Army Reviews of A Fragile Mind

Swapnil Jadhav: Initially put off by the game's seemingly dated icon, Jadhav found the gameplay surprisingly unique and highly engaging. The challenging puzzles kept him hooked, making it, in his opinion, one of the best puzzle games available. He recommends playing on a tablet for an optimal experience.

Max Williams: Williams described A Fragile Mind as a point-and-click adventure with static, pre-rendered graphics. While the story remained somewhat elusive, the increasingly complex puzzles across multiple floors kept him entertained. He appreciated the game's self-aware humor and the helpful hint system, though he felt the hints were perhaps too readily available. He noted some navigational confusion but overall considered it a strong example of the genre.

Robert Maines: Maines found the first-person puzzle adventure challenging, requiring occasional use of a walkthrough. While the graphics and sound weren't exceptional, they were adequate. He enjoyed the game but noted its short playtime and lack of replayability.

Torbjörn Kämblad: Kämblad, a fan of escape-room style puzzlers, found A Fragile Mind to be underwhelming. He criticized the muddy presentation, hindering puzzle identification, and the poorly placed menu button. He also felt the pacing was off, with too many puzzles presented at once, leading to frustration and early reliance on the hint system.

Mark Abukoff: Usually not a fan of puzzle games due to their difficulty, Abukoff enjoyed A Fragile Mind. He praised the aesthetic, atmosphere, intriguing puzzles, and the well-implemented hint system. He considered it a worthwhile experience despite its short length.

Diane Close: Close compared the game's experience to waking up near an abandoned circus with cryptic clues. She highlighted the abundance of layered puzzles and the importance of taking notes. She praised the game's smooth Android performance, extensive options, and enjoyable humor.

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