Fragile Mind: A Perplexing Puzzle to Test Your Wits

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 puzzles and witty writing, others found the presentation lacking.

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

Swapnil Jadhav

Initially skeptical due to the game's seemingly outdated logo, Jadhav found A Fragile Mind surprisingly unique and engaging. He highlighted the challenging yet rewarding puzzles, recommending playing on a tablet for an optimal experience.

Max Williams

Williams described the game as a point-and-click adventure with static pre-rendered graphics. He noted the unconventional puzzle structure, where progressing to the next floor isn't contingent on solving every puzzle on the current one, and some puzzles require items found later. He appreciated the helpful hints, although he felt they were perhaps too readily available. While finding the navigation slightly confusing at times, he ultimately considered 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. He found the puzzles challenging, occasionally requiring walkthrough assistance. While acknowledging the graphics and sound weren't exceptional, he found them adequate. He noted the game's relatively short length and lack of replayability but recommended it to puzzle adventure enthusiasts.

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 UI design, particularly the easily-mis-tapped menu button. He also felt the pacing was off, with too many puzzles available from the outset, leading to disorientation and early reliance on the hint system.

Mark Abukoff

Abuffkoff, typically not a fan of puzzle games due to their difficulty, found A Fragile Mind enjoyable. He praised the aesthetics, atmosphere, intriguing puzzles, and the well-designed hint system. He considered it a worthwhile experience despite its short length.

Diane Close

Close described the game's intriguing premise and compared the experience to solving a giant Jenga tower of puzzles. She highlighted the abundance of puzzles, the need for note-taking, and the game's flawless performance on her Android device. She appreciated the visual and sound options, accessibility features, and the inclusion of humor.

What is the App Army?

The App Army is Pocket Gamer's community of mobile game experts, providing reviews and feedback on new releases. To join, visit their Discord Channel or Facebook Group and answer the joining questions.