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 App Army members' feedback:

Swapnil Jadhav

Initially skeptical due to the game's seemingly outdated logo, Jadhav found the gameplay surprisingly unique and captivating. He highlighted the challenging yet rewarding puzzles, recommending playing 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 helpful hints, though suggested a slight reduction in their frequency. While finding the navigation somewhat 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 taking photos, finding objects, and solving puzzles. While acknowledging the graphics and sound weren't exceptional, he found the puzzles challenging, occasionally requiring walkthrough assistance. He noted the game's relatively short length.

Torbjörn Kämblad

Kämblad, a fan of escape-room style puzzlers, found A Fragile Mind to be a weaker entry in the genre. 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 early on, leading to disorientation and frequent hint usage.

Mark Abukoff

Abuffkoff, not typically a fan of puzzle games due to their difficulty, found A Fragile Mind enjoyable. He praised the visuals, atmosphere, intriguing puzzles, and the well-designed 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, highlighting the layered puzzle structure and the need for simultaneous problem-solving. She appreciated the abundant visual and sound options, accessibility features, and the game's humor. She found it a satisfying experience.

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