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.

Here's a summary of App Army member feedback:

Swapnil Jadhav

Initially skeptical due to the game's icon, Jadhav found A Fragile Mind surprisingly unique and engaging. He praised the challenging yet captivating puzzles, recommending tablet play for 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 all puzzles on the current one, and some puzzles require items obtained later. He appreciated the helpful hints, although he felt they were perhaps too readily available. While finding the navigation slightly confusing at times, he considered it a minor issue and overall deemed the game a strong example of the genre.

Robert Maines

Maines highlighted the first-person perspective and the photo-taking mechanic integral to puzzle-solving. While acknowledging the graphics and sound were not exceptional, he found the puzzles challenging, occasionally requiring walkthrough assistance. He noted the game's relatively short length and lack of replayability.

Torbjörn Kämblad

Kämblad found A Fragile Mind to be a less impressive escape-room style puzzle game. He criticized the muddy presentation, hindering puzzle visibility, 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.

Mark Abukoff

Abukoff, typically not a fan of puzzle games due to their difficulty, found A Fragile Mind enjoyable. He appreciated the visual and audio options, the game's aesthetic, and the well-designed hint system. He considered it a positive experience despite its short length.

Diane Close

Close described the game's intriguing premise and puzzle density, comparing it to a giant Jenga game. She praised the smooth Android performance, numerous visual and sound options, and the inclusion of humor. She noted the game's playtime varied depending on puzzle-solving skills.

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