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 a mixed, yet largely positive, response.

Some App Army members lauded the challenging yet engaging puzzles and witty writing, while others felt the game's presentation could have been improved.

Here's a summary of their feedback:

App Army Reviews of A Fragile Mind

Swapnil Jadhav: Initially skeptical due to the game's seemingly outdated icon, Jadhav found the gameplay surprisingly unique and highly engaging. He praised the challenging puzzles and recommended 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. While appreciating the clever puzzles and fourth-wall-breaking humor, he found the navigation somewhat confusing at times. He noted the helpful hint system, though perhaps a little too helpful. Despite this minor criticism, he highly recommended the game.

Robert Maines: Maines found the first-person puzzle adventure challenging, requiring occasional use of a walkthrough. While the graphics and sound weren't exceptional, he felt they were adequate. He considered it a worthwhile experience for puzzle adventure fans, although short and lacking replayability.

Torbjörn Kämblad: Kämblad, a fan of escape-room style puzzlers, found A Fragile Mind to be underwhelming. He criticized the muddy presentation, confusing UI (particularly the menu button placement), and uneven pacing. He felt the abundance of early puzzles hindered the player's ability to get their bearings.

Mark Abukoff: Abukoff, who usually avoids puzzle games due to their difficulty, found A Fragile Mind surprisingly enjoyable. He praised the aesthetic, atmosphere, intriguing puzzles, and the well-designed hint system. He gave it a strong recommendation.

Diane Close: Close described the game's puzzle density as akin to a giant Jenga game, requiring players to juggle multiple clues and puzzles simultaneously. She highlighted the game's smooth performance on Android, extensive options, and enjoyable humor. She highly recommended it.

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