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

This week, Pocket Gamer's 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 its challenging yet engaging puzzles and witty writing, others found its presentation lacking.

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

Diverse Opinions on A Fragile Mind

Swapnil Jadhav: Initially skeptical due to the game's seemingly dated icon, Jadhav found the gameplay surprisingly unique and highly engaging. 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 he appreciated the game's clever puzzles (many of the "aha!" variety) and fourth-wall-breaking humor, he noted some navigational confusion and found the hint system perhaps too generous. Despite this, he plans to continue playing.

Robert Maines: Maines enjoyed the first-person puzzle-solving, but 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 weaker entry in the escape-room genre. He criticized the muddy presentation, confusing UI elements (especially the easily-mis-tapped menu button), and poor pacing, leading to early reliance on the hint system.

Mark Abukoff: Abukoff, who typically avoids puzzle games due to their difficulty, found A Fragile Mind surprisingly enjoyable. He praised the game's aesthetics, atmosphere, intriguing puzzles, and helpful hint system.

Diane Close: Close described the gameplay as a whirlwind of interconnected puzzles, requiring players to solve multiple challenges simultaneously. She highlighted the game's excellent visual and sound options, accessibility features, and appreciated the inclusion of humor.

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