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 but generally positive response.

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

Swapnil Jadhav: Initially skeptical due to the game's icon, Jadhav found the gameplay unique and engaging, praising the challenging yet rewarding puzzles. He recommends 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 humorous fourth-wall breaks, he found the navigation slightly confusing at times. He noted the hint system was perhaps too generous but ultimately helpful.

Robert Maines: Maines enjoyed the first-person puzzle aspect, though he found the puzzles challenging and occasionally needed a walkthrough. He felt the graphics and sound were functional but not outstanding, and the replayability was limited.

Torbjörn Kämblad: Kämblad found A Fragile Mind to be a less impressive escape-room style puzzler. He criticized the muddy presentation, awkward UI elements (particularly the menu button placement), and the pacing, which he felt overwhelmed the player with too many puzzles early on.

Mark Abukoff: Abukoff, who doesn't usually enjoy puzzle games, found A Fragile Mind surprisingly enjoyable. He praised the aesthetic, atmosphere, intriguing puzzles, and the well-designed hint system.

Diane Close: Close described the game's puzzle density as akin to a giant Jenga game, requiring players to solve multiple puzzles simultaneously. She highlighted the excellent visual and sound options, accessibility features, and the inclusion of humor. She also noted the game's relatively short playtime.

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