Brain Teaser Unveiled: "App Army Assembles for Enigmatic 'Fragile Mind'"

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 a humorous touch, received a mixed but largely positive response.

Reviewers found the puzzles challenging yet engaging, with some praising their unique design and clever incorporation of humor. However, opinions on the game's presentation varied.

Swapnil Jadhav initially underestimated the game based on its logo, but ultimately lauded its innovative gameplay and challenging puzzles, recommending tablet play for an optimal experience.

Max Williams described the point-and-click adventure, noting its non-linear puzzle progression where some puzzles require items obtained on later levels. He appreciated the helpful hints (though perhaps too readily available) and the game's self-aware humor. Navigation, however, was identified as a minor point of confusion.

Robert Maines described the first-person puzzle-solving mechanics and the necessity of taking photos and finding clues. While acknowledging the graphics and sound were unremarkable, he found the puzzles difficult but ultimately rewarding for puzzle adventure fans.

Torbjörn Kämblad, while a fan of escape-room style games, found A Fragile Mind to be underwhelming. He criticized the muddy presentation, hindering puzzle visibility, and an inconveniently placed menu button. The abundance of initial puzzles also contributed to a feeling of disorientation.

Mark Abukoff, usually averse to challenging puzzle games, found this title enjoyable, appreciating the aesthetic, atmosphere, and intuitive hint system. He highlighted the game's accessibility options and recommended it as a short but satisfying experience.

Diane Close likened the gameplay to a complex Jenga tower of puzzles, emphasizing the need for note-taking and photo-documentation. She praised the humour, smooth Android performance, and extensive visual/sound options, concluding with a positive assessment.

The App Army, Pocket Gamer's community of mobile gaming experts, provided these reviews. Interested in joining? Check out our Discord or Facebook group and answer the three access questions.