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 the challenging puzzles and witty writing, others found the presentation lacking.

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

Swapnil Jadhav

Initially skeptical due to the game's seemingly outdated logo, Jadhav found the gameplay surprisingly unique and engaging. He described the puzzles as challenging but rewarding, calling it one of the best puzzle games he's played. 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. He found the story unclear, but appreciated the clever fourth-wall-breaking elements. While praising the puzzle design (calling them "fairly obvious once you know"), he noted some navigational confusion. He found the hint system helpful, though perhaps too readily available. Despite this, he plans to continue playing.

Robert Maines

Maines enjoyed the first-person puzzle adventure, noting the challenge of the puzzles and the need to occasionally consult a walkthrough. While acknowledging the graphics and sound weren't exceptional, he found them adequate. He considered the game's replayability low due to its short length.

Torbjörn Kämblad

Kämblad found A Fragile Mind to be a lower-quality escape-room style game. He criticized the muddy presentation, making puzzles difficult to discern. He also pointed out UI issues, specifically the easily-mis-tapped menu button. He felt the pacing was off, with too many puzzles available early on, leading to a sense of being lost and requiring frequent use of the hint system.

Mark Abukoff

Abukoff, who usually dislikes puzzle games due to their difficulty, found A Fragile Mind enjoyable. He praised the visuals, atmosphere, and intriguing puzzles. He also appreciated the well-designed hint system. He considered it a good, albeit short, experience for the price.

Diane Close

Close compared the game's experience to waking up near an abandoned circus, highlighting the abundance of puzzles and clues. She emphasized the importance of taking in-game photos and notes. She praised the smooth Android gameplay (on Google Pixel phones), visual and sound options, accessibility features, and the humor.

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