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 mixed reviews.

Some App Army members lauded the challenging yet engaging puzzles and witty writing, while others criticized the game's presentation.

Here's a summary of their feedback:

Diverse Opinions on A Fragile Mind

Swapnil Jadhav: Initially skeptical due to the game's logo, Jadhav found the gameplay surprisingly unique and highly engaging. He recommends playing on a tablet for the best experience.

Max Williams: Williams described the game as a point-and-click adventure with static pre-rendered graphics. While praising the clever, albeit sometimes obvious, puzzles and the humorous fourth-wall breaks, he noted some navigational confusion. He found the hint system helpful but perhaps too readily available.

Robert Maines: Maines appreciated the first-person puzzle solving but found the puzzles challenging, requiring occasional walkthrough consultation. He considered the graphics and sound adequate but noted the game's brevity.

Torbjörn Kämblad: Kämblad found A Fragile Mind to be a weaker entry in the escape-room genre. He criticized the muddy presentation, awkward UI design (especially the menu button placement), and uneven pacing, leading to feelings of being lost early on.

Mark Abukoff: Despite generally disliking puzzle games, Abukoff enjoyed A Fragile Mind, praising its aesthetic, atmosphere, intriguing puzzles, and well-designed hint system.

Diane Close: Close described the game's puzzle density as a "giant Jenga game," requiring players to solve multiple puzzles simultaneously. She highlighted the strong visual and sound options, good accessibility, and appreciated the humor.

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