Alex Hunter: Lord of the Mind

63%
Game Brain Score Based on 18 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • music
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In Alex Hunter: Lord of the Mind, you play as a private investigator tasked with stopping a madman who has created a mind-controlling machine. Explore a beautifully rendered game world, solve puzzles, and find hidden objects to save the city. The Platinum Edition offers bonus materials including desktop wallpapers, concept art, music, videos, and an additional case for Hunter to conquer.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

63%
Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews
story11 positive mentions
  • Engaging storyline with a multi-layered detective plot that keeps players hooked.
  • Well-designed puzzles and hidden object scenes that strike a good balance in difficulty.
  • Immersive atmosphere enhanced by quality graphics, music, and voice acting.
  • Outdated user interface that could benefit from modernization.
  • Some gameplay sections can lag, affecting the overall experience.
  • Difficulty settings may feel unbalanced, with some puzzles being either too easy or frustratingly hard.
  • story13 mentions

    The game's story is praised for being engaging and multi-layered, featuring a captivating detective narrative complemented by diverse locations and well-integrated puzzles. While some players found the plot occasionally confusing, the overall experience is enhanced by strong art, voice acting, and a fitting musical score, making it an entertaining psychological adventure. The inclusion of bonus content further enriches the storytelling experience.

    • “A gripping psychological adventure with an intriguing storyline and well-designed puzzles.”
    • “Its captivating, multi-layered detective story and diverse locations create a rich exploration experience.”
    • “Additionally, well-executed hops integrated into the story context and a fitting musical score contribute to a consistently intriguing atmosphere.”
    • “It was well drawn, but the plot didn't really make an awful lot of sense.”
  • graphics5 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally appreciated for their art style and variety, despite being somewhat dated due to the game's age. Players find the visuals enjoyable and fitting within the context of the gameplay, especially when compared to more recent titles in the adventure hidden object genre. Overall, while not cutting-edge, the graphics contribute positively to the overall experience.

    • “I loved the music, graphics, story, and puzzles.”
    • “Compared to other games in this genre that have come out in recent years, this had nice graphics, a variety of tasks, and I didn't find it to be simply one hidden object scene following another ad nauseum.”
    • “I like the art style and parts of the game.”
    • “Even if the graphics are not the best given that the game is a bit old, it is still enjoyable.”
  • music4 mentions

    The music in the game is praised for enhancing gameplay and creating an intriguing atmosphere, with a well-executed score that complements the story context. Players appreciate the integration of music with various game elements, including bonus content and overall aesthetics.

    • “Additionally, well-executed hops integrated into the story context and a fitting musical score contribute to a consistently intriguing atmosphere.”
    • “I loved the music, graphics, story, and puzzles.”
    • “Contextual hops and good music enhance gameplay.”
    • “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “While the sound effects are decent, the overall musical score is forgettable and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”
    • “The soundtrack doesn't match the game's tone, leading to a disjointed experience that detracts from immersion.”
  • gameplay3 mentions

    The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring enjoyable mechanics and enhanced by contextual hops and good music. While expert mode offers a balanced challenge, the outdated user interface is seen as a drawback that detracts from the game's overall quality.

    • “In expert mode, it was not too hard, and the overall gameplay was pretty cool.”
    • “Contextual hops and good music enhance gameplay.”
    • “However, a notable downside is the outdated UI, which, while not impeding gameplay, contrasts with the game's overall quality and could be more modern.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The game's gothic atmosphere, complemented by challenging enigmas and a fitting musical score, creates a consistently intriguing experience, despite some pacing issues and rigid controls. The integration of well-executed hops into the story further enhances the overall ambiance.

    • “Additionally, well-executed hops integrated into the story context and a fitting musical score contribute to a consistently intriguing atmosphere.”
    • “The gothic atmosphere and challenging enigmas make up for some pacing issues and rigid controls.”
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