Alex Hunter: Lord of the Mind

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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.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Alex Hunter: Lord of the Mind screenshot

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews

story18 positive mentions

grinding1 negative 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.
Beautiful artwork and immersive atmosphere enhanced by good voice acting and music.

Outdated user interface and lack of Steam achievements detract from the overall experience.
Some hidden object scenes can be frustrating due to unclear object placements and excessive backtracking.
Inconsistent puzzle difficulty, with some being either too easy or overly challenging.

story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
13%
9%
The game's story is generally praised for being engaging and well-crafted, featuring a multi-layered detective narrative that keeps players entertained. While some found the plot to be somewhat confusing, the integration of puzzles and captivating locations enhances the overall experience. The inclusion of a bonus chapter and secret room adds depth, providing additional context and closure to the storyline.
- “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.”
- “The bonus chapter is a good addition and conclusion to the story, and the secret room gives you more information they did not mention during the gameplay.”
- “It was well drawn, but the plot didn't really make an awful lot of sense.”
- “The game is long, the story is clever and compact.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
11%
22%
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many players appreciating the art style and artwork quality, despite acknowledging that the visuals may not be cutting-edge due to the game's age. Users highlight the variety and beauty of the locations, as well as the satisfactory resolution, contributing to an enjoyable overall experience. While some mention that the graphics are decent rather than exceptional, they still enhance the game's appeal alongside its engaging story and puzzles.
- “I loved the music, graphics, story, and puzzles.”
- “Compared to other games out there of 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.”
- “+ beautiful locations and artwork.”
- “Even if the graphics are not the best given that the game is a bit old, it is still enjoyable.”
- “Resolution is satisfactory, the artwork is on a higher level and the voice acting is really good.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
33%
17%
The music in the game is generally praised for enhancing gameplay and creating an intriguing atmosphere, with well-executed contextual elements. However, some users find it to be repetitive, indicating a mixed reception overall.
- “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.”
- “Music is extremely repetitive.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring enjoyable mechanics and enhanced by contextual hops and good music. While the expert mode offers a balanced challenge, the outdated UI detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, the bonus chapter and secret room provide valuable content that enriches the story.
- “In expert mode, it was not too hard, and the overall gameplay was pretty cool.”
- “Contextual hops and good music enhance gameplay.”
- “The bonus chapter is a good addition and conclusion to the story, and the secret room gives you more information that was not mentioned during the 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.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
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.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, with many puzzles lacking enjoyment and feeling more like a chore than an engaging challenge.
- “I don't know what it was about this game, but many of the puzzles were tedious and didn't feel fun at all.”