Alex Hunter: Lord of the Mind

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Alex Hunter: Lord of the Mind is a single player casual puzzle game with a mystery theme. It was developed by EpicStar and was released on July 18, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

Track down a missing scientist as you explore the place where reality meets illusion. Over many years, Private investigator Alex Hunter had worked on dozens of cases involving murder, theft, bribery and fraud; and nothing fazed him. Until, a young lady came to his house asking him to help find her father, the renowned scientist, Professor Patterson. The professor had vanished from his house, with…

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story17 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

Engaging detective story with well-integrated puzzles and hidden object scenes providing a satisfying casual adventure experience.
High-quality artwork, detailed environments, and good voice acting that enhance immersion and atmosphere.
Helpful game features including a fast travel map, in-game journal, built-in walkthrough, and collectibles that add depth and ease gameplay.

Game feels dated with an outdated user interface and some repetitive music that detract from the experience.
Backtracking can be tedious with repeated hidden object scenes where objects reappear, causing some frustration.
Puzzle difficulty balance is inconsistent, ranging from too easy to overly challenging or relying on trial-and-error rather than logical solutions.

story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74%
17%
9%
The story is generally praised for being engaging, multi-layered, and well-integrated with the game's settings and puzzles, offering a captivating detective experience. Some users found it clever and entertaining, with nice extras like a bonus chapter and secret room enhancing the narrative. However, a few noted the plot loses momentum toward the end or lacks full coherence.
- “Its captivating, multi-layered detective story and diverse locations create a rich exploration experience.”
- “The game is long, the story is clever and compact.”
- “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.”
- “The story starts promising but fizzles out before the end.”
- “It was well drawn, but the plot didn't really make an awful lot of sense.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
22%
11%
Users generally appreciate the game's art style and artwork, noting it as a strong point despite somewhat dated graphics. The visuals are considered satisfactory and fitting for the genre, contributing to an enjoyable overall experience alongside the music and voice acting.
- “Compared to other games out there of this genre that have come out in recent years (adventure hidden object - that's my characterization anyway), this had nice graphics, a variety of tasks, and I didn't find it to be simply one HOS following another ad nauseum.”
- “Resolution is satisfactory, the artwork is on a higher level, and the voice acting is really good.”
- “Beautiful locations and artwork.”
- “Even if the graphics are not the best given that the game is a bit old, it is still enjoyable.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music is generally praised for enhancing gameplay and creating an engaging atmosphere, though some users find it repetitive. Overall, it complements the story and game elements well.
- “Contextual hops and good music enhance gameplay.”
- “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.”
- “Music is extremely repetitive.”
- “+ok music.”
- “-bonus chapter, bonus hidden room, bonus x-file, trophies, music, concept art”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The gameplay is enjoyable and engaging, especially with features like contextual hops and good music enhancing the experience. While expert mode isn't too challenging, additions like the bonus chapter and secret room provide valuable story content. However, the outdated UI slightly detracts from the otherwise polished gameplay.
- “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 they did not mention during the gameplay.”
- “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
100%
The atmosphere is praised for its detailed environments, seamless integration of story-related hops, and a fitting musical score, creating a consistently engaging and immersive experience.
- “Nice atmosphere and detailed environments.”
- “Additionally, well-executed hops integrated into the story context and a fitting musical score contribute to a consistently intriguing atmosphere.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding in this game is often tedious and lacks enjoyment, with many puzzles feeling more like a chore than engaging challenges.

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Alex Hunter: Lord of the Mind is a casual puzzle game with mystery theme.

Alex Hunter: Lord of the Mind is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.

Alex Hunter: Lord of the Mind was released on July 18, 2019.

Alex Hunter: Lord of the Mind was developed by EpicStar.

Alex Hunter: Lord of the Mind has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Alex Hunter: Lord of the Mind for its story but disliked it for its music.

Alex Hunter: Lord of the Mind is a single player game.

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