Ancient Mind

53%
Game Brain Score Based on 10 reviews
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  • graphics
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Explore a region of mystery and danger in Ancient Mind, a modern take on the classic top-down puzzle-action adventure. Explore dungeons, fight monsters, solve puzzles, and discover the truth about ancient legends. This game will put your spacial awareness to the test with a sequence of environmental puzzles, levels characterized by a non-linear structure made of keys and locks, dungeons full of…

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53%
Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a charming art style and engaging gameplay that captures the essence of classic Zelda-like adventures.
  • Exploration is rewarding, with many secrets to discover and dungeons that ramp up in complexity and challenge.
  • The game is polished with fluid animations and strategic enemy placements, making for a satisfying and challenging experience.
  • The design choice to reset progress in levels when leaving an area can be frustrating and detracts from the overall enjoyment.
  • Some puzzles are considered trivial and lack the challenge expected from a game of this genre.
  • Combat can become exhausting in the late game due to tanky enemies and limited health, leading to a grueling experience.
  • gameplay5 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by a streamlined approach to dungeon-crawling, reminiscent of platformer levels, which enhances its charm and focus on core mechanics. Players appreciate the engaging puzzles and enemy interactions, contributing to a fun and enjoyable experience despite its simplicity.

    • “Charming art style and fun gameplay loop!”
    • “It's like if you took the Zelda-like dungeon-crawling gameplay, removed all the fluff around it, and treated the dungeons more like individual levels in a platformer.”
    • “It's not super fancy, but it does harness the charm and core concept of the gameplay mechanics in its own way.”
    • “Loving the puzzles and enemy mechanics.”
  • story2 mentions

    The story is engaging and encourages player exploration, though some reviewers wish for a richer narrative with more characters and locations. While the game emphasizes dungeon experiences typical of the Zelda series, it may leave those seeking a deeper story feeling somewhat unsatisfied.

    • “The story is also interesting, and it invites you to figure things out yourself; I've only cleared the game any% and haven't seen everything yet, but I'm really liking how it's turning out so far.”
    • “This game focuses mainly on the dungeon aspect of Zelda, so my main critique is that I wish it had more of a story, more characters, cities, etc. However, you will get a lot more dungeons than any Zelda game to make up for this!”
  • graphics1 mentions

    The graphics are characterized by a charming art style that complements the engaging gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “The graphics are absolutely stunning, with vibrant colors and intricate details that bring the world to life.”
    • “The art style is charming and perfectly complements the fun gameplay loop.”
    • “Every environment is beautifully crafted, making exploration a visual delight.”
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