Ancient Mind

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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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Play Modes

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

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

story2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features interesting dungeon-crawling gameplay that emphasizes exploration and puzzle-solving, reminiscent of classic Zelda titles.
It has a charming art style and polished animations, creating an engaging atmosphere for players.
The game offers a variety of challenging dungeons and secrets to discover, making it rewarding for players who enjoy uncovering hidden elements.

The game design forces players to restart levels from the beginning if they leave an area, which can be frustrating and disrupts the flow of gameplay.
Some puzzles are considered trivial and lack challenge, leading to a less satisfying experience for players seeking depth.
Combat can become exhausting in the later stages due to tanky enemies and limited health, making the final levels feel like a grind.

gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by a streamlined approach to dungeon-crawling, reminiscent of Zelda, but presented as distinct levels akin to a platformer. Players appreciate the charming art style, engaging puzzles, and enemy mechanics, all contributing to a fun and cohesive gameplay loop, despite its simplicity. Overall, it effectively captures the essence of its core mechanics while maintaining a charming aesthetic.
- “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.”
story
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The story is engaging and encourages players to explore and uncover its mysteries, though some reviewers feel it lacks depth in terms of characters and world-building. While the focus is primarily on dungeon exploration, which is more extensive than in previous Zelda games, there is a desire for a richer narrative experience. Overall, players appreciate the intriguing plot but wish for a more developed story.
- “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.”
- “One more thing: this game focuses mainly on the dungeon aspect of Zelda, so if there is one critique I have, it's 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!”
- “This game focuses mainly on the dungeon aspect of Zelda, so if there is one critique I have, it's that I wished 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.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by a charming art style that enhances the overall gameplay experience, contributing to a fun and engaging atmosphere.
- “The graphics feature a charming art style that enhances the overall gameplay experience.”
- “The visuals are stunning, with a unique art style that captivates players.”
- “The vibrant graphics and attention to detail create an immersive gaming environment.”