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Deluded Mind

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50%Game Brain Score
story, atmosphere
gameplay, optimization
45% User Score Based on 62 reviews
Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

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Deluded Mind is a single player puzzle game with horror and violence themes. It was developed by PyxtonStudios and was released on June 15, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and neutral reviews from players.

"Deluded Mind" is a horror game where you play as Dean Catrall, an FBI agent who wakes up in Hillstone Asylum after being kidnapped and dosed with a powerful hallucinogen. As you navigate the institution, reality and illusion merge, creating a terrifying and surreal experience. The game features extreme horror, stunning graphics, and an original soundtrack to enhance the unsettling atmosphere. Your mission is to find your FBI partner and escape the asylum while battling disturbing hallucinations and uncovering the dark truth behind your kidnapping.

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45%
Audience ScoreBased on 62 reviews
story4 positive mentions
optimization4 negative mentions
  • The game features some well-timed jump scares and a decent atmosphere that can instill fear.
  • The graphics are above average for an indie title, with nice details that enhance the environment.
  • There are a handful of challenging puzzles that can provide a sense of accomplishment when solved.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs, including crashes and issues with key items not appearing, which can prevent players from progressing.
  • The level design is overly maze-like, leading to frustration as players often get lost and spend excessive time searching for solutions.
  • Many players found the game too dark, requiring adjustments to gamma settings, and the reliance on jump scares detracted from the overall horror experience.
  • story
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally viewed as unoriginal and thin, with some players finding it confusing and lacking clarity. While a few appreciate the unpredictability and solid integration with gameplay and music, many agree that it fails to deeply engage or enthrall. Overall, the voice acting is considered acceptable for a low-budget title, but the narrative does not stand out.

    • “I like games where I'm not quite sure where the story is going.”
    • “The story, gameplay, music, etc. were all solid!”
    • “This game dazzled me with its fine looks and somewhat interesting story.”
    • “The story was a confusing mess; I had no idea what the game was about.”
    • “Just don't expect to get too enthralled in the story aspect of it.”
    • “The voice acting is passable for a low-budget title; the story is nothing original but serves its purpose well enough.”
  • gameplay
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is criticized for being repetitive and tedious, featuring basic puzzles and frustrating navigation through confusing hallways, which detracts from the overall experience. Players report a lack of engagement, with some finding the mechanics, such as an annoying flash feature, to be more hindrances than enhancements. Overall, the gameplay is described as mediocre and tiresome, failing to maintain interest beyond the initial moments.

    • “The story, gameplay, music, etc. were all solid!”
    • “First impression gameplay (first 20 minutes):”
    • “What you get here is unfortunately your same ol' mental-illness madness tale with cement-shoes gameplay that consists of reading a little of this and a little of that, solving some very basic puzzles, and getting stuck in weird hallways where you have to stumble your way to the exit by picking the right directions.”
    • “What you get here is unfortunately your same ol' mental-illness madness tale with cement-shoes gameplay that consists of reading a little of this and a little of that, solving some very basic puzzles, getting stuck in weird hallways where you have to stumble your way to the exit by picking the right directions (sometimes running from a goofy baddie or two) while generally getting annoyed every 20 minutes further.”
    • “[i] Mediocre and tiresome 'psychological' maze experience, devoid of sounds and with an annoying flash mechanic [in the last part] - avoid!”
    • “After ten minutes of gameplay you're yawning, ten minutes later you're lucky not to nod off.”
  • atmosphere
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is a mixed bag; while it effectively instills dread and tension through unsettling soundscapes and a shift from a slow opening to a more intense experience, some players feel that the dark visuals and certain gameplay elements, like riddles, detract from the overall immersion. Despite these criticisms, many appreciate the potential for a compelling horror atmosphere, particularly in the dream sequences and the mental health hospital setting. Overall, the game offers a blend of subtle horror and classic jumpscares, though not without its flaws.

    • “The opening is slow and somewhat teasing in navigation; however, once the protagonist moves on to the next section, the atmosphere quickly alters by instilling dread and foreboding; unsettling soundscapes kick in on occasion, which greatly heighten the tension of a nightmare taking place.”
    • “Deluded mind offers a lot of potential for a good horror game, jumpscares, a lot of 'what is going on here?' moments and a good atmosphere (whether you're within the dream sequences or in the actual mental health hospital).”
    • “Overall, I think Deluded Mind offers some hours of a good horror game with both a very subtle horror and a classic array of jumpscares.”
    • “It lacks atmosphere by settling on dark and dreary visual choices, and nothing else, although the sound is at least above average.”
    • “The opening is slow and somewhat teasing in navigation; however, once the protagonist moves on to the next section, the atmosphere quickly alters by instilling dread and foreboding. Unsettling soundscapes kick in on occasion, which greatly heighten the tension of a nightmare taking place.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are generally regarded as above average, surpassing expectations for this genre, and are enhanced by the use of the Unreal Engine. Additionally, the visuals are complemented by surprisingly good voice acting.

    • “The graphics are above average, and the voice acting is surprisingly good.”
    • “Graphics are better than you usually expect for these types of games.”
    • “It was built on the Unreal Engine, and the visuals are good.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is lacking, with significant loading times and performance issues, including drops to around 30 fps and noticeable stuttering in certain areas. While these issues are present, they are not considered the primary problem with the game.

    • “The game has huge loading times and the performance was pretty bad at some points (about 30 fps); in one area, the game did stutter.”
    • “It's not optimized as well as it could be, but that's not the bottom line problem.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, particularly highlighting frustrations with waiting times for abilities to recharge, which detracts from the overall experience.

    • “Tedious beyond belief.”
    • “Another issue in the game was the very last riddle to which I also couldn't find the clue, and having to wait so long for the flash to be usable again was rather tedious.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers consistently highlight the music as a solid component of the game, complementing the overall experience alongside the story and gameplay.

    • “The story, gameplay, music, etc. were all solid!”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users report a stable gaming experience with no significant glitches, although some adjustments, like increasing gamma, may be necessary for optimal visibility. Key binding functionality is also praised, indicating a well-implemented control system.

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Deluded Mind is a puzzle game with horror and violence themes.

Deluded Mind is available on PC and Windows.

Deluded Mind was released on June 15, 2018.

Deluded Mind was developed by PyxtonStudios.

Deluded Mind has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Deluded Mind is a single player game.

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