Fragments Of A Mind
- March 25, 2022
- Silver Eye Studios
Get on SteamHelp Cassandra uncover the truth behind her family's betrayal in this action packed adventure game full of intricate puzzles, vicous enemies and deadly traps.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Engaging story and immersive gameplay with a good balance of action, puzzles, and exploration.
- Well-tuned difficulty levels that provide a challenge without being overly frustrating, especially with the option for replayability through challenges and perks.
- Beautiful graphics and music that enhance the overall experience, making it enjoyable to explore the game's world.
- Some levels, particularly the Graveyard chapter, can be excessively difficult, leading to frustration even on lower difficulty settings.
- Occasional bugs and glitches, such as enemies spawning unexpectedly and frame rate drops during intense moments, can detract from the experience.
- The ending lacks emotional impact and closure, leaving players wanting more resolution to the story.
- story15 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally praised for its intrigue and engaging pacing, with many players enjoying the balance between action, puzzles, and narrative. However, some found the dialogue lacking in depth and the ending less impactful than expected, leaving a desire for more closure. Overall, while the story captivates and motivates exploration, it has moments that could benefit from greater emotional resonance.
“This adventure game is not only impressive in terms of graphics and storyline, but it's also incredibly fun to play!”
“The story is intriguing from the very beginning.”
“An absolute gem of a game, as someone who hasn't played games with puzzles since Portal, it's refreshing. The difficulty of the game feels perfect, beautiful music, and a story that keeps you wanting to play just to find out what is going on.”
“While the ending makes me wish there was more closure, I also did not find every fragment in every chapter to reveal the whole story.”
“It does serve the purpose of feeling like an ending to the story; I just wish it had more of a punch.”
“The gameplay features a mix of a few variants of puzzles, scattered story, lots of evasion, and boss battles.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its engaging mechanics and immersive experience, gradually introducing spells and abilities to avoid overwhelming players. It features a diverse mix of puzzles, evasion tactics, and boss battles, with well-designed levels that encourage exploration and discovery. While enjoyable and varied, the game can present significant challenges, especially on higher difficulty settings.
“Gradually introduces spells and mechanics in the beginning, so it is not overwhelming, but it can become very challenging on hard difficulty.”
“With its engaging gameplay, it's definitely one of the more immersive and enjoyable games out there.”
“The gameplay features a mix of various puzzles, scattered story elements, lots of evasion, and boss battles.”
“The gameplay features a mix of a few variants of puzzles, scattered story, lots of evasion, and boss battles.”
“Gradually introduces spells and mechanics in the beginning so it is not overwhelming, but it can become very challenging on hard difficulty.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for enhancing immersion and complementing the gameplay, effectively setting the mood during exploration and combat. While some players found the tracks to be less memorable, they acknowledged that the music served its purpose well, contributing to an overall engaging experience. Overall, it is described as beautiful and fitting, adding depth to the game's narrative.
“I found the music to be particularly effective in helping me focus on the game and get lost in its world.”
“Whether I was exploring an ancient setting or fighting monsters, the music always added an extra layer of depth to the experience.”
“Beautiful music and a story that keeps you wanting to play just to find out what is going on.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are highly praised for their impressive art style, contributing to an engaging overall experience. However, players noted a lack of graphic customization options, with only bloom and depth of field available. While the music complements the visuals, it lacks memorability.
“This adventure game is not only impressive in terms of graphics and storyline, but it's also incredibly fun to play!”
“The art style is great, the music fits, none of the music was particularly memorable for me, but it served its purpose.”
“There are also no graphic options except for bloom and depth of field.”
“The textures look outdated and lack detail.”
“The overall visual presentation feels bland and uninspired.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Replayability is enhanced by the inclusion of challenges, offering players additional content to explore. While some users may not have engaged with these features yet, they provide a solid option for those looking to extend their playtime.
“Replayability is enhanced through the use of challenges.”
“There are plenty of options for replayability, making it appealing for those who want to extend their playtime.”
“The game offers various modes and challenges that encourage players to return for more.”
“Replayability is added through the use of challenges.”
“I personally have not yet attempted to utilize that for replayability, but it is there for anyone concerned with playtime.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting its immersive quality and exceptional level design, making it a standout feature worth experiencing.
“Definitely recommended for the atmosphere and great level design!”
“The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world.”
“Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report multiple bugs and glitches affecting the game's stability, indicating that it requires further refinement to enhance the overall experience.
“There are several bugs and glitches that need to be addressed.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant frame drops and stability issues during gameplay.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users feel that while the game's mystery effectively engages players, the emotional impact of the ending falls short of expectations, leaving some players wanting a more profound conclusion.
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note that while some grinding may involve trial and error, the tasks are generally short enough to avoid becoming tedious.
“The grinding feels endless and becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
“I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which quickly turned the excitement into boredom.”
“The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the overall experience.”
