Invisible Mind
- August 9, 2016
- VGstudio
Get on Steam"Invisible Mind" is a surreal philosophical quest where players explore worlds generated by a protagonist's mind to retrieve memories and learn about themselves. Through puzzles and tests, players will discover their own personality traits and explore themes of identity and consciousness. This introspective journey takes place in a unique setting where the protagonist's consciousness has been extracted and stored in a special environment.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautiful and vibrant graphics that create an intriguing surreal atmosphere.
- For fans of niche styles, the game offers a relaxing experience with minimal gameplay pressure, allowing for exploration.
- The ambient soundtrack is enjoyable and adds to the overall aesthetic of the game.
- The English translation is poorly executed, making the dialogue difficult to understand and often nonsensical.
- Gameplay is plagued by technical issues, including glitches, awkward navigation, and a lack of clear objectives.
- The game feels like a lazy collectathon with no cohesive theme, leading to a frustrating and unengaging experience.
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their gorgeous and vibrant aesthetic, creating an immersive visual experience. However, numerous random glitches, environmental issues, and minimal graphical options detract from the overall quality, leading to a perception of sloppiness despite the evident passion behind the visuals.
“The graphics are gorgeous and vibrant, and the ambient soundtrack is pure candy for your ears.”
“While that market appeal is a very niche market, I think if you find the overall aesthetic of the game to be intriguing at all, you'll find some enjoyment from its strange environments and very minimal/abstract story.”
“Random graphical glitches, grass assets float in the sky, parts of the levels pass through each other, there are holes in the environment... it seems unthinkable that something with so much passion put in its visuals could somehow be sloppy, but here we are.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's story attempts to deliver an intellectual narrative about self-reflection but suffers from poor translation, undermining its impact. While it conveys a moral about perseverance, the overall execution feels disjointed, with a minimal and abstract storyline that may appeal to players who appreciate its unique aesthetic.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“Attempting to be an evocative, intellectual story about self-reflection instantly falls apart when your English translation team is translate.google.com.”
“Just unreal engine assets thrown into a map, with stupid missions and puzzles.”
“While that market appeal is a very niche market, I think if you find the overall aesthetic of the game to be intriguing at all, you'll find some enjoyment from its strange environments and very minimal/abstract story.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by poorly explained mechanics and a lack of guidance, leading to reliance on external walkthroughs. While it features simple puzzles, the focus is more on exploring a beautiful, surreal world rather than engaging gameplay, which some players find relaxing despite its blandness and technical shortcomings. Overall, the gameplay is criticized for its lack of depth and quality.
“The gameplay is engaging and offers a perfect balance of challenge and enjoyment.”
“The controls are intuitive, making it easy to jump right in and start having fun.”
“There are simple puzzles to solve, but the idea here isn't just gameplay; it's a beautiful, surreal world to explore and soak in.”
“Game mechanics are so poorly explained with almost no guidance on where to go next that the developer had to post a walkthrough in the discussions tab.”
“The gameplay itself lacks much explanation on what the player is supposed to accomplish and is incredibly simple, akin to most walking simulators. It may even hinge on being bland, but I find the game is relaxing to boot up and wander around, not having to worry about enemies swarming you or needing elite reaction skills as with so many other titles.”
“It is not developed or tested well enough; the technical quality is poor and the gameplay is lacking.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its relaxing and ambient qualities, enhancing the overall experience with vibrant soundscapes. However, it takes a darker turn in the fourth level, introducing unsettling music and visuals that create a sense of horror and urgency.
“The graphics are gorgeous and vibrant, and the ambient soundtrack is pure candy for your ears.”
“The 4th level randomly turns into horror, with dark music, someone chasing you, and photos of random faces flashing on screen.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is praised for its unique concept, emphasizing an immersive "atmospheric headspace" that transcends traditional gaming experiences. Players appreciate the focus on creating a mood rather than adhering to conventional gameplay mechanics.
“The concept is great: it's more of an 'atmospheric headspace' than a game.”
“The immersive environment draws you in and makes you feel like you're part of the world.”
“Every sound and visual detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that lingers long after playing.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized for numerous graphical glitches, including floating assets and environmental inconsistencies, which detract from the overall experience despite the evident effort put into its visuals.
“Random graphical glitches, grass assets float in the sky, parts of the levels pass through each other, there are holes in the environment... it seems unthinkable that something with so much passion put into its visuals could somehow be so sloppy, but here we are.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to enjoy the experience without constant interruptions.”
“I've encountered numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay, from characters getting stuck in the environment to entire levels failing to load.”
