Invisible Mind

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Invisible Mind is a single player action game. It was developed by VGstudio and was released on August 9, 2016. It received very positive reviews from players.

"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.

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Audience ScoreBased on 331 reviews

emotional20 positive mentions

gameplay4 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and surreal experience, with beautiful visuals and an atmospheric soundtrack that many players found enjoyable.
Players reported feeling emotionally engaged, with some describing it as a source of comfort and joy, despite its chaotic nature.
The game is inexpensive and provides a surprising amount of entertainment, with some players losing track of time while exploring its world.

The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including poor translation, graphical glitches, and frustrating gameplay mechanics that detract from the experience.
Many players found the gameplay to be repetitive and lacking in depth, with a focus on collecting items rather than meaningful interactions or challenges.
The overall execution feels unfinished, with a lack of coherent story and design, leading to a frustrating experience for those expecting a polished product.

emotional
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Players report a strong emotional impact from the game, describing it as both surprisingly wholesome and capable of causing "emotional damage." Many express a deep investment in the experience, noting moments of laughter and tears, and highlighting its ability to engage them on a personal level despite its seemingly cursed appearance. Overall, it is characterized as an emotional rollercoaster that effectively captivates and resonates with players.
- “I cried.”
- “I laughed, I cried, I alt-tabbed.”
- “But I'm invested emotionally.”
story
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The game's story attempts to explore themes of self-reflection and life's unpredictability, but is hindered by poor translation and clumsy execution, leading to a lack of coherence and depth. While some players may appreciate its abstract narrative and unique environments, the overall storytelling is criticized for being minimal and poorly presented, failing to meet the standards of more polished titles.
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “The story, even though it was told in a very clumsy way, with text in broken English that sometimes wasn't even fully visible, touched interesting subjects.”
- “Attempting to be an evocative, intellectual story about self-reflection instantly falls apart when your English translation team is translate.google.com.”
- “Not even a fascinating story.”
- “If you expect a story with the philosophical depth and skillful execution of 'The Talos Principle', then this game's broken language and buggy text display will feel jarring.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are described as vibrant and visually appealing, showcasing a strong artistic vision. However, numerous technical issues, such as graphical glitches, floating assets, and poor model quality, detract significantly from the overall experience, leading to a mixed reception. While some players appreciate the unique aesthetic, many criticize the execution as sloppy and outdated.
- “The graphics are gorgeous and vibrant, and the ambient soundtrack is pure candy for your ears.”
- “The visuals: oh this game is certainly visualized.”
- “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 into its visuals could somehow be sloppy, but here we are.”
- “Rather bad graphics and 3D models (1996-like), constant screen blackouts, resolution problems (letters left or right of screen), nonsense dialogs with no depth at all.”
- “Graphics are bad.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as both soothing and immersive, enhancing the overall experience with a vibrant ambient soundtrack that captivates players. It effectively sets the mood, transitioning from relaxing melodies to darker tones during intense moments, contributing to the game's dreamlike and sometimes eerie atmosphere. Overall, the music is praised for its ability to keep players engaged and focused throughout their journey.
- “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.”
- “Music: there is a very low ambiance of music that plays while you journey and it does so in a way that keeps me thinking and focused.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for its lack of clear guidance and poor mechanics, leading to confusion and reliance on external walkthroughs. While it features simple puzzles and encourages exploration of a surreal world, many players find it repetitive and poorly optimized, likening it to low-effort shovelware. Despite these issues, some appreciate the relaxing nature of the game, allowing for a more contemplative experience rather than intense action.
- “Overall gameplay is fun: I found myself not only mentally intrigued, but also allowing myself to drift into the actual game to the point where I started logically thinking about the various questions laid out before me to ask.”
- “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 of where to go next that the developer had to post a walkthrough in the discussions tab.”
- “In reality, it's low-effort Russian shovelware, with copy-pasted rooms in every repetitive map, terrible optimization, even worse translation, and gameplay as bad as fingernails on a chalkboard.”
- “It is not developed or tested well enough; the technical quality is poor and the gameplay is bad.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is described as a unique "headspace" rather than a traditional gaming experience, with exceptional sound design that enhances the overall ambiance. However, there is concern that some critics may not fully appreciate or engage with the game's atmospheric qualities, potentially undermining its value.
- “The concept is great: it's more of an 'atmospheric headspace' than a game.”
- “The atmospheric sound work was outright excellent in my opinion.”
stability
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The game's stability is marred by numerous graphical glitches, such as floating assets and environmental inconsistencies, which detract from the overall experience. Additionally, translation issues in the English version further highlight the lack of polish, making it difficult to appreciate the intended depth of the 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 into its visuals could somehow be sloppy, but here we are.”
- “A lot of translation glitches in the English version, you name it.”
- “If you expect a story with the philosophical depth and skillful execution of 'The Talos Principle', then this game's broken language and buggy text display will feel jarring.”