Locked In Mind
- January 4, 2023
- András Nemes
"Locked In Mind" is a story-driven psychological horror game where you uncover the dark secrets of a mysterious asylum. As a patient with amnesia, you must use your wits and the items you find to escape and regain your memories. Along the way, you'll encounter other patients and staff members who may be friend or foe, as well as supernatural forces that threaten your sanity. Can you survive and uncover the truth behind your incarceration?
Reviews
- The game features a variety of levels and environments, providing a fun and engaging escape room experience.
- Puzzles are generally well-designed, offering a light challenge that is enjoyable without being overly frustrating.
- The graphics and atmosphere are appealing, contributing to an overall pleasant gaming experience.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and technical issues, which detract from the overall experience.
- Puzzle instructions and hints are often unclear, leading to confusion and frustration during gameplay.
- The game is quite short, with levels that can be completed quickly, leaving players wanting more content.
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered decent, with some users appreciating the aesthetic and atmosphere, though they note that the quality is not advanced and there are minor graphical glitches and collision issues. Overall, while the visuals are not groundbreaking, they do not detract significantly from the gameplay experience.
“It has some nice graphics and music; nothing too advanced, for it is a quick game, not supposed to be intricate.”
“The graphics are pretty good and it runs well.”
“The graphics were pretty and the atmosphere was super cool.”
“Graphics: low quality, but not game breaking.”
“The only nitpicks that I have are: 1. lots of little graphical glitches, like items flickering, and 2. the stairs in the stage room had some weird collision the second time I tried to go up there.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as average, featuring pleasant tunes that complement the graphics, but it lacks complexity, aligning with the game's quick and straightforward nature.
“It has some nice graphics and music, nothing too advanced, for it is a quick game, not supposed to be intricate.”
“The music is quite average and doesn't stand out in any way.”
“I found the soundtrack to be repetitive and uninspired.”
“The background music feels generic and fails to enhance the gaming experience.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its appealing graphics and engaging ambiance, creating a cool and enjoyable experience without being overly complex. Overall, players find the atmosphere to be a strong point of the game.
“The graphics were pretty, and the atmosphere was super cool.”
“Good atmosphere, not too complicated; overall, pretty good.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users feel that the gameplay does not justify its cost, suggesting that the experience is more suited for a free-to-play model.
“The gameplay is incredibly engaging and keeps you coming back for more.”
“The mechanics are smooth and intuitive, making it easy to pick up and play.”
“Each level offers unique challenges that keep the experience fresh and exciting.”
“Gameplay for the cost: honestly, this game should be free.”
“The mechanics feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to play.”
“There are too many bugs that disrupt the gameplay experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, the game has limited replayability, prompting some players to pause their progress in anticipation of future updates. However, its low price point of 99 cents makes it an appealing option for those willing to revisit it later.
“There probably isn't much replay value, so I think I'll wait a bit before continuing as I expect there are a fair amount of updates coming.”
“The game lacks significant replayability, making it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
“Once you complete the game, there's little incentive to return, as the experience feels largely the same.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story has potential for deeper development and a creepier atmosphere, but it remains enjoyable with clever puzzles. Overall, players are looking forward to future updates that may enhance the narrative.
“There is potential to add an underlying storyline here and give it a real creep factor, but regardless, it was fun with clever puzzles, and I am very excited for the next update!”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
“The characters are one-dimensional and fail to evoke any real emotional connection.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users have reported minor stability issues, including graphical glitches such as flickering items and problematic collision detection with stairs in certain areas.
“The only nitpicks I have are: 1) lots of little graphical glitches, like items flickering, and 2) the stairs in the stage room had some weird collision the second time I tried to go up there.”