Mind

About

"Mind" is a single-player Science Fiction Shooter game with a good soundtrack, lasting approximately 9 hours. The game revolves around the concept of machine consciousness and the Laws of Robotics, while exploring the theme of AI seeking free will. A current game controller issue is being optimized, with keyboard and mouse usage recommended for now.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

65%

Audience ScoreBased on 65 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a wonderful concept with extensive customization options for robot parts, allowing for diverse builds and playstyles.
The art style is beautiful, complemented by a catchy soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
Despite its flaws, the game has a fun core gameplay loop that can be engaging, especially for fans of roguelites.

The game feels unfinished, with many bugs, poor translations, and a lack of clarity in gameplay mechanics and UI.
Movement controls are janky and can be frustrating, leading to a less enjoyable experience during combat.
There is a significant lack of content, with limited weapons and upgrades, making the gameplay feel repetitive and shallow.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
50%
17%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its unique mechanics, solid gunplay, and replay value, while others criticize it for lacking direction and feeling unbalanced. Many players noted issues with enemy variety, combat dynamics, and the overall gameplay loop, suggesting that the game could benefit from significant improvements in its systems design. Despite its charming art style and engaging core mechanics, the gameplay experience is marred by confusion and a lack of feedback, leaving some players feeling that it falls short compared to similar titles.
- “Mm has very detailed pixel graphics, well polished animations, and decent roguelike gameplay which could be a huge loss if you do not actually play this game to enjoy them.”
- “The moment-to-moment gameplay is excellent, and if you like experimenting with different builds, the replay value is unlimited.”
- “Incredible soundtrack, great mechanics, solid gunplay, and all around a very solid roguelite with exciting and balanced upgrades.”
- “I've never seen a game that has so much presentation and quality in its art direction but feels like little to no direction in its gameplay.”
- “As much as I wanted to give the game a fair shot, its gameplay just drags from the very start; weapons feel flimsy and uninspired.”
- “The problems are all with the gameplay systems design, and they are pretty numerous and interconnected, which makes it really hard to explain why the game just doesn't feel right. I think it boils down to the fact that once you figure out the health-regen powerup exists, the game breaks.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
36%
21%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful pixel art style, charming character designs, and distinct regions that enhance the overall visual experience. Players appreciate the polished animations and the engaging soundtrack, although some have noted a lack of graphic options and minor bugs. Overall, the art style is considered a strong point, contributing to the game's fun and fast-paced roguelike gameplay.
- “The visuals are sublime and each of the regions are distinct with new enemies, a few new traps, layouts, and greatly increased chances at higher rarity gear as you progress.”
- “Nuclear Throne/Enter the Gungeon style action roguelike - great pixel art style with very charming and expressive robots, plus cool music.”
- “The art style is beautiful.”
- “I just do not get the sense that there's a clear direction here and while I do like the overall art style, this game needs a translation editor badly, it needed more time to QA and playtest, and I just cannot recommend it in its current state.”
- “No graphics options whatsoever.”
- “What about graphic issues?”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The music in the game is consistently praised as fantastic and memorable, enhancing the overall experience with a catchy soundtrack that complements the fast-paced gameplay. Reviewers highlight the combination of great sound design and engaging music, which contributes to the game's charm and replayability. Many express a desire for the soundtrack to be made available on platforms like Steam or Spotify.
- “The game features a cool art style, great soundtrack, and becomes a lot more fast-paced the further you progress.”
- “The combat feels great, the soundtrack will weld itself to your brain, and that all-important 'one more run' itch always needs scratching.”
- “Also worth noting that the music is fantastic.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The story in the game is perceived as minimal and lacking depth, with players noting that while there are hints of interesting narrative elements and visually appealing characters, the overall context is insufficient to create a meaningful experience. Many users feel that the story does not significantly impact gameplay and remains largely underdeveloped.
- “The characters and story do seem interesting visually, but as of now, there isn't much to go by.”
- “Especially because the things that happen during a run suggest that there is interesting stuff happening story-wise, but it doesn't give enough context to feel very meaningful as of now.”
- “While I don't weigh this very heavily, the story is basically non-existent.”
- “I imagine there's a story, but for the life of me, I'm not seeing it.”
- “Useless like the 'drop bombs in the next room that hurt you too' guy (never used him once, wouldn't recommend wasting the gears to use him), but at least adds some flavor and lets the story progress a little outside of the steam page.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Reviews on optimization are mixed; while some users report that performance issues have been completely resolved, others experience significant lag even on high-end systems, raising questions about the game's optimization compared to other titles like Elden Ring.
- “Performance issues are 100% resolved for me.”
- “Poor performance on a high-end rig (runs Elden Ring fine, so why this lag? Why?)”
- “Optimization?”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is well-executed, featuring clever references and perks that consistently elicit laughter from players. Overall, it effectively engages players with its comedic elements.
- “Their humor and references are on point.”
- “Your sense of humor with some of the perks had me laughing out loud.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report numerous glitches in the game, but note that the developers are actively addressing these issues. Most remaining problems are minor visual and audio glitches that do not significantly impact gameplay.
- “There are lots of glitches.”
- “The developers are hard at work, but what currently remains are minor visual and audio glitches that don't hamper the game itself.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Players highlight that the game's moment-to-moment gameplay is exceptional, and those who enjoy experimenting with various builds will find the replayability to be virtually limitless.
- “The moment-to-moment gameplay is excellent, and if you enjoy experimenting with different builds, the replay value is unlimited.”
- “Each playthrough offers new challenges and surprises, making it hard to put down.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes ensures that no two runs feel the same.”
- “The moment-to-moment gameplay is excellent, and if you like experimenting with different builds, the replay value is unlimited.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to dive back in; the side quests feel repetitive and lack depth.”
- “While the game offers a variety of characters, the lack of meaningful choices means that replaying feels more like a chore than an adventure.”