Mind Games
- March 4, 2016
- AK Games
Get on Steam"Mind Games" is a collection of 10 thought-provoking mini-games that test cognitive abilities. Players solve puzzles, memorize patterns, and make strategic decisions in this brain-training title. With its simple yet engaging gameplay, Mind Games serves as a fun and challenging way to exercise cognitive skills.
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Reviews
- Mind Games offers a good variety of challenging puzzles that can provide a significant mental workout.
- Some players appreciate the nostalgic feel of the graphics and the variety of traditional puzzles included.
- The game can be entertaining for those who enjoy brain teasers and are looking for a challenge.
- The game suffers from poor presentation, including a lack of graphical options, unclear instructions, and a frustrating user interface.
- Many puzzles are repetitive and lack originality, with some being overly difficult without proper guidance on how to solve them.
- Technical issues, such as bugs and a lack of proper audio controls, detract from the overall experience, making it hard to recommend.
- music24 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many users noting that it appears to be ripped from other titles, specifically "The 7th Guest" and "The 11th Hour." Players have criticized the lack of audio controls, leading to frustrating experiences with overlapping tracks and inconsistent themes, especially when alt-tabbing. While some find the midi-style music fitting for the game's atmosphere, the overall sentiment is that it requires original compositions and better technical implementation.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“But more to the point, 'The 7th Guest' was set in a haunted mansion, so the creepy sounds, the ominous music, and the maniacal laughter fit that atmosphere.”
“Reviewing it standalone, it is basically midi-style music.”
“Bewilderingly, the game doesn't include proper audio controls, so you can't turn off the annoying background music; you'll need to alt+tab out and stop the music using the Windows sound mixer.”
“There are technical issues too: every music track is a different theme than the other (and don't loop), you can't go into window mode (even by alt+enter), can't adjust the audio levels in-game, and alt-tabbing in and out can be rather annoying (alt-tabbing in starts a new track and may cause audio overlapping).”
“Most notably, it needs original and better-suited music and sound effects, an in-game menu with at least some basic options, and a native English speaker to rewrite the instructions which are hard to understand as they are right now.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for their lack of options and overall quality, with many reviewers noting the absence of resolution adjustments and meaningful tweaks. The visual presentation is described as simplistic and reminiscent of 90s PC games, featuring cheap stock graphics and minimal animations, leading to a perception that it resembles a slideshow rather than an engaging game. While some players find the nostalgic aesthetic acceptable, the general consensus is that the graphics are underwhelming and detract from the overall experience.
“The graphics remind me of the nostalgia of 90s PC games.”
“There aren't any graphics options, but to me, it runs greatly with the given graphics.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
“While the artwork itself is mediocre and might be considered passable, the visual presentation here is negligible; it might as well be a slideshow or a YouTube video.”
“The presentation is too simple, with cheap stock graphics, no consistent style, and barely any animations.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for its lack of clear instructions and a user interface that feels outdated, resembling a browser game with static 2D images. Players must learn various puzzle mechanics on their own, which can be frustrating, and while the game may appeal to experienced puzzle solvers, it is deemed unsuitable for those less skilled. Overall, the gameplay experience is marred by significant flaws that detract from its potential enjoyment.
“This game is essentially a randomized puzzle game with various mechanics you have to learn to solve the puzzle.”
“Gameplay may last a while if you don't cheat, and it's cheap. Only buy if you are a puzzle master; skip if you're a puzzle novice.”
“You're expected to know how the puzzle mechanics work with no explanation of how pieces or moves work or even what the goal of any given puzzle actually is.”
“However, it has major flaws that affect the gameplay of the entire game.”
“Graphics are meh, gameplay may last a while if you don't cheat... and it's cheap... only buy if you are a puzzle master, skip if you're a puzzle scrubber.”
- story8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many players noting that it fails to provide a meaningful narrative or progression beyond solving puzzles. Additionally, poor translation further detracts from the overall experience, leaving players disinterested and unimpressed.
“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.”
“No story, no real progression except for getting to the next puzzle.”
“The translation is awful, but this goes from the 50€ awesome new games to the lowest ones, so I really don't care. And since there's not a plot, of course one can keep the game in English and go with it.”
“Hardly a success story; gamers just weren't all that interested in the game.”
- stability6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -17 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's stability is marked by several bugs, particularly with the music and achievements, which have been problematic until recently. While it runs well with the existing graphics, the lack of graphics options and insufficient instructions may require players to rely on their experience with puzzle games to navigate effectively. Overall, the game has potential but suffers from notable stability issues.
“The game runs smoothly with the given graphics, providing a stable experience overall.”
“Despite the lack of detailed instructions, the game maintains a stable performance, allowing players to enjoy the challenge.”
“For those familiar with puzzle games, the stability of the gameplay makes it easy to adapt and figure things out.”
“At least there are some nice achievements... but even those were buggy until recently.”
“-music (sounds good, but buggy and probably ripped)”
“-music (sounds good, but buggy and probably ripped)”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, citing a lack of control over puzzle selection and insufficient guidance for solving them. The process of skipping puzzles is also criticized for being overly cumbersome, requiring excessive resets, which detracts from the overall experience.
“You don't have control of what puzzle to do, there's no hints of how to solve a puzzle, and skipping is a bit tedious to do (have to reset 100 times to skip one puzzle) which is to encourage you to solve the puzzle instead of trying to skip it.”
“Tedious, boring, and horrible instructions.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of 'The 7th Guest' is effectively crafted through its haunted mansion setting, enhanced by creepy sounds, ominous music, and maniacal laughter, all of which contribute to a chilling and immersive experience.
“The 7th Guest is set in a haunted mansion, and the creepy sounds, ominous music, and maniacal laughter perfectly enhance that atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere of the game is incredibly immersive, drawing players into its eerie world with every sound and visual detail.”
“From the haunting visuals to the chilling audio, the atmosphere of the game keeps you on the edge of your seat.”
