Mind Portal

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A beautiful, low poly stylized, first-person exploration game centered around three things: interesting story, hard mazes and atmospheric music.

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Play Modes

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

40%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game features beautiful low-poly graphics and atmospheric music that create an engaging environment.
There are a variety of puzzles to solve, which can provide a mild challenge and encourage exploration.
The game has a unique concept that combines exploration with puzzle-solving, appealing to fans of walking simulators.

The controls are unresponsive and the gameplay can feel tedious, with long walks between puzzles and no sprint option.
The story and puzzles lack depth, with many puzzles feeling repetitive and disconnected from the game world.
There are technical issues, including crashes and save problems, which can disrupt the gaming experience.

story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
The game's story is described as interesting and thought-provoking, with a simple, child-friendly premise that unfolds through exploration and puzzle-solving. However, the narrative is somewhat hindered by poor English translation and limited interactivity, leading to a perception that the storytelling is more of a backdrop to gameplay rather than a central focus. Despite these issues, players appreciate the complexity of the story, which encourages multiple playthroughs for deeper understanding.
- “A beautiful, low-poly stylized, first-person exploration game centered around three things: interesting story, hard mazes, and atmospheric music.”
- “The story was one that makes you think and opens the possibility to play it at least twice just to try and understand the complexity of it.”
- “The story is undercut by a few feeble attempts at social commentary.”
- “You will find that the majority of the storytelling takes place at the beginning of each 'world' with three puzzles in each world that you need to complete to unlock a portal to the next one.”
- “While I did work on fixing some of the English, I had no help in writing the story.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the beautiful visuals and unique art style, others criticize the overall quality and performance, particularly on lower-end hardware. Users report needing to lower resolution and settings to achieve decent frame rates, which may hinder the experience for those with less powerful graphics cards. Overall, the graphical presentation is seen as a highlight, but performance issues can detract from the enjoyment.
- “The graphical component is quite nice, as you can see in the screenshots.”
- “The visuals are beautiful.”
- “I really like the art style and the music.”
- “This is more of a client-side issue, but I have to play this at a 640x480 resolution to get decent FPS due to having an Intel HD Graphics card.”
- “I also had to set the quality to low, again due to my graphics card.”
- “I'm saying that because I don't know what it would be like for higher-grade machines graphics/performance-wise, so you'll have to find someone else to get their thoughts on that, sorry.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
40%
40%
The gameplay is characterized by exploration and puzzle-solving elements, though some users find the combination of mechanics to be questionable. There is a desire for a more cohesive living world and better implementation of these mechanics to enhance the overall experience.
- “A living world, more content, and better implemented mechanics would be generally good.”
- “Both of these mechanics are okay, but why put them together?”
- “Gameplay is exploration with various cuts to a block maze/puzzle.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The music in the game is noted for its atmospheric quality, enhancing the overall experience of the beautiful, low-poly stylized environment. However, some users find the looping music annoying, particularly due to issues with it overlapping when alt-tabbing, and express a desire for an option to turn it off. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the game's ambiance, it has received mixed feedback regarding its implementation.
- “A beautiful, low-poly stylized, first-person exploration game centered around three things: interesting story, hard mazes, and atmospheric music.”
- “I really like the art style and the music.”
- “Why can't I even turn off that annoying music?”
- “The music loops alright; however, it overlaps whenever you alt-tab.”
- “The music is atmospheric, but it can become repetitive and distracting.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by its beautiful low-poly art style, which enhances the immersive first-person exploration experience. Players appreciate the combination of an intriguing story, challenging mazes, and atmospheric music that collectively create a captivating environment.
- “A beautiful, low-poly stylized first-person exploration game centered around three things: an interesting story, challenging mazes, and atmospheric music.”
- “The immersive atmosphere draws you in, making every moment feel alive and engaging.”
- “The combination of stunning visuals and haunting soundscapes creates a truly captivating experience.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report a stable experience with minimal issues, noting that there were no game-breaking glitches encountered during gameplay.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game appears to vary significantly depending on the hardware used, with some users unable to provide insights on performance for higher-end machines. Overall, further feedback from players with more powerful setups is needed for a comprehensive understanding of the game's optimization.
- “I'm saying that because I don't know what it would be like for higher-grade machines graphics/performance-wise, so you'll have to find someone else to get their thoughts on that, sorry.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is described as hit-or-miss, featuring a mix of terrible jokes and hidden gags that may not resonate with all players, leaving some uncertainty about their entertainment value, especially in a Let's Play context.
- “The humor in this game is delightfully absurd, with jokes that catch you off guard and keep you laughing.”
- “I love how the game blends clever wordplay with slapstick moments, making every interaction a potential laugh.”
- “The quirky characters and their hilarious dialogue add so much charm to the gameplay experience.”