- August 1, 2013
- ZeroDiv
Mind Zero
A potential Persona-killer franchise once some flaws are ironed out. RPG fans will nevertheless enjoy the game, but those new to the genre might be put off by the grindy, linear nature of the game.
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In Mind Zero, players step into the shoes of Kei, a high school student who forms a contract with a powerful weapon-being known as a "MIND." As Kei and his friends are pursued by government forces and other entities, they must uncover the truth behind the "MIND" and navigate the game's action-packed dungeon-crawling RPG gameplay. With a blend of strategic combat and intense battles, Mind Zero offers a unique and engaging gaming experience.








- The story is engaging and features well-written characters, with a visual novel style that some players appreciate.
- The game includes both English and Japanese voice acting, which is generally well-received.
- The combat system has some interesting mechanics and allows for character customization through skills.
- The PC port is poorly executed, with locked resolution, lack of graphical options, and significant control issues, including non-functional controller support.
- Gameplay can be repetitive and grind-heavy, with a lack of variety in dungeons and enemies, leading to a tedious experience.
- The game suffers from a rushed and unsatisfying ending, leaving many plot threads unresolved and frustrating players.
- story64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some praising its intriguing plot and likable characters, reminiscent of the Persona series, while others criticize it for being rushed, formulaic, and at times boring. Many players noted that the storytelling feels disjointed and lacks depth, leading to a less satisfying experience overall. Despite these criticisms, the visual novel elements and voice acting were highlighted as strong points, appealing to fans of the genre.
“The plot of the game is interesting enough and the characters are all very likable.”
“It's a really good dungeon crawler with visual novel elements and a pretty amazing story.”
“That being said, I'm not knocking the game, the story is very rich and it is what's so far driving me to play the game.”
“Although the general idea is not bad, the game itself is extremely boring; story advancement is no less boring, and events feel like they just try to increase gameplay time (and make no sense).”
“Each character is hastily developed, and the story jumps around a lot.”
“I think I read less than an hour of plot for the 20 hours of grinding I needed to do to fight the bosses.”