Parker & Lane: Twisted Minds

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Parker & Lane: Twisted Minds is a single player casual management game with a mystery theme. It was developed by Big Blue Studios and was released on December 21, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Can you restore Law and Order in this crime drama?

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Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

story9 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

The game features an engaging and complex story with darker themes, making it stand out among typical time management games.
Gameplay improvements include better mechanics, balanced mini-games, and the introduction of multiple playable characters, enhancing the overall experience.
The graphics are visually appealing, with well-designed environments that keep the gameplay fresh and interesting.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, including issues with achievements, freezing, and character glitches that detract from the overall experience.
Some levels become repetitive and less engaging after the initial crime scenes, leading to a decline in excitement as the game progresses.
The character leveling mechanic feels unnecessary and adds a grindy element that some players find frustrating.

story
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is praised for its complexity and darker themes, providing a compelling crime plot that engages players with its twists and character development, particularly that of the protagonist, Lily Parker. While some players found the narrative to be interesting and suspenseful, others noted issues with pacing and bugs that detracted from the experience. Overall, the story is seen as a significant improvement over previous entries, offering a mix of mystery and strategy that enhances the gameplay.
- “The gameplay is not too easy but also not too hard, like a good gamehouse game should be, and the story is very interesting and mysterious.”
- “Luckily, the plot gets much more personal this time, and a lot of reveals in criminal justice eventually made more sense now, such as the reason Lily is taking medications or her being claustrophobic.”
- “The story lines and plots for this season of Parker & Lane are filled with chilling mystery full of twists and turns which you never expect!”
- “The story is okay, no big issue there, but the several bugs killed this game for me.”
- “Rating the story, it just didn't flow well.”
- “Although the story didn't grab me at first, it wasn't too long before it sucked me in and had me playing non-stop.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in "Parker & Lane: Twisted Minds" is praised for its improved mechanics, balanced minigames, and the unique inclusion of multiple playable characters that enhance the narrative. While some players noted persistent bugs and a frustrating leveling system aimed at replayability, the overall experience is engaging, with a well-paced flow that integrates various locations and an intriguing crime plot. The game strikes a satisfying balance in difficulty, making it accessible yet challenging for players.
- “The gameplay is not too easy but also not too hard, like a good gamehouse game should be, and the story is very interesting and mysterious.”
- “It's no secret that I am utterly interested in a crime plot fueled with addictive gameplay, which both got fulfilled with the Parker & Lane series.”
- “Although we may have the bulk of a chapter's levels in one place, we bop around between locations depending on where we are in the story, breaking up the gameplay nicely.”
- “Bugs that were never fixed and a stupid character leveling mechanic which only aims to give a different kind of replayability (grind).”
- “So, gameplay-wise, Parker & Lane: Twisted Minds works like a typical Gamehouse game where the clients have various different requests the player has to fulfill.”
- “This works a bit differently than your usual Gamehouse original stories fare, and the gameplay has been changed up since the first installment, as well.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the improved soundtrack, particularly the background music from the evidence room, others note a lack of music in most stages and issues with volume control. Overall, the music effectively enhances the suspenseful atmosphere of the game, but its inconsistent presence can detract from the experience.
- “The soundtrack is definitely much better than before - I personally love the background music from the evidence room.”
- “If I can describe this game in one word, it would be 'suspense'; not only does the music capture it, but the story also has that element.”
- “Options include separate sliders for music and sound, full-screen, hints, and choice of difficulty, which can be changed at any time.”
- “But it's a bummer that most stages didn't have music.”
- “It's a bit weird when I turn off the loud music; it still plays pretty loudly on the opening screen.”
- “So if you love a cool story, this game is for you, but expect there to be a lack of music and sometimes lagging.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs affecting gameplay, including unresponsive achievements and difficulty in completing levels. Players report that the experience is often frustrating due to these persistent glitches, making it challenging to progress smoothly.
- “It's buggy and doesn't run smoothly.”
- “I could not get past the first 10 levels; it was too incredibly buggy.”
- “At the moment, it is just buggy: achievements don't work, you can't get 3 stars in some levels, and the minigames do not run smoothly.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in "Parker & Lane: Twisted Minds" are praised for their beauty and immersive quality, featuring a striking color palette dominated by purple and intense, bloody crime scenes that enhance the mature themes of the game. The outstanding graphic and movie animation further elevate the overall visual experience.
- “The graphics and movie animation of this season are outstanding as ever.”
- “Although the color is more purple than red, the crime scenes are bloody, which is pretty graphic for this type of game.”
- “Graphic-wise, Parker & Lane: Twisted Minds is beautiful.”
- “The graphic and movie animation of this season is outstanding as ever.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express frustration with the game's replayability, citing unaddressed bugs and a character leveling system that encourages grinding rather than offering meaningful new experiences.
- “Bugs that were never fixed and a frustrating character leveling mechanic that only aims to provide a different kind of replayability through grinding.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is criticized for being buggy and lacking smooth performance, with issues such as non-functional achievements, difficulty in achieving three stars in certain levels, and poorly running minigames.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers note that the game effectively develops its characters, providing surprising depth and complexity despite limited time for character exploration.
- “They also flesh out their characters a surprising amount for how little time they have for character development.”

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Parker & Lane: Twisted Minds is a casual management game with mystery theme.

Parker & Lane: Twisted Minds is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.

Parker & Lane: Twisted Minds was released on December 21, 2018.

Parker & Lane: Twisted Minds was developed by Big Blue Studios.

Parker & Lane: Twisted Minds has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Parker & Lane: Twisted Minds is a single player game.

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