Showing Tonight: Mindhunters Incident

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Showing Tonight: Mindhunters Incident is a single player casual puzzle game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by phime studio LLC and was released on November 12, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

Use your detective skills to solve the mystery of the missing film crew and finish the movie.

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Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

music1 positive mentions

story8 negative mentions

The game features a unique and interesting puzzle mechanic that keeps players engaged.
The artwork and graphics are well done, providing a visually appealing experience.
Some puzzles are fun and challenging, offering a different experience compared to typical hidden object games.

The story is poorly executed and lacks coherence, making it difficult to follow.
The game is plagued by glitches and technical issues that disrupt gameplay.
There are very few hidden object scenes, which may disappoint fans of the genre.

story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
57%
31%
The story is widely criticized for being poorly executed, with many reviewers describing it as a hackneyed, low-budget B-movie plot filled with glaring holes and a lack of coherence. While some acknowledge that it serves its purpose in driving gameplay, the overall narrative is deemed unambitious and lacking depth, leaving players unsatisfied. Despite these shortcomings, a few still find the game enjoyable, suggesting that the gameplay may compensate for the weak storyline.
- “The story is based around B-production horror movies; therefore, the plot itself is a bit bizarre.”
- “Some of the things considering gameplay and storyline could be better explained, but in a strange way, it suits the theme of the game.”
- “As most games of the genre, the story isn't ambitious, but it gets the job done, driving you from many nice and somewhat easy puzzles to a few classic scenes.”
- “Clunky and unintuitive, a lot of empty space and repetitive play, and the plot is barely worth mentioning.”
- “It's as if the developers took the half-baked ideas and glaring plot holes from a dozen different low budget sci-fi movies and used a random number generator to assign them a position in the game's 'script'.”
- “Instead, what I got was a gimmicky puzzle system, horribly rendered cut scenes, an unexplained, unfulfilled and poorly-told story, and a complete lack of hidden object sections.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
Gameplay is characterized by a somewhat clunky clicking mechanic, which detracts from the overall experience. While the new shape mechanic is frequently utilized, some elements of the gameplay and storyline lack clarity, though this ambiguity may align with the game's theme. Despite an initial attempt to engage with the game, many players found it difficult to continue beyond the first part.
- “The advertised new shape mechanic is incorporated very often in the game.”
- “Some of the things considering gameplay and storyline could be better explained, but in a strange way, it suits the theme of the game.”
- “The clicking on the basic gameplay of any of these types of games is a little wonky.”
- “Some aspects of the gameplay and storyline could be better explained, but in a strange way, it suits the theme of the game.”
- “I did give it a fair half hour of gameplay to see if it would get better, but by part two, I could not take anymore.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The graphics are generally solid and the artwork is well-executed, but some users have noted issues with pixelation on widescreen displays and poor voiceovers, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The artwork is fairly well done.”
- “The graphics and sounds are solid.”
- “The voice overs are terrible and the graphics are pixelated on wide screen.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The music in the game is highly praised for its nostalgic 8-bit chip sounds, reminiscent of retro arcade games, particularly highlighted in the mini-game "Flap for Life." This aspect adds a charming and engaging auditory experience that resonates well with fans of classic gaming.
- “One big pro: the chip music of the retro arcade video game 'Flap for Life' (a game within the game) features many nostalgic 8-bit sounds.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game evolves from initial frustration to genuine hilarity, with moments of absurdity, such as the use of a piranha, standing out as particularly funny. While some issues stem from translation errors, the overall lack of psychological coherence contributes to a comedic experience reminiscent of Ed Wood films, leaving players laughing out loud as the game progresses.
- “At first, this was frustrating, but then it got funny - really funny - laugh out loud funny as the game moved on (the use for the piranha wins the prize for absurdity).”
- “This isn't merely a language translation problem (though there were several of these throughout the game); this is a total lack of psychological coherence problem, and it is (intentionally?/unintentionally?) hilarious, like an Ed Wood movie.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is frequently criticized due to persistent glitches and problematic puzzles, which detract significantly from the overall experience.
- “It would almost be a good game if it weren't for the glitches and puzzles.”

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Showing Tonight: Mindhunters Incident is a casual puzzle game with horror and mystery themes.

Showing Tonight: Mindhunters Incident is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Showing Tonight: Mindhunters Incident was released on November 12, 2015.

Showing Tonight: Mindhunters Incident was developed by phime studio LLC.

Showing Tonight: Mindhunters Incident has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its story.

Showing Tonight: Mindhunters Incident is a single player game.

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