Showing Tonight: Mindhunters Incident
- November 12, 2015
- phime studio LLC
Get on SteamUse your detective skills to solve the mystery of the missing film crew and finish the movie.
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Reviews
- The game features a unique silhouette puzzle mechanic that adds a different challenge compared to traditional hidden object games.
- Some puzzles are enjoyable and provide a good level of difficulty, making them engaging for players.
- The graphics and sound design are solid, contributing to an interesting atmosphere that aligns with the B-movie theme.
- The story is poorly executed and lacks coherence, making it difficult to follow and unfulfilling.
- The game is plagued by glitches and technical issues, including freezing and unresponsive controls, which detract from the overall experience.
- There are very few hidden object scenes, and the repetitive nature of the puzzles can become tedious quickly.
- story13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 31 % negative mentions
The story of the game is widely criticized for being poorly executed, with many reviewers describing it as a clichéd and disjointed narrative reminiscent of low-budget B-movies. While some acknowledge that it serves its purpose in guiding gameplay, the overall consensus is that the plot is lacking depth, filled with plot holes, and fails to engage players meaningfully. Despite its shortcomings, a few players found the bizarre elements fitting within the game's theme, though this did not significantly enhance their enjoyment.
“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 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.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a basic clicking mechanic that some users find awkward, and while the new shape mechanic is frequently utilized, the overall execution leaves much to be desired. Additionally, the integration of gameplay and storyline could benefit from clearer explanations, though this ambiguity may align with the game's theme. Despite giving it a fair chance, some players found it unengaging after a short period.
“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 mechanics in this game are a bit wonky, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience.”
“I gave it a fair half hour of gameplay to see if it would improve, but by part two, I just couldn't take it anymore.”
“Some aspects of the gameplay and storyline could be better explained, but oddly enough, it fits the game's theme.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-executed, with solid artwork and sound design; however, some users noted issues with pixelation on widescreen displays and criticized the quality of the voiceovers.
“The artwork is beautifully crafted.”
“The graphics and sound design are impressive.”
“The voiceovers are terrible and the graphics are pixelated on widescreen.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in "Flap for Life," a mini-game within the main game, is praised for its nostalgic 8-bit chip sounds, reminiscent of classic retro arcade games. This aspect adds a charming and engaging auditory experience for players.
“One big pro: the chiptune music of the retro arcade video game 'Flap for Life' (a game within the game) features a variety of 8-bit sounds.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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, whether intentional or not.
“At first, this was frustrating, but then it got funny - really funny - laugh-out-loud funny as the game moved on (the use of 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.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is marred by frequent glitches and problematic puzzles, significantly detracting from the overall experience.
“It would almost be a good game if it weren't for the glitches and puzzles.”
