Info about Mind Diver: Official game description: **Explore the Mind Ocean to solve a twisted case** -------------------------------------------------- You are a Mind Diver. Using experimental technology, you explore Lina's Mind Ocean, fixing her memories to solve an unprecedented missing persons case. Lina's subconscious hides many secrets, critical to unraveling the dark case. **Restore broken memories and uncover the past** ------------------------------------------------ Every memory you investigate is missing a key detail. Anything could be the solution. Fill out the correct detail to reveal more of the past. **Challenging and satisfying deduction** ---------------------------------------- Every solution is logical, but not obvious. You'll need the right clues to deduce the truth. Listen to private conversations. Inspect small details. Slow down and engage your mind to make the right connections. **A heartbreaking love story** ------------------------------ A couple deeply in love have both broken down. Lina is losing her memories and Sebastian has gone missing. A disturbing party seems to cover up something else. And a dark tragedy is buried deep in Lina's mind. **Beautifully executed** ------------------------ * Fully voice acted * Unique 3D-scan style * Award-winning story and puzzle design * ~4-5 hours of tightly paced gameplay Made by Indoor Sunglasses ------------------------- We're a tiny team of curious game devs that love mysteries and discoveries. We wear Indoor Sunglasses so that no one can see us cry. Our games make people ask questions and solve harder problems than they thought possible. We met through making the earliest school version of Mind Diver, a detective game based on our heartbreaks. It was nominated as Best Student Game at IGF 2023. We set out to make a grander Mind Diver that could make anyone feel smart and feel seen. Hopefully we'll get to bring you many more mysterious games in the future. Release date: Sep 28, 2025 Categories: Deductive Reasoning Puzzle, Narrative Adventure, Walking Simulator, Detective Gameplay, Memory-based Puzzle Solving, Audio-based Puzzle Solving, First-Person Perspective Feature scans: - Steam Deck: score 30; verdict: Playable with Minor Issues; summary: The Steam Deck experience for this game is generally positive, with smooth performance and vibrant visuals. However, there are some issues with small text and sensitive scrollbars that can make playing on a TV with a controller challenging. Additionally, specific game mechanics might frustrate some players, but this is not unique to the Steam Deck. - Hardware Profile: No data Feature extractions: - Community Price: No data - Playtime Metrics: No data - Time-to-fun: No data - Player Archetypes: No data Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category. Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews. What players like: - Excellent and thought-provoking story (weight 0.74): The game's story is highly praised for being interesting, logical, and adult-oriented. It is well-written, emotionally impactful, and deals with serious subjects, making it a masterpiece in narrative design. - Engaging and well-designed puzzles (weight 0.6): The game features a variety of puzzles that are challenging yet not too difficult, integrated well into the plot, and engaging enough to keep players intrigued. The puzzles are designed to make players feel smart and are a perfect mechanism for the game's narrative. - Unique and stylish visual design (weight 0.51): The game features a unique visual style based on 3D scanning of real objects and locations. The graphics are stylish, engaging, and well-suited to the game's setting, creating a striking and warped visual experience. - Well-done soundtrack and sound design (weight 0.46): The music and sounds are well-done, complementing the atmosphere and enhancing the emotional impact. The soundtrack is enjoyable, fitting, and adds to the overall experience. - Emotional and immersive gameplay (weight 0.42): The gameplay evokes a range of emotions and involves uncovering the past and restoring the chronology of events. It is a mix of walking simulator and puzzles, creating a unique and immersive experience. - Intuitive and unique gameplay mechanics (weight 0.35): The gameplay is intuitive, creative, and not overly complex. It involves unique mechanics such as using audio information to advance the plot and diving into memories, making it a satisfying experience. - Worth the price and recommended (weight 0.2): The game is considered well worth the money, offering a stunning and captivating experience that is highly recommended by reviewers. - No motion sickness issues (weight 0.12): Despite being a first-person perspective game, it does not cause motion sickness, making it accessible and comfortable to play for a wider audience. Common complaints: - Game is too short (weight 0.43): Many players expressed dissatisfaction with the game's length, stating that it is too short for the price and offers poor value for money. The short playtime was a common complaint among reviewers. - Puzzles are too easy (weight 0.39): Players found the puzzles to be too simple, straightforward, and lacking in complexity. Some puzzles were criticized for being brain-burning and slowing progress, while others were noted for being too easy and not numerous enough. - Story lacks depth (weight 0.34): The story was criticized for being plain, lacking twists, and feeling clichéd. Players found the storyline unremarkable and unsatisfying, particularly towards the end. - Limited content and variety (weight 0.18): The game spans only a single case/story with no multiple endings, leading to a thin content experience. Players also noted that the puzzle elements were oversold and somewhat clichéd. - Gameplay becomes monotonous (weight 0.13): The gameplay was described as overly linear and monotonous, particularly in the later stages. The linear and clichéd plot made it difficult to sustain interest throughout the game. - Movement and interface issues (weight 0.11): The movement between stages was found to be tedious due to the dash operation. The interface was criticized for being clunky, particularly with the use of esc and tab keys. - Music is spaced out (weight 0.09): The music was noted to be sublime but too spaced out. Some players found the music to be cloying and not to their taste. - Game is overpriced (weight 0.07): Several players mentioned that the game is not worth the price and is more expensive than it should be given the content and length. - Graphics and visuals not appealing (weight 0.06): Some players found the graphics to be unappealing and not to their taste. The visual language was criticized for lacking emotional impact. - Voice acting lacks emotion (weight 0.06): The voice acting was criticized for not always conveying the emotional tone effectively. Players felt that the voice acting could have been better in certain parts. Gameplay feedback: - Memory-based puzzle solving (weight 0.97): The gameplay revolves around exploring and repairing fragmented memories to uncover the story. Players move through different memories, finding clues, and piecing together the narrative by interacting with objects and listening to dialogues. - Audio and deduction puzzles (weight 0.74): The game features puzzle-solving mechanics that rely heavily on audio clues and deductive reasoning. Players need to listen carefully to dialogues and use contextual clues to solve puzzles and progress through the story. - Narrative-driven experience (weight 0.43): The game is strongly focused on its narrative, with players diving into the memories of characters to uncover a personal and emotional story. The gameplay is designed to support and enhance the storytelling. - Unique art style and gameplay (weight 0.31): The game features a distinctive 3D scan art style and offers a unique gameplay experience that combines elements of walking simulators, puzzle-solving, and narrative-driven adventures. - Exploration and interaction (weight 0.2): Players spend a significant amount of time exploring environments and interacting with objects to find clues and solve puzzles. This exploration is key to uncovering the story and progressing through the game. - Inspired by Obra Dinn (weight 0.15): The game draws inspiration from 'Return of the Obra Dinn,' featuring similar deduction puzzles and a narrative-driven experience. It includes references and Easter eggs that fans of Obra Dinn will appreciate. - Detective mystery genre (weight 0.1): The game falls within the detective mystery puzzle genre, requiring players to use their observational and deductive skills to solve the mystery. It combines elements of romance and suspense. Performance notes: - Good performance on various systems (weight 0.11): The game is noted to run well on medium-spec computers and smoothly on the Steam Deck, indicating good optimization. - Visual effects cause eye strain (weight 0.11): The real-scan polygon visual effects and general VFX in the game are reported to cause eye strain and slight 3D dizziness effects. - UI and text size problems (weight 0.07): The game has small text and sensitive scrollbars, which can make the user interface difficult to navigate and read. - Game crashes in the second region (weight 0.05): The game is reported to crash repeatedly when trying to enter the second region. - Data loss bug (weight 0.04): There is a reported bug that causes data loss in the game. - Aiming sensitivity issues (weight 0.04): The aiming sensitivity in the game does not decrease when zoomed in, which can affect gameplay. - Issues with lighting (weight 0.04): There are mentions of issues related to lighting in the game, although specific details are not provided. Recommendations: - Narrative-driven puzzle game enthusiasts (weight 0.43): This game is highly recommended for players who enjoy narrative-driven puzzle games. It is particularly suited for those who appreciate unusual narratives, poignant sadness, and games similar to Silent Will and Obradinn. - Recommended for purchase on discount (weight 0.19): Several reviewers suggest buying the game when it is on a good discount. It is considered a good sale purchase target and suitable for casual puzzle lovers. - Fans of mystery and investigative games (weight 0.18): The game is recommended for fans of investigative and narrative games, as well as those who enjoy mystery and puzzle games. It is ideal for players interested in story and puzzle games with light puzzling elements. - Highly recommended by players (weight 0.18): Many reviewers strongly recommend the game to anyone who will listen. It has received high praise and is considered worth experiencing at least once. - Positive recommendations in different languages (weight 0.1): The game has received positive recommendations in various languages, indicating its broad appeal and enjoyment across different regions. - Suitable for casual and light gaming (weight 0.09): The game is recommended for those who enjoy light, one-day linear deduction games. It is also suitable for casual puzzle lovers and those who enjoy searching, thinking, and comparing. - Desire for more content (weight 0.04): Some reviewers expressed a desire for more stories in the game, with different characters and mysteries. This suggests that while the game is enjoyable, players are eager for additional content. Other player notes: - DLC and game completion time (weight 0.07): Reviewers are inquiring about the possibility of downloadable content (DLC) for the game. They also mention the time it takes to complete the game and some language barriers they faced. - Request for VR support (weight 0.04): Several reviewers have expressed a desire for the game to add support for virtual reality (VR), indicating an interest in a more immersive gaming experience. - Excessive developer advertising (weight 0.04): Some reviewers noted that the developers made a high number of advertising posts on Reddit, which might be seen as excessive promotion. - Inaccurate terminology usage (weight 0.04): The game uses the term 'Acetaminophen' instead of 'Paracetamol', which is not accurate for the setting in Copenhagen. This has been noted by reviewers as a point of inaccuracy. Emotions: - Enjoyment (weight 0.2): Players enjoy the engaging storyline, intuitive gameplay, and unique visual style. The puzzle-solving experience and emotional narrative contribute significantly to their enjoyment. - Satisfaction (weight 0.12): Players feel satisfied with the enjoyable story, characters, and gameplay mechanics. The game's pacing, length, and immersive experience also contribute to this feeling. - Joy (weight 0.12): Players experience joy from the beautiful and immersive story, amazing graphics, and fun puzzles. The gameplay and narrative, along with the aesthetic and presentation, also bring delight. - Frustration (weight 0.06): Players feel frustrated due to the lack of hints for puzzles, encountering bugs, and difficulty spikes. Annoying mechanics and uncompleted achievements also contribute to this frustration. - Excitement (weight 0.06): Players are excited by the unique and high-quality gameplay, engaging story, and characters. The sense of accomplishment and the game's unique art style and music also generate excitement. - Disappointment (weight 0.06): Players feel disappointed due to the game's short length compared to its price and misleading marketing. Unfulfilled potential, unsatisfying endings, and light puzzle elements also contribute to this feeling. - Sadness (weight 0.05): Players feel sadness due to the story's emotional depth and thought-provoking narrative. The story's focus on love and its overall tale evoke this emotion. - Confusion (weight 0.04): Players feel confused due to the lack of hints in some memory gaps and a couple of confusing areas in the game. The ending and dedication also add to this confusion. - Sympathy (weight 0.04): Players feel sympathy due to the story's emotional core and its ability to resonate with them. The narrative evokes genuine feelings of sympathy. - Nostalgia (weight 0.04): Players feel nostalgic due to the game's narrative and emotional depth. The game's ability to make players reflect on their past and miss the characters contributes to this feeling. - Immersion (weight 0.04): Players feel immersed due to the game's striking visuals and surreal atmosphere. The combination of Low Poly art style and 3D scanning technology enhances this immersion. - Interest (weight 0.02): Players are interested in the engaging story and unique gameplay. The concept of Mind Diving also piques their interest. - Curiosity (weight 0.02): Players are curious about the innovative theme and story. Hidden achievements also spark their curiosity. - Engaged (weight 0.02): Players feel engaged due to the game's unique setting and puzzle mechanics. The puzzle-solving mechanics and narrative keep them engaged. - Bewilderment (weight 0.01): Players feel bewildered due to the story's complex and intriguing narrative. The game evokes genuine bewilderment through its storytelling. - Amazement (weight 0.01): Players are amazed by the unique gameplay and narrative. The game's innovative approach to storytelling and gameplay mechanics contributes to this amazement. - Appreciation (weight 0.01): Players appreciate the story about grown adults dealing with tough issues. The narrative's depth and emotional resonance evoke appreciation. - Intrigued (weight 0.01): Players are intrigued by the concept of diving into someone's consciousness. The game's unique premise and narrative spark their intrigue. - Wonder (weight 0.01): Players feel a sense of wonder and strangeness from experiencing memory traversal for the first time. The unique gameplay mechanics evoke this emotion. - Regret (weight 0.01): Players feel regretful due to the story having only one ending, which they find disappointing. The lack of multiple endings contributes to this feeling.}