State of Mind Reviews
**You want to read Crime and Punishment? I have a suggestion: read The Tell-Tale Heart. There. I saved you a hundred hours.
It's an intriguing cyberpunk story – well, the first half of it. Then it becomes a mess of clichés.
Review in Russian | Read full review
State of Mind has nothing special to offer for Sci-Fi fans and even arcade gamers, and besides that, the gameplay is slow and the potentially solid story isn't developed well enough. But it still is a step forward for Daedalic Entertainment who did a great job in designing a futuristc Berlin 30 years from now.
Review in Persian | Read full review
State of Mind offers a very good, "hard" sci-fi tale that deals with the theme of futurism, and, most importantly, consciousness. Some flaws do exist, like the many dull plot sections, and the simplistic, unimpressive puzzle-solving, but, as a whole, this will please most fans of narrative-driven adventure titles.
State of Mind is a thrilling mystery that knows how to keep its audience engaged.
Another adventure game from Daedalic Entertainment. But this time not very adequate, even with absorbing theme.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
State of Mind tells a captivating story of two men who find themselves wrapped up in a plot that touches on questioning life itself.
Whilst State of Mind boasts an impressive level of immersion for an indie title, its let down by its content. Half is exciting and fresh and involves unravelling the plot and exposing the secrets of the game, whereas the other half feels like filler. It’s a slow burning mystery and one that has a great finale and conclusion, but slow gameplay may result in the stones in this thriller being left upturned.
The fact I'm having to go back to Fahrenheit on the Xbox as a reference point for State of Mind shows what an under-represented category the story driven adventure genre has become. I hope that changes in the coming years because State of Mind tells a really interesting tale with teriffically multi-dimensional characters only let down by some unwillingness to give the player control.
State of Mind is a brilliant title for the ones who like to enjoy a story of high quality and a subject to dare for the ones who are strong enough to ask the real questions.
Despite the slow start and uninteresting storyline, the game picks up as you begin to become more invested with the characters and their lives. The story ends up being told perfectly through a mechanically solid and visually impressive third person adventure game. Highly recommended to anyone who wants to unwind with a very good narrative adventure.
Daedalic nos da su obra más adulta y profunda, con un cuidado guión que invita a la reflexión de hacia dónde se dirige el ser humano y de lo que las personas estamos dispuestos a pagar por la “evolución”
Review in Spanish | Read full review
I can appreciate strong narratives that are designed to tell a story, but if you’re going to go that route you’d better be sure it’s something well worth the ride. Unfortunately, for all of its visual flair and promise you start with the ultimate ride simply doesn’t deliver consistently enough to make it much fun along the way. If you’re looking for a slow-paced reflection on the future, with a little intrigue and perhaps some cliche thrown in, it may well suit you. For everyone else you’d probably be better off enjoying the Blade Runner movies and saving yourself a few hours.
With a bit of slimming down and improvements in sound and movement, State of Mind could have been something really special. Instead, we have a rare case of a game that doesn’t live up to the promise of its art style, and that’s a real shame.
State of Mind is a game that had potential, but in the end, it offered only a decent experience and nothing more. Good adventure game, but not groundbreaking.
Review in Slovak | Read full review