Underplayed Gems

Ancient Mind (2024)

Ancient Mind cover
Developer
HexagonNico
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure
Rating
3.6 of 5, 22 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 8.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A nostalgic top-down adventure that demands careful observation and mental mapping as you navigate dungeons filled with puzzles, traps, and monsters.

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What players say

Players describe Ancient Mind as a Zelda-like with strong puzzle and exploration focus, but split on its execution. Fans praise the clever level design and hidden secrets, while critics highlight tedious backtracking and a lack of checkpoints that reset progress upon leaving dungeons. Some also note the stiff combat and missing diagonal attacks.

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Screenshots

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