Ancient Mind (2024)

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

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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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