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Colin’s apartment maze has puzzles, dialogues, and some dry humor waiting for you. A surreal adventure of a special kind.
Mindlock - The Apartment is a adventure, point & click and dark humor game
developed by Roof Cut Media
and published by USM.
Released on November 26th 2024 is available on Windows and MacOS
in 2 languages: English and German.
It has received 404 reviews of which 393 were positive and 11 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 14.79€ on Steam.
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Windows
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: 2.5 GHz (Single Core) or 2 GHz (Dual Core)
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 compatible with 512 MB dedicted RAM
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible
MacOS
- OS: OS X Mavericks
- Processor: Intel Core i5 processor
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel Iris Graphics
- Storage: 4 GB available space
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I felt the German way of thinking and of game development from the first moment, so I switched the language to my native tongue and got to work. The game is mostly progressing well and has a focused story with a strong, if slightly simplified, message and only feels like work when you don't know where to go next and the lack of double-click for faster screen transition makes you hate German stubbornness for artistic expression. The game has a therapeutic message it wants to convey through its story. While I have neither the intellect nor wisdom to argue with its positive nature, I also felt a bit preached to and mislead. I can somewhat relate to some of the past experiences of the main character, Colin, but the game's way of resolving or mitigating the issues feels quite frankly a bit too easy. While it is true that we are often the source of our own insecurities, resorting to "it was all a misunderstanding" for major plot points feels insincere for me. But again, I am just one person and not a qualified psychotherapist or anything like that, so my perspective may also be severely biases by my own insecurities. In the end, I think the positive message is worth it on its own to play this game. Even I got motivated to clean up a little bit more than usual today as a result of the ending, so there's that. For some people who have real issues, maybe this game can be the trigger for them to make actual changes to their own lives or get real help. And that would definitely be a great thing.
Mindlock: The Apartment is a surreal psychological adventure set entirely in a single apartment belonging to Colin, a young man who is very much stuck in a rut! The game follows him as he tries to free himself from a familiar new prison. It is a lot of fun to play and will take around 4-6 hours to complete. It has a lot to offer with its faltering and indecisive protagonist, surreal and psychological narrative, and varied puzzle-filled gameplay. It boasts a sinister atmosphere, strange goings on, and some genuinely creepy moments to keep players on their toes. The sketchy, hand-drawn artwork is brilliantly executed and perfectly complements the gameplay, storyline, and protagonist, whilst the enigmatic music bolsters the strange, threatening vibe and further immerses the player in the experience. I thoroughly enjoyed this game and absolutely recommend it to anyone who enjoys point-and-click titles. It stays true to the genre whilst providing some unique and original elements that help it stand out in a positive way. WANT TO KNOW MORE? My full review of this game, where I go into narrative, gameplay, and styling is available on [url=https://indie-hive.com/mindlock-the-apartment/]Indie Hive .
This was a very fun adventure game! I am so glad that I purchased it and it definitely is well worth the money and time to play it. I personally could connect with the main character and the overall story. The story has aspects similar to what someone experiences in psychosis: hallucinations that bring up past memories long forgotten, delusions that push you to question your own existence, life and where you find your place in it all, and voices, beings the mind imagines out of thin air that push you along, that seem to guide you-- this is all too real as someone who has experienced psychosis myself. This game maybe wasn't designed to represent an actual psychotic break from reality, but for me, it hit the nail on the head because I experienced similar things that Collin does. My psychosis helped me understand myself better and know what I want to get out of life once it ended after getting proper treatment. The journey has only just begun and, as Collin discovers, every ending is a new beginning and inspiration will find you and guide you-- have faith in that. I've been inspired by this game, to say the least! I'd like to thank the creator, Rouven Schumacher and all those who played a role in its creation-- it truly is a work of art. It has all the makings of a fun, classic-styled point-and-click adventure with an immersive story and interesting characters, twists, and turns. The puzzles are challenging but not in a way that forces you to consult a walkthrough each time. As long as you explore every angle and examine things closely, you should be able to solve them on your own. It has some aspects that reminded me of Edna and Harvey but the story is more down-to-earth and relatable. You won't be disappointed in this game!
PROS: [*] Engaging story that keeps you curious from start to finish. [*] Excellent dark humor that adds personality and emotional weight. [*] Outstanding voice acting. [*] Beautiful hand-drawn visuals that feel like a living piece of art. [*] Some interesting puzzles. [*] Smooth and responsive gameplay. [*] The highlight system (Spacebar) makes it easy to spot interactable objects, which is very player-friendly. CONS: [*] Since the entire story takes place inside the apartment, there is a lot of backtracking, which can feel repetitive. [*] No way to speed up movement or fast-forward, making replays slower than they need to be. [*] No chapter select or rewind option, so if you miss an achievement, you have to replay large sections of the game. [*] The story tackles an authoritarian father figure, but by the end, he doesn’t seem nearly as bad as the game initially suggests making Collin come across as overly dramatic at times. [*] Some objectives are vague, which can lead to confusion or trial-and-error gameplay. [*] The mouse controls feel backward; left click should interact and right click should show info, not the other way around. OVERALL: This game delivers a strong narrative, great dark humor, and top-tier voice acting wrapped in a gorgeous hand-drawn art style. While it has some design flaws—such as excessive backtracking and limited quality-of-life features—it remains a memorable and enjoyable experience. It’s not perfect, but it stands out as a solid and creative entry in its genre.
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Mindlock - The Apartment is currently priced at 14.79€ on Steam.
No, Mindlock - The Apartment is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 14.79€ on Steam.
Yes, Mindlock - The Apartment received 393 positive votes out of a total of 404 achieving a rating of 8.95.
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Mindlock - The Apartment was developed by Roof Cut Media and published by USM.
Yes, Mindlock - The Apartment is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Yes, Mindlock - The Apartment is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
No, Mindlock - The Apartment is not playable on Linux.
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No, Mindlock - The Apartment does not support VR.
Mindlock - The Apartment is a single-player game.
Yes, there is a DLC available for Mindlock - The Apartment. Explore additional content available for Mindlock - The Apartment on Steam.
No, Mindlock - The Apartment does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, Mindlock - The Apartment does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Mindlock - The Apartment is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Developer
Roof Cut Media
Publisher
USM
Release
26 Nov 2024
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