Mindsweeper: Puzzle Adventure +9

I really liked the idea behind this game. It reminds me of the old Dr. Brain games. The story line is interesting and the puzzles are fun. However, once you get to the end of chapter 2 you must pay to continue. The price doesn’t seem bad, 2.99 for the rest of the game plus unlimited hints and no ads. I just wish there was a way to continue without paying. From what I could see of the story it seemed very short (only 5 chapters total) for 2.99 when I probably wouldn’t use many of the hints and the ads didn’t bother me.

It’s a very good introduction to point and click games. Frankly, i prefer the no ads, pay-for-the-whole thing model, myself, but I’m an adult and less averse to rewarding developers for their hard work. And I didn’t mind the ads first, free sample version much at all... Maybe people need it made clear that this is the deal up front. “Look, you can play the lite version for free but that’s it.”

The game itself is good but simple, and so is the plot. I’d say this is a game that an early adolescent could play with interest and no real difficulty, but experienced older players may find it too easy. But we need games like this to get those younger players into the genre, so I’m firmly giving this five stars for the kids. It’s a good game; don’t listen to the grumbling of others about the payment model, as they could have denied access without payment altogether.

I am just now beginning this game, so I can’t rate gameplay. However, I am SO pleased that the developers offered the full game with no ads for $2.99 right from the beginning. I like that integrity. To those who complain, do you think developers have no right to be paid for their work? Players are CLUELESS if they think technology should be free. I wonder if those who complain about the cost would be willing to work for free. I can only imagine that those who complain must be children. Well done, Mindsweeper!