Fractured Minds

$1.99

Release Date:: Nov 14, 2019
Developer:: EmilyMGames
Publisher:: Wired Productions
Platforms:: Windows Mac

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About the Game

"Fractured Minds is an immersive puzzle game that uncovers the daily struggles of people living with anxiety and mental health issues. It is designed to give the player a genuine insight into the experiences of those quietly living with mental illness – the feelings of isolation, of being trapped, of everyday situations being distorted beyond recognition.

My own anxiety has been very debilitating and I wanted to create a game that shares my experiences and provokes real discussion about this topic that is often misunderstood and rarely spoken about. It recently won the Young Game Designers BAFTA award (15 – 18 category) and now I’d love for you to play.

I realise the game is provocative and at times uncomfortable – but I felt that it was so important to be honest and true-to-life – confronting mental illness is extremely challenging and uncomfortable.

Thank you to everyone who has supported Fractured Minds. Your energy has helped to elevate support and awareness for mental health."

-- Emily Mitchell

Fractured Minds is an immersive artistic short game, exploring anxiety and mental health issues.

Winner of the BAFTA Young Game Designers Award, Fractured Minds is a game created by Emily Mitchell, then 17-years-old, with the hope of aiding understanding and awareness of mental illness.

Embark on a journey through the human psyche and experience six atmospheric and thought-provoking chapters, each symbolising a different aspect or challenge associated with mental health issues; from isolation to anxiety, with everyday situations being distorted beyond recognition.

Raw, emotive and earnest, Fractured Minds demonstrates that video games are capable of communicating vital messages in imaginative ways. It is a game that seeks to encourage empathy and champion support for the millions living with mental health issues.

Wired Productions is proud to support Safe In Our World, a gaming industry charity striving for mental health awareness. 80% of the proceeds will help fund Emily’s career as well as future initiatives from Safe In Our World.

Take a personal and honest journey through the human psyche.
Interact with your environment to overcome challenges and puzzles across 6 levels, each inspired by real life obstacles.
Explore the emotions surround emptiness, anxiety, depression and paranoia.
Enjoy a rich and immersive soundtrack including “Silence” provided kindly by Kai Engel.
A thought-provoking experience about what it means to live with mental health.

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User Reviews

Mixed

3 user reviews

67%

Positive

User #155320 english

34 min at review

Recommended

I remember playing this game for the first time on my xbox, had no idea it was on steam so i decided to playthru it again. Its a really short game that does a great job in visualizing different mental health issues. I'd recommend it to anyone whos struggling with mental health or just anyone whos curious about mental health. But for the price, theres not alot of games out there that can send the same message that Fractured Minds can. Ill eventually playthru it again, only complaint I have that it wasnt longer.

User #307947 english

42 min at review

Not Recommended

Not bad, but not worth playing either. It's impressive that this was created by someone so young, but that's about the only thing that impressed me. The game itself was uninteresting, and its supposed insight into the anxious mind was lacking.

System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:

OS *: Windows 7/8/10 (32-bit)
Processor: Intel core i3 @ 2.4GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel HD 4000 / NVIDIA GeForce 620M (or equivalent)
DirectX: Version 9.0
Storage: 1586 MB available space

FAQ

How much does Fractured Minds cost?

Fractured Minds costs $1.99.

What are the system requirements for Fractured Minds?

Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7/8/10 (32-bit) Processor: Intel core i3 @ 2.4GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD 4000 / NVIDIA GeForce 620M (or equivalent) DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 1586 MB available space Recommended: Recommended: OS *: Windows 8/10 (64-bit) Processor: Intel Core i7 @ 2.5GHz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 950M (or equivalent) DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 1586 MB available space

What platforms is Fractured Minds available on?

Fractured Minds is available on Windows PC, macOS.

Is Fractured Minds worth buying?

Fractured Minds has 67% positive reviews from 3 players.

When was Fractured Minds released?

Fractured Minds was released on Nov 14, 2019.