State of Mind

 PC
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. Hooked Gamers
    Aug 24, 2018
    90
    Despite a few drawbacks and narrative tangles, State of Mind is a great game that I had a ton of fun playing. The attention that's gone into creating an engaging world results in an experience that has a lot to offer anyone willing to be a more passive participant in the engaging experience. It’s a slow burn, the perfect game to relax with for a few evenings like a season of a good tv show.
  2. DualShockers
    Aug 13, 2018
    90
    State of Mind is extremely cinematic, from its sweeping cutscenes, to how the story’s drama unfolds.
  3. Impulsegamer
    Sep 20, 2018
    86
    While State of Mind does follow pretty directly in the footsteps of prior cyberpunk stories and themes… it’s not always what is being told but how it’s being told that makes the difference… and State of Mind can draw you in and make you want to know what’s going on. If in doubt, wait for it to be on special… but if you want a less hectic gaming experience with a cinematic feel… State of Mind could be just what you are after.
  5. Ragequit.gr
    Aug 14, 2018
    83
    A ten hour journey to our near future, featuring an aesthetically pleasing art style and a very human drama that successfully lands the philosophical questions of being and wonders about the limits of what is human and what existence is. Not a traditional adventure but a well-directed cyberpunk experience.
  6. The Games Machine
    Aug 14, 2018
    82
    Although the gameplay does not have much to offer, it is practically impossible not to love this dynamic adventure of Daedalic Entertainmen: thanks to its own style, State of Mind is able to tell a story that is worth living.
  7. PC Games
    Aug 13, 2018
    82
    A well-executed overall concept á la Black Mirror and Altered Carbon.
  8. CD-Action
    Jan 9, 2019
    80
    It’s a solid material for a movie. That form might actually be more suitable, because it would eliminate State of Mind’s biggest issues: awful controls and the fact that there are few interactions and decisions to make. However I recommend it to every cyberpunk fan, because even the writers of Deus Ex games could learn a thing or two from State of Mind. [11/2018, p.61]
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  9. Jeuxvideo.com
    Aug 16, 2018
    75
    If State of Mind is slow, it’s only because it takes the proper amount of time to unfold its world and story. Gameplay may be a bit limited but there are so many good ideas about the concepts it evokes that you can’t help but love it.
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  1. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Aug 16, 2018
    It’s a real shame. If State of Mind was more minimalist in its plot, and focused on exploring and completing character arcs rather than absurd thought experiments, if it dealt with one or two of the themes of posthumanism, instead of six or seven all at once… we might have had something really special on our hands.

Awards & Rankings

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#45 Most Shared PC Game of 2018

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 65 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 65
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 65
  3. Negative: 3 out of 65
  1. MarcioCavalcant
    Feb 19, 2019
    8
    I have no idea why some "critics experts" gave this game such a bad score as low as 50! This game might not be a masterpice, but it isI have no idea why some "critics experts" gave this game such a bad score as low as 50! This game might not be a masterpice, but it is undoubtedly good!! It touches many philosophical questions but don't dwell on them enough to make the game unappealing or too complex for the audience. I has a good story and very nice artsyle (it's ok if you dislike this, since it's pretty subjective).… Full Review »
  2. supahlupah
    Aug 24, 2018
    8
    The game is amazing. I recall Geralt Voice on Adam, the only defect is the interaction of the narrative
  3. runner
    Mar 16, 2020
    10
    I would actually say this game is about 8 - 9 out of 10, but I believe it deserves way more than its current metascore, so giving it a 10! :)I would actually say this game is about 8 - 9 out of 10, but I believe it deserves way more than its current metascore, so giving it a 10! :)

    Disclaimer which is also a pretty good bottom line - If you ever happened to play Dreamfall or Dreamfall Chapters, and enjoyed it, there's a very high probability you're going to like this title as well.

    All mentioned games share the same good aspects: Great storytelling, mild futuristic andor sci-fi vibes, you get to play multiple characters who are mainly interesting and likeable, and it all generally has a nice cinematic view.
    The graphics and soundtrack also has a nice touch to them, and fit very well to the game's atmosphere.

    Unfortunately they all also share the same bad aspects: this product usually feels much more like a film trying to be a game, and doing to by plenty of mildly challenging puzzles mini games go-fetch-come-back sequences. This can definitely become a nuisance and a letdown for plenty of players.

    While I didn't suffer from those, I did find them slightly out of place or annoying at times, but there were also some good ones, too.
    This game certainly isn't perfect as an actual game, yet the plot kept me totally gripped and wanting more, and I felt that for this type of games, there was an OK balance between "plot moments" and "gameplay moments" , plus the overall experience and story were totally worth it.

    I hope to see more of this from Daedalic, and totally recommend this title!    … Full Review »
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