Mind Scanners (2021)

Brave At Night, The Outer Zone

Main
5
hours
Main + Extra
7
hours
Platinum
15
hours

Mind Scanners is a retro-futuristic management game in which you diagnose the citizens of a dystopian metropolis. Locate a host of other-worldly characters and use arcade-style treatment devices to help them. Manage your time and resources to keep The Structure in balance. Remember, you take full responsibility for your patients.

About the story

Greetings. Your Mind Scanner request has been approved. Your duty is to diagnose and normalize anomaly citizens. The patient list is long so don't waste your time. We’ll let you see your daughter soon...

Platforms

Mac Switch PC XONE Series X|S

Genres

Adventure Point-and-click Role-playing (RPG) Simulator Strategy

Themes

Science fiction

Languages: English and 6 more

Interface Audio Subtitles
Danish
German
Chinese (Simplified)
English
Polish
French
Russian

Media

Critic Reviews

PC Gamer

By Andy Kelly
70

A compelling cyberpunk story told in an imaginative way, and one that will really test your moral compass.

25 May, 2021 Read full review

RPG Fan

By Bob Richardson
69

For dystopian enthusiasts and those who don’t mind getting lost in repetitive minigames, Mind Scanners may be a suitable distraction. I’m sure some people are going to adore everything about this title, but I simply can’t recommend it for most people. It breaks my heart, because I had been keeping an eye on Mind Scanners for a while and had high hopes. After all, I’m a psychologist who loves stories about grim futures, but the execution here just didn’t make the landing. In fact, I might even need a mind scanner myself after binging this one.

24 May, 2021 Read full review

Slant Magazine

By Aaron Riccio
80

The choices you make throughout The Outer Zone's engrossing cyberpunk therapy adventure may just keep you up at night.

24 May, 2021 Read full review

WhatIfGaming

By Ali Hashmi
85

Mind Scanners is an emotional ride, full of tough decisions, excellent characters, and a haunting world. The game shines when all its elements are working in harmony, immersing players in its rich, evocative world. The art style is excellent, and its interface-based gameplay is engaging. There’s enough to chew on, and the game doesn’t overstay its welcome.

19 May, 2021 Read full review

TheSixthAxis

By Nic Reuben
90

Mind Scanners is perfectly paced, creative and engaging, striking a skilful balance between satisfying play and storytelling. I finished in a couple of evenings, but they were some of the most consistent and enjoyable evenings I've spent gaming this year.

18 May, 2021 Read full review

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