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Minds Beneath Us

Minds Beneath Us

|Taiwan|Role-playing (RPG), Adventure

9.4 /10

Aww Amazing!

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6.1k ratings
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Minds Beneath Us is a story-rich Sci-Fi thriller adventure game set in a futuristic Asian city. In a society that has become fully automated with AI, you will be trapped into a body that doesn't belong to yourself, making choices for him and face the coming fate together.

Story and worldbuilding

Minds Beneath Us is an adventure about a guy and a data ghost who lived in his head and controlled his body. After society has become fully automated with AI, a new industry has emerged that replaces the hardware needed to operate the internet with linked human brains. As a result, the most disadvantaged of citizens have had no choice but to put in their bid to sign up, one after another. Against the stage of this mad society, a mysterious conspiracy gradually unveils.

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Aww Amazing!: 9.4/10 across 6.1k ratings. This score says: bump it to the top of your backlog.

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Leans into Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Indie — a quick read on whether that fantasy matches what you usually enjoy.

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Cubed3Sandy Kirchner-Wilson · 27 Aug, 2024
8/10

Minds Beneath Us is a truly interesting and cerebral adventure told with heart and, at times, prosaic writing. It is full of intimate character moments that make the people feel alive and fully rounded. It can be a little slow at times and sometimes quick time events come from nowhere but it's so satisfying and the story has some very well executed moments that really let it shine. If narrative adventure sounds like a delightful time then this game is the one, in a word; Recommended.

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3DNewsДенис Щенников · 11 Aug, 2024
8/10

A gripping fantasy story with some of the most alive characters I've ever seen in a game.

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GameLusterJess Clayton-Berry · 9 Aug, 2024
9/10

Minds Beneath Us tells a dark dystopian story that's filled to the brim with lore, full fledged characters and some tough decision making. This narrative cyberpunk game will keep you hooked.

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NoobFeedJennifer Rahman · 4 Aug, 2024
9.5/10

Minds Beneath Us offers decent value for the money as you may return to explore all the paths and options you have not explored before. In around twelve hours, you may complete the game—or longer if you are as picky as I am and prefer to explore every inch. I am definitely putting this as one of my favorite indie games of all time, and I will keep an open mind for other projects that are of genres I usually do not invest in.

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IGN ItalyAlessandra Borgonovo · 3 Aug, 2024
9/10

An excellent dystopian thriller, with attention to every aspect and the audiovisual sector as valid as its engaging narrative.

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GamesCreedMorgan Wagener · 3 Aug, 2024
8.8/10

Minds Beneath Us offers a gripping cyberpunk story with engaging characters and addictive gameplay, and while the emphasis on reading and decision-making may not be for everyone, the game’s unique approach and detailed graphics make it worth considering for fans of visual novels and cyberpunk themes.

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Thumb Culture2 Aug, 2024
10/10

There are things I would have liked to have seen, but there is no doubt what the team at BearBoneStudio have produced is incredible. Minds Beneath Us should absolutely be the next game you buy. It provides a fresh and interesting story. One you will not be disappointed with. And that is why I am awarding Minds Beneath Us a Thumb Culture Platinum Award!

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GameffineFarzeen K H · 1 Aug, 2024
9.5/10

As the release date nears, Minds Beneath Us looks poised to make a lasting impact on the adventure game genre, setting a new standard for interactive storytelling. With meticulous attention to detail, both visually and narratively, and engaging gameplay mechanics, Minds Beneath Us is a standout title for 2024. Its exploration of heavy themes through an interactive medium prompts players to reflect on our relationship with technology. It’s more than just a game; it’s an experience that encourages critical thinking about the future.

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The Games MachineClaudio Magistrelli · 31 Jul, 2024
7.5/10

Minds Beneath Us is a very peculiar graphic adventure with few puzzles and lots of dialogue. Its strength is the connection it manages to create between the narrative cue and what it requires of the player. The reward for the patience required is a game with an eerie atmosphere that is hard to find elsewhere.

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SoftpediaCosmin Vasile · 31 Jul, 2024
8.5/10

Minds Beneath Us is spectacular when delivering slice-of-life moments, both if they involve the main character and when it comes to ancillary conversations in the background. It’s also good at creating an interesting vision of the future while offering a core narrative that tackles modern themes in engaging ways. Its presentation adds to the immersion level, although the lack of faces will be a little disturbing.

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