AdventureFit check
Is Mindcop worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Detective-adventure fans who want a murder investigation with branching decisions
- Puzzle players who enjoy real-time challenges tied to story clues
- Players who prefer short, time-limited investigations with multiple endings
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking an open-ended investigation without a five-day deadline may find the time limit restrictive
- Players looking for extensive combat or action systems may find the focus on conversations, clues, and puzzles narrow
- Players wanting many different conclusions may find two endings limited
Our take on Mindcop
The defining constraint is the five-day murder investigation: every action consumes time, turning the choice of leads into the central structure of the case.
What is Mindcop?
Mindcop is a non-linear detective adventure set in Merrylin Crater Camp after a murder.
The investigation gives the Mindcop five days to identify the killer among the inhabitants. Actions consume time, so deciding which leads to pursue shapes the investigation. The Mindcop can enter a suspect’s mind through a real-time puzzle sequence. Completing it opens access to that person’s Sea of Thoughts, where clues and conversation topics can be found. These discoveries support attempts to uncover secrets, expose lies, and determine the true suspect. The game combines story-driven investigation with puzzle gameplay and includes two possible endings. Mindcop was made by solo developer Andre Gareis.
How Mindcop plays
- 01Mind entry puzzles
- Real-time puzzle sequences let the Mindcop access a suspect’s inner thoughts.
- 02Five-day investigation
- Every action uses part of a five-day period, requiring choices about which leads to follow.
- 03Two possible endings
- The investigation can conclude in two different ways.
- 04Thought-based clues
- Completed mind sequences reveal clues and conversation topics from a suspect’s Sea of Thoughts.
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Mindcop: platforms & release
Is Mindcop worth it?
It is worth it if: detective-adventure fans who want a murder investigation with branching decisions. Skip it if: players seeking an open-ended investigation without a five-day deadline may find the time limit restrictive.
Where can I download Mindcop?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Mindcop's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Mindcop on?
Windows only.
