Eventide 2: The Sorcerers Mirror

76%
Game Brain Score Based on 160 reviews
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  • graphics
  • gameplay
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"Eventide 2: The Sorcerer's Mirror" is a mystical adventure game inspired by Slavic legends, where your choices impact the story's outcome. Explore a beautiful world filled with folklore creatures, solve puzzles, and enlist the help of legendary characters to defeat the evil mage. With superb voice acting and the ability to collect herbs and imps, this game offers an engaging and immersive experience.

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  • Xbox One
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Reviews

76%
Audience ScoreBased on 160 reviews
story44 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • Beautiful graphics and art style that enhance the overall experience.
  • Engaging story with elements of Slavic mythology, providing a unique backdrop for the gameplay.
  • The introduction of moral choices adds a layer of replayability, allowing players to explore different outcomes.
  • The game is relatively short, taking around 2-4 hours to complete, which may not justify the price for some players.
  • Many puzzles and hidden object scenes are too easy, lacking challenge for experienced players.
  • The 'Choose Well' achievement is bugged, requiring players to complete the game twice in one sitting to unlock it, which can be frustrating.
  • story128 mentions

    The story of the game is generally well-received, featuring themes of grief and love set against a backdrop of Slavic folklore, though it is criticized for being linear and predictable. While the addition of moral choices aims to enhance player engagement, many reviewers feel these choices lack meaningful impact on the overall narrative. Overall, the story is described as enjoyable and visually appealing, but some players found it too short and simplistic compared to its predecessor.

    • “It tells a story of grief and love and what people do to try to deal with those feelings, and, frankly, it's rather sad in a good way.”
    • “The story is based on some Slavic folklore, which I'm unfamiliar with, but because of this game, I plan to read and learn about it.”
    • “The story is inviting you to a journey of love (ultimately, all the hurt is coming from love, for the wrong reasons), of souls and of decisions.”
    • “Unfortunately, a lot of the plot is given away fairly early in the game and it doesn't really evolve much beyond the base concept.”
    • “They have added 'choices' throughout the game - I can appreciate the thought to make you feel more involved in the story - but the choices really are 'fake' and do not affect the story or dialogue at all.”
    • “The story felt like a pasted-on excuse for the game rather than something I was working to make progress on.”
  • graphics52 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the beautiful, stylized artwork and vibrant backgrounds that enhance the overall experience. While some users find the character designs mediocre, the visuals are generally described as clean and appealing, contributing positively to the gameplay and atmosphere. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, with several reviewers highlighting their beauty and integration with sound and puzzles.

    • “The graphics are stylized: the backgrounds are like colorful paintings and the animated, somewhat cartoonish looking characters fit nicely into them.”
    • “The graphics are beautiful, the game has gorgeous scenery and the character models are for the most part well done.”
    • “The artistic design is stunning, with visuals that are pure gold.”
    • “The art style of the game is overall mediocre and cartoony, compared to other hidden object games.”
    • “As with most mobile ported hidden object games, there's a simplistic interface, locked/unchangeable screen resolution, next to no customizability, and somewhat low resolution graphical assets.”
    • “The looks of the game are alright, but sometimes the art styles clash, which ruins immersion.”
  • gameplay35 mentions

    The gameplay in Eventide 2 features a blend of traditional hidden object mechanics and new elements like a "choices matter" system, which, while interesting, lacks significant impact on the story. Players can expect a familiar experience with some inventory interactions and moral choices, but the overall gameplay can feel repetitive and short, averaging around 10 hours with limited variation in puzzles. Despite its aesthetic appeal and sound design, many reviewers noted that the gameplay does not innovate enough beyond its predecessor, leading to a mixed reception.

    • “The ambient sound effects and background music blend in seamlessly with the graphics and gameplay, adding to the enjoyment.”
    • “Gameplay introduces inventory object combination, which adds a new layer.”
    • “Eventide 2 has a unique 'choices matter' mechanic.”
    • “Doing the same mechanics over and over again got boring.”
    • “The game's alleged innovation over Eventide 1 was a 'choices matter' mechanic, but it had to be the laziest version of that mechanic I've ever seen.”
    • “Even higher quality hidden object games end up recycling the same minigames and mechanics and reskinning different art and simple thin storylines on each.”
  • music32 mentions

    The music in the game is generally praised for its enchanting soundtracks and seamless integration with the gameplay and visuals, enhancing the overall atmosphere. While some players noted that the background music can be repetitive and becomes less remarkable in later stages, many found it fitting and pleasant, contributing positively to the gaming experience. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong aspect of the game, with a mix of beautiful nature sounds and thematic compositions.

    • “The ambient sound effects and background music blend in seamlessly with the graphics and gameplay, and add to the enjoyment.”
    • “The soundtracks are very nice, fitting the atmosphere of the game.”
    • “The art is gorgeous, the soundtrack is pleasant, and the animation and characters are well done and compelling.”
    • “Background music can be repetitive, however, ranging from piano music to soothing roleplaying music.”
    • “Music is just as well enchanting, although to be fair that also applies to just the first half of the game; after we enter the wizard's manor, it becomes unremarkable.”
    • “Minigames are the worst I've ever seen in a puzzle game; story, art, and music are all passable if the puzzles were any good.”
  • replayability8 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the choice mechanics and completionist aspects that encourage multiple playthroughs, many feel that the short length and limited depth result in low overall replay value. The attempts to enhance replayability through cosmetic choices are noted, but some reviewers see this as a forced element rather than a genuine incentive.

    • “The art is nice, the story is good, and the choice mechanic gives replayability for achievement!”
    • “The game is short, but has lots of replayability, especially if you are a completionist.”
    • “It gives the game some replayability value.”
    • “The replay value for the game is low.”
    • “To the game’s credit, at least it tries to hide this old formula behind a few purely cosmetic story choices; but somehow I get the feeling that it was also a vain attempt at forcing replay value, as the game isn’t even two hours long (unless you get stuck on the marble rings puzzle).”
    • “Low replay value though.”
  • atmosphere3 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with soundtracks that complement the setting effectively, creating an immersive experience. Many players find the music so well-integrated that it enhances the overall ambiance without drawing attention away from the gameplay.

    • “The soundtracks are very nice, fitting the atmosphere of the game.”
    • “Well done atmosphere.”
    • “I didn't really pay attention to the music, so it was quite fitting for the atmosphere and setting.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    The game features a compelling emotional narrative that explores themes of death and loss, effectively intertwining these elements with its magical and supernatural aspects. Despite its brevity, the story is described as touching and poignant, enhanced by improved animated scenes that contribute to its emotional depth.

    • “Yes, you are dealing with magic and supernatural forces, but there is a consistent emotional narrative arc about people dealing with (or failing to deal with) death and loss.”
    • “The animated scenes were a lot better, and the story was surprisingly touching and poignant given how short it was.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players have expressed frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, particularly due to bugs that necessitate repetitive speed runs to unlock content, leading to a tedious experience that has negatively impacted their overall enjoyment and future purchasing decisions.

    • “Unfortunately, it's bugged, requiring tedious speed runs to unlock.”
    • “I just wasted two hours of my time playing through the game again, which felt rather tedious. This resulted in me changing my rating from 'positive' to 'negative' and will influence my future decision on buying another of your products.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users reporting smooth performance and efficient resource management, while others have experienced significant lag and technical issues. Overall, the game's optimization appears to vary widely depending on individual system configurations.

  • stability1 mentions

    Users report that while the game has some bugs, attempts to contact support for fixes have often gone unanswered, indicating a lack of effective stability management.

    • “Sure, things can be buggy, but several users have stated they contacted support without receiving a response or fix.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
    • “I've experienced constant lag and disconnections, which ruin the overall experience.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is consistently entertaining, though some players find it to be quite easy to engage with.

    • “The humor in this game is spot on, making every moment enjoyable.”
    • “I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and hilarious situations.”
    • “The jokes are clever and perfectly timed, adding a delightful layer to the gameplay.”
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Play time

9hMedian play time
7hAverage play time
4-10hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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