Livber: Smoke and Mirrors

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Livber: Smoke and Mirrors is a single player action game with horror, fantasy and mystery themes. It was developed by InEv Games and was released on October 28, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Livber: Smoke and Mirrors is a psychological horror story where your choices shape a tale of love, obsession, and madness. You return to a haunted house after receiving a mysterious letter from Lilith, thought to be dead, uncovering dark secrets and buried memories. Every decision pulls you deeper into a personal descent into insanity.

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The game features spectacular art and a haunting atmosphere, complemented by excellent music and sound effects.
The writing is brilliantly crafted, with a captivating story that includes numerous twists and complex themes, making it a rewarding experience for players.
The game offers multiple endings and choices that genuinely affect the narrative, encouraging replayability and exploration of different paths.

The narrative can be muddled at times, with some players finding it confusing and lacking clarity in key plot details.
There are minor translation and editing errors that can detract from the overall experience, along with a lack of quality of life features like a chapter select or ending tracker.
Some players felt that the writing style was inconsistent, with moments that felt overly poetic or repetitive, which could disrupt immersion.

story
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is widely praised for its captivating and twisted plot, featuring a richly detailed world and engaging storytelling that keeps players intrigued. While the branching narrative offers multiple endings and replayability, some players noted that certain choices can lead to similar outcomes, which may cause frustration when trying to explore all paths. Overall, the story is described as deep and compelling, with a strong sense of mystery and atmosphere, though some players expressed a desire for better tracking of choices and endings.
- “I was captivated by the story; I have to admit that the storytelling was excellent with the twists.”
- “The story instantly hooks you — mystery, unease, and a sense of looming danger pervade every scene.”
- “I think it's a very deep story.”
- “I need to warn future players that some of the endings don't reveal the story.”
- “Overall, I did enjoy it, and do recommend it; it's pretty creepy in spots and I enjoyed the mystery. However, it could definitely use some polishing in spots; there are probably a few too many choices that lead to the same end, and with no way to know what choices lead where, it can get a little frustrating after you've played through the story a few times.”
- “I had to play it again from the beginning to understand the story better.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its stunning composition and ability to enhance the atmosphere, with many players noting its evocative quality that complements the narrative and artwork. The soundtrack is described as haunting and immersive, effectively changing with the story's situations to create a memorable experience. While some found the volume a bit high, the overall consensus is that the music significantly contributes to the game's unique charm and emotional depth.
- “The writing, music, and art are all uniquely evocative and do an excellent job of setting the atmosphere.”
- “The soundtrack is simply stunning — sometimes I found myself putting the mouse down just to sit and listen.”
- “The atmosphere, writing, and music all blend beautifully.”
- “The music is a little high in volume for my liking, but is well composed and performed, changing with the situations in the story for an excellent horror experience.”
- “The soundtrack is properly haunting as well.”
- “All of them feels really matched, and takes you to the house (friendly advice; if you listen to the music carefully, you will figure out something interesting).”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its evocative writing, haunting music, and rich art style, which together create a uniquely immersive experience. Reviewers highlight the gothic and moody elements that enhance exploration, making each screen feel distinct and engaging. Overall, the combination of these elements results in a compelling and atmospheric journey that resonates with fans of visual novels and horror.
- “The writing, music, and art are all uniquely evocative and do an excellent job of setting the atmosphere.”
- “The gothic atmosphere, moody and rich in subtle details, makes exploring every screen a unique experience.”
- “The atmosphere, writing, and music all blend beautifully.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are widely praised for their beautifully haunting art style, creating an immersive experience that feels like stepping into living paintings. While some users find the visuals disturbing, they effectively enhance the game's narrative, contributing to a compelling and atmospheric storytelling experience.
- “The art style is beautifully haunting.”
- “The visuals deserve special praise: it’s like stepping into living paintings.”
- “It has its creepy moments, the artwork is great, and the story is not bad at all.”
- “Yes, I feel uncomfortable during the game because of the disturbing graphics, but the stories are 10/10!”
- “The stories kept making me gag and flabbergasted, supported by the graphics.”
- “I really like the narrative, but the artwork and graphics leave much to be desired.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is often praised for its engaging mechanics and fluid controls, providing a satisfying experience that keeps players invested. However, some users note occasional pacing issues and repetitive elements that can detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the gameplay strikes a balance between challenge and accessibility, appealing to a wide range of players.

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Livber: Smoke and Mirrors is a action game with horror, fantasy and mystery themes.

Livber: Smoke and Mirrors is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Livber: Smoke and Mirrors was released on October 28, 2025.

Livber: Smoke and Mirrors was developed by InEv Games.

Livber: Smoke and Mirrors has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Livber: Smoke and Mirrors is a single player game.

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