Massacre At The Mirage

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In "Massacre at the Mirage," a relaxing movie night takes a dark turn as a masked killer wreaks havoc in a small-town cinema. Playing as both staff and patrons, you'll experience the terrifying event from multiple perspectives and work to uncover the killer's identity while ensuring the safety of those around you. Balance the demands of your role with the desperate fight for survival in this immersive horror experience.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 61 reviews

story4 positive mentions

The game successfully captures the essence of 80s slasher films, providing a fun and campy horror experience.
The attention to detail, including graphics, voice acting, and music, enhances the overall atmosphere and immersion.
Players enjoy the variety of characters and mini-games, adding replayability and a unique twist to the horror genre.

The game is relatively short, with some players feeling that the story could have been more developed and engaging.
Certain sections of the game are criticized for being repetitive and dragging on, leading to moments of boredom.
Some players found the gameplay mechanics to be simplistic, lacking the depth and challenge expected from a horror game.

story
19 mentions
21 % positive mentions
63 % neutral mentions
16 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is characterized by a linear narrative that focuses on atmosphere and immersion rather than survival horror elements, leading to mixed reviews. While some players appreciate the campy slasher theme and character perspectives, others find the pacing slow and repetitive, with missed opportunities for deeper storytelling. Overall, the narrative is seen as simple and straightforward, with potential that feels underutilized.
- “Massacre at the Mirage is, technically speaking, a walking sim focused entirely on story, atmosphere, and immersion.”
- “Experiencing the different lives and storylines associated with each character added quite a bit of background and connection.”
- “It's a fun story that swaps between different characters' points of view.”
- “Some sections are unnecessarily long and repetitive, to the point of becoming even a bit boring, and the story could have been executed much better in the finale.”
- “I felt like this game had quite a few good ideas which were implemented not to their full potential and a story that offered very little.”
- “The graphics are neat but the story is slow, and each character is essentially a mildly different job sim, with nothing that really adds to the creep factor.”
graphics
9 mentions
33 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for effectively capturing an 80s aesthetic, with impressive visuals that enhance the horror atmosphere. While some reviewers note that the graphics meet indie expectations, others highlight the game's strong mood and artistic elements, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience. However, there are mentions of empty spaces and a lack of creepiness in certain gameplay aspects, suggesting room for improvement in integrating graphics with gameplay.
- “A great horror game that nails the 80s aesthetic!”
- “From the opening credits done in film style, the music, and the smooth gameplay and impressive visuals.”
- “The voice acting, art, cheesy comedy, graphics, everything came together in a way that feels right.”
- “Graphics-wise, the game is at the level I expect from an indie team.”
- “There's a game trying to find some personality, and while the finished product has voice acting, graphics, assets, and the like, it's got a lot of empty space in between.”
- “The graphics are neat, but the story is slow, and each character is essentially a mildly different job sim, with nothing that really adds to the creep factor.”
humor
7 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a blend of silly voice acting, clever jump scares, and lighthearted moments that provide comic relief amidst its horror elements. Players find the mix of gory scenes and humorous easter eggs enjoyable, making for a fun and engaging experience that balances tension with laughter. Overall, the game's comedic aspects enhance its appeal, especially during intense moments.
- “I streamed this for my community on Twitch and they all had a great time laughing at the silly side of this game and freaking out over the horror aspect.”
- “Giving us plenty of horror references to notice, easter eggs to uncover, mini games to play, and silly humor!”
- “Super fun game with goofy and hilarious voice acting, creative and surprising jump scares, and the concession stand sim alone is reason enough to try it out.”
music
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its haunting and phenomenal quality, with many players expressing a desire to purchase the entire soundtrack as DLC. The developer's ability to create a top-tier musical experience that complements the game's visuals and gameplay is highlighted, making it a standout aspect of the overall experience.
- “In particular, the music is so haunting and phenomenal that I couldn't refrain from buying the entire soundtrack as DLC.”
- “From the opening credits done in film style, the music, smooth gameplay, and impressive visuals create an immersive experience.”
- “The music is always top tier; the developer does it all himself and sets the vibe nicely.”
atmosphere
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
-33 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of "Massacre at the Mirage" is highly praised for its immersive storytelling and strong horror elements, reminiscent of VHS-style games like those from Puppet Combo. Reviewers highlight its effective slasher horror ambiance and engaging Halloween aesthetic, contributing to an enjoyable and spooky experience.
- “If it were a VHS-style game, it would be totally fair to compare it to a Puppet Combo game in terms of atmosphere.”
- “A very fun slasher horror game with a scary atmosphere and a great Halloween aesthetic. I had a fun time with the side jobs and playing as each character at some point in the game; very well done.”
- “Massacre at the Mirage is, technically speaking, a walking sim focused entirely on story, atmosphere, and immersion.”
- “If it was a VHS-style game, it would be totally fair to compare it to a Puppet Combo game in terms of atmosphere.”
gameplay
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that while the gameplay has potential, it requires significant mechanical improvements and more variety, as some mechanics, like the coffee feature, feel overused. Overall, there is a call for enhanced gameplay elements before future projects are pursued.
- “The coffee mechanic is surprisingly utilized multiple times, adding depth to the gameplay.”
- “There are some improvements needed in the mechanics and backend to enhance the overall gameplay experience.”
- “I would love to see more gameplay elements integrated into the game.”
- “But there's also a lot of improvements that need to be made on the mechanics and backend before the next project should be worked on.”
- “Can't believe the coffee mechanic is used more than once.”
- “Maybe there should be a bit more gameplay in the game.”
replayability
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game offers a simulator mode that enhances its replayability, allowing players to revisit and discover elements they may have missed during their initial playthrough. Overall, users report a high replay value, making it an engaging experience for multiple runs.
- “The simulator mode adds a cool element that enhances replay value.”
- “For me, the replay value is high, and I look forward to catching things I may have missed on the first run.”