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

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 156 reviews

story21 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Massacre At The Mirage delivers a visually stunning and immersive experience that captures the essence of 80s slasher films, complete with creative kills and a humorous tone.
The game features polished graphics, a great soundtrack, and engaging voice acting, making it a fun and entertaining experience for horror fans.
The inclusion of a simulation mode adds replayability, allowing players to enjoy serving customers at the theater while collecting unlockables.

The game can feel repetitive, especially during the simulation mode where players must serve numerous customers, which may detract from the overall experience.
Some players may find the pacing slow, particularly in the early stages, and the story lacks depth and resolution, leading to a predictable outcome.
The inability to disable subtitles and some technical issues, such as jittery gameplay and bugs, can break immersion and frustrate players.

story
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a linear, immersive experience reminiscent of 80s slasher films, featuring engaging voice acting and creative kills, though it may feel repetitive and lacks resolution. While some players appreciate its campy charm and atmospheric horror, others criticize its pacing and the limited impact of the narrative. Overall, it offers a fun, albeit brief, horror story that may appeal to fans of the genre, but leaves room for improvement in storytelling depth and engagement.
- “The story is engaging and well-paced, with a satisfying mystery to uncover.”
- “The gameplay is genuinely fun, the story is good, the pacing is good, it's a solid homage to 80's slasher flicks, the voice acting was excellent across the board, and it was a joy to play - start to finish.”
- “Massacre at the mirage is pure nostalgia, and the storyline fits it so well!”
- “I wish there was more to the story than just a crazed maniac killing people.”
- “Finally, the story didn't really go anywhere and had zero resolution, which is a shame since it seemed like it was building up to something only to conclude with no payoff.”
- “Overall, the story is repetitive and the mini game of serving customers grows boring quite fast.”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
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Overall, the graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with many players praising the aesthetic, polish, and impressive visuals that effectively capture the 80s horror vibe. While some noted minor issues with lighting and a few areas lacking polish, the general consensus highlights the game's strong atmosphere, creative kill scenes, and smooth performance. The combination of engaging graphics and voice acting contributes to an enjoyable and immersive experience.
- “The voice acting was spot on, the graphics were great!”
- “The graphics, nostalgia of the 80's, Halloween night, main enemy, and game mechanics were all fun.”
- “With some excellent graphics and lighting, although a few areas were a little dark, but in general it looks great overall and ran superbly without any performance issues.”
- “At times, 'Massacre at the Mirage' feels as though it relies on the B-movie aesthetic and style to try and excuse a noticeable lack of polish.”
- “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.”
humor
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its campy, over-the-top style, featuring hilarious voice acting and witty character dialogue that enhance the slasher-movie vibe. Players appreciate the blend of silly moments and creative, gory kills, which together create a nostalgic and entertaining experience. Overall, the game successfully balances horror and humor, making it a fun choice for those looking for a lighthearted take on the genre.
- “This game perfectly captures the cheesy, over-the-top vibe of the era with a fantastic mix of humor and ridiculously fun gore elements.”
- “It's campy in all the right ways, with silly moments that had me laughing out loud while still delivering on the spooky atmosphere.”
- “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
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
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The music in the game is widely praised for its eerie, synth-heavy soundtrack that evokes a retro horror film atmosphere, enhancing the overall slasher-movie appeal. Players appreciate the haunting quality of the tracks, with many expressing a desire to purchase the soundtrack as DLC. While the voice acting received mixed reviews, the music consistently stands out as a highlight, contributing significantly to the game's stylish and immersive experience.
- “Its eerie soundtrack, humorous radio voice acting, and gory, creative kills add to its slasher-movie appeal.”
- “The synth-heavy soundtrack is top tier, with tracks that feel ripped straight out of a retro horror flick.”
- “In particular, the music is so haunting, so phenomenal, that I couldn't refrain from buying the entire soundtrack as DLC.”
- “The killer soundtrack.”
- “From the opening credits done in film style, the music, and the smooth gameplay and impressive visuals.”
- “+ music was solid”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
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The gameplay is generally well-received, with players enjoying its interesting mechanics, nostalgic 80's themes, and solid pacing, though some feel it lacks variety and could benefit from improvements. The story mode offers around 2 hours of gameplay, with additional exploration rewarding players further. While the experience is enjoyable and engaging, there are calls for enhancements in certain mechanics and sequences.
- “The gameplay is genuinely fun, the story is good, the pacing is good, it's a solid homage to 80's slasher flicks, the voice acting was excellent across the board, and it was a joy to play - start to finish.”
- “The gameplay was interesting and I got scared a couple of times!”
- “This gameplay is missing in the indie horror game market, so thank you for an amazing experience!”
- “More variety in gameplay is needed here, or just cut the time down to make the money to buy things.”
- “My biggest issues were relatively minor gripes, mostly centered around one particular sequence and game mechanic right at the end.”
- “But there's also a lot of improvements that need to be made on the mechanical and back end before the next project should be worked on.”
atmosphere
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its effective blend of 80s horror aesthetics and immersive, creepy settings that evoke classic slasher films. Reviewers highlight the successful incorporation of tension, humor, and jump scares, creating a campy yet spooky experience that resonates well with fans of the genre. Overall, the game's atmosphere is considered a standout feature, enhancing the horror experience and drawing players into its chilling narrative.
- “Love the 80's horror movie atmosphere especially.”
- “It's campy in all the right ways, with silly moments that had me laughing out loud while still delivering on the spooky atmosphere.”
- “To start with the good stuff, first and foremost the atmosphere of the game is top notch and does an incredible job of emulating the great slashers of the 80s and 90s, as well as the Terrifier franchise which has been a clear inspiration.”
- “This really broke the immersion for me when you're fighting a demon in a dark, creepy atmosphere and then all these words pop up on the screen.”
- “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.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is generally praised for its polished presentation and smooth performance, with excellent graphics and lighting. However, some users reported issues such as random stuttering, resolution bugs, and certain areas being too dark, indicating that while the game runs well for many, there are notable optimization concerns for others.
- “The game stands out for its polished presentation—smooth performance, neon lighting, detailed theater design, and cleverly crafted movie posters.”
- “With some excellent graphics and lighting, although a few areas were a little dark, in general it looks great overall and ran superbly without any performance issues.”
- “No bugs or issues, and it runs smoothly.”
- “To be honest, it was making my eyes feel uncomfortable due to random stuttering.”
- “Annoying resolution bug and very unoptimized.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the high replayability of the game, particularly due to the inclusion of a simulator mode that enhances the experience. Many look forward to revisiting the game to discover elements they may have missed during their initial playthrough.
- “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.”
- “For me, replay value is high, and I look forward to catching things I may have missed on the first run.”
- “The game feels repetitive after the first playthrough, and I don't find much incentive to go back.”
- “Once you complete the main story, there's little left to explore, making replayability quite low.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users have noted issues with stability, particularly mentioning that the camera can freeze or pan slowly before jumpscares, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The only complaints I have are the jumpscares; the camera either freezes or slowly pans before a scare, which serves as a warning before a jumpscare.”