Mirror

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Mirror is a single player role playing game with anime and erotic themes. It was developed by SakuraGame and was released on September 21, 2017. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Mirror" is a single-player Erotic Role Playing game with a beautiful story and amazing gameplay. The game boasts wonderful graphics, outstanding music, and a variety of female characters in different worlds, with high replayability due to the multiple roles and stories. However, it is important to note that the game is quite buggy and requires grinding. The game can also be emotional and even humorous at times.

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Audience ScoreBased on 7,709 reviews

story349 positive mentions

grinding54 negative mentions

story
1,231 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a collection of individual narratives, each centered around different female characters, with varying degrees of depth and quality. While some players appreciate the unique storylines and character development, many criticize the themes of non-consensuality and violence that permeate the narratives, making the overall experience unsettling for some. Despite these issues, the game offers engaging gameplay mechanics and a variety of endings based on player choices, appealing to those who enjoy a mix of adult content and storytelling.
- “How the story goes is choice-based, so your choices will ultimately decide their fate.”
- “Each character has a background story, voiced in Japanese and with English subtitles, and after each episode, you have a battle to fight, four in total.”
- “The game essentially consists of a series of mini visual novels, one for each girl, separated by context and story, interspersed with match-3 game sections in what I can say is its best interpretation between mechanics and execution.”
- “The lack of story and buildup isn't that great, and who wants to spend time playing jewel games with all the other options out there?”
- “The story is bland, and is in fact, several different very short stories which don't have anything in common.”
- “The writing is a bit on the 'rapey' side with most of the story aimed towards punishing the girl with sex she doesn't want.”
gameplay
902 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this title is primarily centered around a match-3 mechanic reminiscent of games like Candy Crush and HuniePop, featuring strategic elements such as character-specific abilities and power-ups that enhance the experience. While many players find the gameplay engaging and addictive, with a good balance of challenge and fun, some critiques highlight its repetitiveness and reliance on luck. Overall, the combination of solid puzzle mechanics, appealing artwork, and character-driven narratives makes it a noteworthy entry in the adult gaming genre.
- “The match-3 gameplay where the player has to build longer chains to deal more damage to an opponent and reduce the opponent's health to zero is the main highlight of this game.”
- “The gameplay itself is relatively simple, but the puzzles are challenging enough to keep you engaged without feeling frustrated.”
- “The gameplay is surprisingly solid, the art is nice, and there's an interesting variety to the scenarios, characters, and stories.”
- “The gameplay itself is mostly boring.”
- “Overrated boring ass shitpost with unlikable characters and mind numbing gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is dogshit because it's just Bejeweled.”
graphics
407 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their stunning artwork, vibrant character designs, and immersive animations, often described as top-tier for a budget title. Many reviewers highlight the quality of the visuals, which enhance the overall experience, despite some criticism regarding censorship and occasional inconsistencies in animation. Overall, the game's art style and graphics are considered a significant draw, making it stand out in its genre.
- “The stunning artwork and haunting music create a mesmerizing atmosphere, drawing you into a world that is both surreal and familiar.”
- “Without a doubt, the art and graphics here are stunning.”
- “The graphics are nicer than expected for a $2 game.”
- “The game's art style can be stiff and quite jarring, making it easy to play for a bit, unlock a character, and log off.”
- “Even after my friend and I had to apply a third-party patch (basically a texture pack) to some internal game files, the graphics came out censored with clip arts of flowers and a rabbit, which I found very disconcerting and interruptive of the gameplay.”
- “Unfortunately, the gameplay and writing are lackluster and the choice of artwork used to censor things is such garbage that it distracts from what little the game had to offer.”
music
324 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread praise for its quality and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with many players noting its relaxing and immersive qualities. Each character features unique themes that contribute to the game's emotional depth, making the soundtrack a standout element. While some reviews mention a lack of variety, the overall consensus is that the music is enjoyable and significantly elevates the gaming experience.
- “The stunning artwork and haunting music create a mesmerizing atmosphere, drawing you into a world that is both surreal and familiar.”
- “I really enjoyed the game's music; it's surprisingly varied for all characters and situations.”
- “The music is so nice and not overbearing when playing.”
- “The music probably won't bother everyone, but the melodies sounded like they were created with a random number generator without any consideration for musicality.”
- “The ui feels cheap, music is bland, the sex mini-games are awful, and the 'choices' are extremely simple and sudden.”
- “It is repetitive and there is only one background music (or at least I only notice one), but it's not the annoying one that gets in your brain, but a relaxing one you hear at a quiet spa, perfect to play match 3 game to.”
emotional
99 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is a mixed bag, with players experiencing a range of feelings from heartwarming and wholesome moments to deeply disturbing and dark themes. Many users reported being unexpectedly moved to tears by the touching storylines, while others found the juxtaposition of emotional depth and explicit content to be jarring. Overall, the game offers a surprising emotional engagement that resonates with players, despite its adult themes.
- “The plot is on point, the story is so heartwarming, it makes me smile so much every time I play it with my family.”
- “I came to this game to pull my dick out and jerk off like a fucking ape and moan like a whale, instead, I got emotionally involved in a great game, and maybe gotten a little crush on the characters, no jerking was done today, but I am leaving this game more wholesome and at peace.”
- “The stories are really engaging and pack a real emotional punch.”
grinding
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players find the grinding in the game to be a mixed experience; while some appreciate the ability to farm for achievements and upgrades, many note that it can become tedious and time-consuming, especially for those aiming to unlock everything. The grinding is often described as manageable but can feel excessive, particularly when it comes to earning in-game currency and completing achievements. Despite its grindy nature, some players still find enjoyment in the gameplay and the challenge it presents.
- “A bit grindy sometimes.”
- “Content grinding (such as OG's).”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The stat upgrades in particular are too expensive and require unnecessary grinding.”
- “Getting all the achievements requires some end game grinding (repeating fights or fighting in the end game challenge mode).”
humor
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with many players finding it genuinely funny due to its absurd dialogue, ridiculous sound effects, and quirky character designs. While some appreciate the comedic elements and enjoy playing with friends for laughs, others criticize the humor as cringeworthy or overshadowed by inappropriate content. Overall, the game offers a blend of humor that can be entertaining, albeit sometimes in an unintentional or awkward way.
- “The stories are quite funny; sometimes the translation makes it funnier because you know it's wrong, but it does not spoil anything in the game.”
- “This is a genuinely good puzzle game with a decent sense of humor that pops up here and there.”
- “The writing is hilarious, the content is filthy, and honestly, overall I play this game over and over again even though I've beaten it just because I find the match-3 combat to be enjoyable.”
- “I assume it's because of unfunny memes or because for many people it's the first time they play an adult game.”
- “Unlike other meme-driven, unfunny, and low-quality garbage released on Steam that we've all been collectively against, [b]Mirror[/b] surprisingly offers content I didn't think I would enjoy, in a non-sexual way.”
replayability
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is a mixed bag, with some players praising its infinite replay potential due to varied levels, challenges, and unlockable achievements, while others criticize it for lacking depth in story and animation, leading to a limited experience after initial completion. Many users appreciate the engaging gameplay and the ability to revisit interactions, but some feel that once the main content is exhausted, replay value diminishes significantly. Overall, the game offers decent replayability, particularly for achievement hunters and those who enjoy the gameplay mechanics.
- “Additionally, the game offers a variety of levels and challenges, and replayable story moments for achievement hunters.”
- “The base game has some great replay value and it's crazy this is priced the same as some real trash games.”
- “The game has some replayability with the fact that the boards are random each time.”
- “For me there isn't much replay value in this one; you finish all of the stories.”
- “Once the replayability of the game ends in about 1 hour, you either refund it or play it for the leftover achievements.”
- “I'm not sure it has quite as much replay value as HuniePop, but it definitely blows that game's 'story mode' out of the water.”
character development
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the depth and diversity of characters and their stories, while others criticize the lack of complexity and rushed narratives. Many players appreciate the character designs and artwork, noting that they enhance the overall experience, but some feel that the gameplay overshadowed character growth. Overall, while there are standout moments of character development, particularly for certain characters, the execution varies significantly across the game.
- “Phenomenal character development; the story was mid but makes up for it with the engaging gameplay.”
- “What's surprising is they even have a good chunk of character development despite their limitations, plus two different endings for each segment.”
- “I like the plot, character development, art style, and mechanics!”
- “The character design is usually well handled, but the abundance of furries, corpses, or sometimes worse along with heavy corruption themes just was not for me.”
- “You just can't do character development with that, not to mention world building.”
- “The stories were rushed, there was no character development (or even complex characters at all), and all the males (again, played by you) were either annoying, overpowered, or 'perfect.'”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is mixed, with some users reporting smooth performance on high-end hardware and no significant glitches, while others experience minor bugs, visual glitches, and freezing issues when the computer goes to sleep. Overall, while it runs well for some, there are notable stability concerns that detract from the experience for others.
- “Runs great on a GTX 1080 with a Ryzen 5800X.”
- “Runs great on Linux with just one line of code added to launch options, and it's fun as heck.”
- “Performance-wise, I've had no issues running this at all; no glitches encountered.”
- “Now imagine it being buggy, rather not too well planned, with a revolting story and lazily put together sounds and gameplay, with barely any redeeming qualities and no memorable characters or features.”
- “The game also freezes for me every time my computer goes to sleep, so if I need to walk away for whatever reason, I have to shut the game down, which is annoying.”
- “It's worth noting that there are some voices that are badly cut or volume normalized, and also some visual glitches happen.”
atmosphere
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by a beautiful musical arrangement and stunning artwork, creating a surreal yet familiar experience. While the overall mood tends to be dark and melancholic, the music effectively complements the storytelling, immersing players in the game's world. However, some reviews note that the backgrounds could be more detailed to further enrich the atmosphere.
- “The stunning artwork and haunting music create a mesmerizing atmosphere, drawing you into a world that is both surreal and familiar.”
- “In addition, music is beautiful and creates perfect atmospheres for stories.”
- “Excellent combat system, classic anime story, really nice drawing; music well fits the atmosphere of the game.”
- “Most of them have a dark and sad atmosphere, and depending on your choices during the last stage, you will get either a bad or good ending (and without any time wasting, you can just replay the last scene and watch another one).”
- “The art is based on Chinese animation, which fits the whole atmosphere of the game; the characters are neatly drawn, albeit the background could use some more intimate love.”
- “It definitely sets the mood and atmosphere, but is really barebones.”
monetization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model of the game is praised for its lack of intrusive microtransactions, in-app purchases, or pay-to-win mechanics, which is a refreshing change in the hentai genre often criticized for cash grabs. Players appreciate the absence of ads beyond a non-skippable promotional screen and commend the game for providing quality gameplay without the typical monetization pitfalls. Overall, it stands out as a well-crafted experience that prioritizes player enjoyment over profit.
- “No in-app purchase required, no pay to win, no silly stuff such as needing to buy diamonds or gems, and you don't have to wait for upgrading or buying skills.”
- “The music has a quiet charm, the battle system isn't heavily complicated, and the game does itself a favor by not fishing for microtransactions or lootbox mechanics.”
- “The biggest thing going for this title is that it doesn't have any in-app purchase issues baked into it.”
- “There's an advertisement you have to sit through for their next game in the opening screen that you can't skip.”
- “The biggest thing going for this title is that it doesn't have any in-app purchase cancer baked into it.”
- “Stop supporting developers who release these will-never-be-finished games in a shameless cash grab.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is generally acceptable, with consistent performance and no major glitches reported. However, players noted minor technical flaws, such as poor text rendering and disappointing game design elements, which detract from the overall experience. While the performance is stable, the quality of audio and visual elements leaves much to be desired.
- “Performance-wise, I've had no issues running this at all; no glitches encountered.”
- “There's a lot you can do with skill trees based on performance on dates and encounters.”
- “And thirdly, the game design and technical quality are disappointing -- while the performance is acceptable and consistent, the minor flaws like ugly default Unity text rendering or sophisticated puzzles with a broad set of rules and numbers that can be completely ignored are not something that I am interested in buying.”
- “Whether it be from the mic quality or the poor performance the character voice gives, both chapters I've played don't sound good.”
- “You also earn money for each level depending on your performance (a lot of which is luck-based) and you use that to upgrade your stats, change your types of attack gems, and to add extras that can be used in battle.”