Mirror Drop

93%
Game Brain Score Based on 61 reviews
  • graphics
  • gameplay
  • optimization
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Mirror Drop is a 3D puzzle game with a psychedelic aesthetic, featuring a reflective sphere and 100% raytraced alien geometry. Players must navigate levels filled with mirrors, alien shapes, and vibrant colors to solve puzzles and find hidden exits. With 25 levels, multiple hours of gameplay, and the option for keyboard/mouse or gamepad control, Mirror Drop provides a challenging and immersive experience.

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93%
Audience ScoreBased on 61 reviews
music3 positive mentions
  • Incredibly mesmerizing visuals and unique psychedelic effects that create a captivating experience.
  • Challenging and engaging puzzles that provide satisfying 'A-ha!' moments as players navigate through mind-bending environments.
  • The game offers a calming yet stimulating atmosphere, making it enjoyable for both puzzle enthusiasts and casual players.
  • The puzzles can become repetitive and overly difficult, potentially frustrating players who are not accustomed to complex puzzle games.
  • The game may induce motion sickness or dizziness due to its disorienting visuals and non-Euclidean mechanics.
  • Some players have reported technical issues, including crashes and performance drops, which can detract from the overall experience.
  • graphics17 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and psychedelic qualities, described as a mesmerizing blend of kaleidoscopic effects and vibrant colors that create an immersive experience. Many reviewers highlight the visuals as the standout feature, likening them to an acid trip and noting their ability to evoke a sense of wonder and vertigo. Overall, the game's stunning graphics, combined with its polished gameplay and music, contribute to a cohesive and captivating experience.

    • “One of a kind visuals in this game; I have never seen something that accurately portrays visuals of an acid trip like this.”
    • “The result is a stunning cascade of reflections and distortions which sometimes create very psychedelic visuals.”
    • “The visuals are the most out there of all the games I've played over the years.”
    • “A wonderful burst of overwhelming, unparsable visuals and the vertigo-inducing task of navigating a space your eyes can only see as glittering, sheared phantasms.”
    • “Interesting space warping mechanics, but the part where this game truly shines are its unique psychedelic visuals unlike anything I've ever seen in a game before.”
  • gameplay7 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by simple core mechanics that challenge players to navigate through visually stunning, psychedelic environments with unique space-warping and topological puzzle elements. The combination of beautiful visuals, immersive music, and polished mechanics creates a cohesive experience that encourages exploration and engagement, though some players may find themselves distracted by the captivating aesthetics. Overall, the game offers a unique and thought-provoking experience that rewards patience and creativity.

    • “Interesting space warping mechanics, but the part where this game truly shines is its unique psychedelic visuals unlike anything I've ever seen in a game before.”
    • “The visuals, gameplay, and music are all very polished, and create a cohesive experience of exploring infinity in many interesting ways.”
    • “Most of the gameplay comes from forgetting what you were doing while staring at the pretty colors.”
    • “I'll figure it out eventually... 3+ hours of gameplay for clever people, much more quality time than that for me I expect.”
    • “The core mechanics are relatively simple; the challenge lies in wrapping your head around the super trippy, recursive, reflective, bending environments.”
  • optimization3 mentions

    The game's optimization is commendable, particularly for older hardware, allowing for decent ray tracing performance even on a GTX 970. However, players may experience significant frame rate drops, occasionally falling to 15fps or lower, which can impact gameplay but is manageable due to the puzzle-solving nature of the game. Overall, the optimization encourages players to engage deeply with the game's mechanics and geometry for a rewarding experience.

    • “Surprisingly great ray tracing performance on older hardware.”
    • “Learning the geometry well enough to stumble through the puzzles in that context, and then learning it even better to optimize solutions has been really satisfying, and the 'special level' was a pretty sweet bonus for reaching a certain point in that optimization process -- a space vaguely similar to a certain tube level which stumped me for hours the first time through, but with more directions and interconnections involved.”
    • “This comes at a cost in performance, of course; I occasionally dropped to what felt like 15 FPS or lower on my GTX 970. But again, this isn't the sort of game where that matters beyond the cosmetic experience of the shuddering.”
    • “Learning the geometry well enough to stumble through the puzzles in that context, and then learning it even better to optimize solutions has been really satisfying. The 'special level' was a pretty sweet bonus for reaching a certain point in that optimization process -- a space vaguely similar to a certain tube level which stumped me for hours the first time through, but with more directions and interconnections involved.”
  • music3 mentions

    The music in the game is praised for its beauty and polish, contributing to an otherworldly experience that enhances both exploration and puzzle-solving. It works cohesively with the visuals to create an immersive atmosphere that players find enjoyable to experience.

    • “The colors, visuals, and music are all beautiful; the puzzle mechanics are concise and inherently topological.”
    • “The visuals, gameplay, and music are all very polished, creating a cohesive experience of exploring infinity in many interesting ways.”
    • “The visuals and music make for an otherworldly experience that's as enjoyable to just take in as it is to explore for the solutions.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is praised for its stunning use of ray tracing, which enhances the minimalist design and contributes to a unique and immersive gameplay experience. Reviewers express a sense of awe and appreciation for the artistic quality of the environment.

    • “When I found this beautiful work of art that makes the most of ray tracing to build the fundamental gameplay and create a unique experience in the minimalist atmosphere, I felt speechless and amazed.”
    • “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into a world that feels both haunting and beautiful.”
    • “Every detail contributes to a rich atmosphere that enhances the storytelling and keeps you engaged throughout the game.”
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