Mirror Mysteries 2
- April 9, 2014
- Gogii Games
- 3h median play time
Get on SteamMirror Mysteries 2 is a casual hidden object puzzle adventure game. Players navigate through eerie and whimsical environments, solving puzzles to unravel the mystery of the magical mirror. With a spooky story and varied gameplay, it provides a fun and challenging experience for all ages.
Reviews
- The graphics and artwork have significantly improved, providing a more visually appealing experience.
- The gameplay introduces innovative hidden object mechanics, requiring players to assemble items rather than just find them.
- The game offers a fun and engaging experience, with a mix of puzzles and a light-hearted story.
- The game is very short, often completed in under two hours, which may not justify the cost for some players.
- Many players found the puzzles to be too easy and lacking in challenge, leading to a less satisfying experience.
- There are numerous bugs and technical issues, including slow response times and crashes, which detract from the overall enjoyment.
- story18 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it interesting and a good continuation from the first game, while others criticize it for being weak and loosely connected to its predecessor. Although the artwork and puzzles are praised, many feel the narrative lacks depth and coherence, with some noting an awkward portrayal of the central conflict. Overall, while there are elements that engage players, the story is often seen as simplistic and not particularly memorable.
“Interesting story, leaves an opening for the story to continue; I would be interested in playing another one if they come out with one.”
“It continues the story of the first game and it sets up for a sequel.”
“Much more entertaining than part 1, awesome looking, better story, and finally, the puzzles aren't dumb and random.”
“Not much of a storyline at all and very little to recommend it.”
“The storyline is only loosely connected to the first, but you wouldn't miss much if you skipped the first.”
“The story line doesn't follow the first game very well; suddenly the mirror is evil rather than just annoyed at vandal children.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some praising the beautiful and ambitious artwork, particularly in unique settings like a steampunk-inspired future city, while others criticized the low resolution and lack of widescreen support. Overall, many noted improvements over the original game, highlighting nice visuals and a good soundtrack, but some pointed out inconsistencies in quality and execution.
“Beautiful graphics.”
“Artwork here is more ambitious - I especially liked the future city in the clouds, which is a little bit steampunk, a little bit Rapture, and a little bit Syberia.”
“Graphics: 4/10 for low resolution and no widescreen support.”
“A different style of graphics, different voice acting, and all in all a rather sloppy production.”
“The graphics are improved from the original game.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is enjoyable, featuring a familiar core mechanic of assembling hidden-object items while introducing some interactive elements that enhance the experience. Although it offers decent puzzles and a more adventure-style approach compared to its predecessor, players may find some challenges due to items blending into similar backgrounds, making it less accessible for those with sight issues. Overall, it maintains a straightforward structure, allowing completion in about two to two and a half hours.
“Gameplay is good with decent puzzles, though I wouldn't recommend this for anyone with any sort of sight problems, as many items are hidden on backgrounds of the same texture and color.”
“Enjoyed this one more than the first game, but that's because it had adventure-style gameplay this time.”
“The core mechanic of assembling sets of hidden-object items to move from one location to the next is pretty much the same, as is the enraged mirror that taunts you through the settings.”
“Gameplay doesn't throw any unexpected curves, and once again I ran the game in two and a half hours, so mere mortals should get through it in around two.”
“Also, the gameplay is slightly different this time.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its quality and integration with visuals, while others express disappointment, stating it has declined in quality. Overall, the soundtrack is noted as good, complementing the game's graphics and voice acting, despite some criticism regarding gameplay mechanics.
“The music and visuals are great, top notch.”
“Good music, voice acting, puzzles, and scenes.”
“Good soundtrack and graphics.”
“The music in this game is really disappointing.”
“I found the soundtrack to be quite underwhelming.”
“The audio tracks feel repetitive and uninspired.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as lacking, with a focus on a slightly silly premise involving a malevolent magic mirror. While the concept has potential for comedic elements, users feel that the execution falls flat, resulting in a humorless experience.
“It's a short, easy, slightly silly excursion into a few realms in the lands of the malevolent magic mirror, which once again has no sense of humor and intends to take over the world and destroy everyone, muahaha.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability due to its short story length and brief hidden object scenes, making it more suitable for purchase during sales rather than at full price. Players can expect a quick experience, typically around two hours, which may not warrant multiple playthroughs.
“Definitely worth a look if you are a fan, but get it on sale because of the short story and limited replay value.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers feel that the addition of animations fails to create a compelling atmosphere, suggesting that more is needed to enhance the overall immersive experience.
“Adding some animations doesn't really establish a compelling atmosphere.”
“The overall ambiance feels flat and uninspired, lacking any real depth.”
“Despite the setting, the atmosphere fails to engage or immerse the player.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game exhibits stability issues, with users reporting frequent bugs that require multiple clicks to interact with inventory objects and challenges in placing items accurately.
“The game is a little buggy; I often had to click multiple times on inventory objects to pick them up, and it was sometimes difficult to place them in just the right spot.”
