Mirrorama

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Mirrorama is a single player casual platformer game with a mystery theme. It was developed by abrasivetroop and was released on January 12, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

"Mirrorama" is a puzzle-based game where players solve challenges using mirrors, reflections, time, and physics across 22 levels. The game offers a unique storytelling experience, revealing the life of protagonist Josh Lattey, with fun mechanics, interactive narrative, and environments that blend 90s aesthetics with minimalistic, liminal level designs. Players can also enjoy kicking and throwing boxes around for added amusement.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The mirror mechanic is a unique and clever concept that adds depth to the puzzles.
The game features engaging puzzles that can be enjoyable for fans of the genre.
It runs well on Steam Deck, showcasing the potential of the Godot engine.

The game suffers from awkward physics and technical issues, leading to input lag and poor framerate.
The dialogue is poorly written and lacks depth, detracting from the overall experience.
Puzzles can feel tedious and repetitive, making the gameplay less enjoyable.

story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in Mirrorama has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and unique, while others criticize it as overly negative and uninteresting, focusing on themes of dissatisfaction with life and work. This stark contrast in opinions suggests that while the puzzles may be enjoyable, the narrative may detract from the overall experience for some players.
- “Mirrorama is an exceptional puzzle game with its unique concept, engaging storyline, and challenging levels.”
- “In fact, the story is so awful that it alone is what pushes me to say that I can't recommend this.”
- “The story is literally 'I hate my life, I hate my coworkers, I hate my job, I hate society, why do I even bother continuing to exist?' with a number of at least somewhat interesting puzzles between the 'story' stages.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its perfect length and well-paced introduction of new mechanics, ensuring that no single gimmick feels overused. The mirror mechanic, in particular, stands out as a highlight, functioning effectively within the game's design.
- “I thought the game was the perfect length, and each gimmick or puzzle mechanic was never overdone before the next one was introduced.”
- “The mirror mechanic is pretty cool.”
- “I am surprised how well the mirror mechanic works.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, often feeling that it detracts from the overall enjoyment rather than enhancing it.
- “The puzzles are somewhat tedious.”
- “So it's more tedious than fun.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are considered subpar when compared to similar titles like Portal and Relicta, with reviewers noting deficiencies in gameplay, visual quality, and physics. Overall, it fails to meet the standards set by its peers in the genre.
- “Compared to the likes of Portal, Relicta, Talos, Quantum Conundrum, and QUBE 2, this game falls very short in terms of gameplay, graphics, quality of physics, and length of play.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack the polish seen in other modern titles.”
- “I was disappointed by the visual quality; it feels like a step back from what we've come to expect in recent games.”