Mirrored Phantoms

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Mirrored Phantoms is a single player action game with a horror theme. It was developed by Cohort 33 and was released on February 24, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Mirrored Phantoms is a first-person psychological horror set in a decaying mannequin factory where reality fractures and fear consumes you. Navigate eerie corridors, uncover dark secrets hidden in shattered mirror shards, and face relentless phantoms that blur the line between imagination and reality. Survival depends on your wits as the factory’s sinister past unfolds.

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

music2 positive mentions

atmosphere3 negative mentions

The game offers a genuinely spooky atmosphere with effective jump scares and a creepy villain, making it an engaging horror experience.
The puzzles and gameplay mechanics, such as collecting mirror shards and hiding from the monster, add depth to the experience and keep players on edge.
As a free game, it provides a surprisingly polished experience with memorable environments and solid sound design, making it worth playing for horror fans.

The game suffers from performance issues, including high GPU usage and low frame rates, which can detract from the overall experience.
Players have reported bugs, such as getting stuck in repetitive loops and issues with the flashlight mechanic, leading to frustration.
Some reviewers found the game lacking in originality and depth, feeling it doesn't bring anything new to the horror genre.

atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
The atmosphere of the game is consistently described as intense and unsettling, characterized by claustrophobic level design, eerie sounds, and clever puzzle integration that heightens tension. Players appreciate the nightmarish quality, with elements like flickering lights and broken mirrors contributing to a sense of dread, while some find the experience both creepy and enjoyable despite its brevity. Overall, the atmosphere effectively keeps players on edge, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- “The atmosphere is intense, the claustrophobic level design keeps you on edge, and the puzzles are well-integrated into the environment.”
- “The atmosphere is pure nightmare fuel, with eerie sounds, flickering lights, and puzzles involving shattered mirrors that reveal way more than you signed up for.”
- “Atmosphere puts you on edge; not knowing when the monster will show up is unsettling, and I liked the conveyor belt mechanic once I figured it out.”
- “The atmosphere: imagine your local department store got possessed by a particularly moody ghost who decided to redecorate using only broken mirrors and existential dread.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The gameplay features solid hiding mechanics and an unsettling atmosphere that keeps players on edge, particularly with the effective use of crouching and the conveyor belt mechanic. While the core loop involves collecting mirror shards to unlock doors, it can become repetitive after a short period due to limited variety in enemies and environments. Overall, it offers a decent horror experience with a mix of simple mechanics and engaging elements.
- “Hiding mechanics are solid too; crouching helps, but stay too long, and he’ll sense you.”
- “Simple gameplay, some hide and seek with easy mechanics, not just a walking simulator game.”
- “The gameplay gets repetitive after 10 minutes due to the limited variety of mannequins and rooms.”
- “Simple gameplay, some hide and seek with an easy mechanism, not just a walking simulator game.”
- “The gameplay revolves around collecting mirror shards and returning them to mirrors to unlock doors.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game's optimization is criticized for poor performance, with players experiencing stuttering and frustrating mechanics, such as difficulty interacting with objects. Additionally, the user interface and overall player guidance are noted as areas needing significant improvement.
- “An unoptimized game with boring hide-and-seek elements without any story or fun.”
- “The performance could be better because one ladder next to a locked door just won't allow me to climb its last step without 5 tries.”
- “The game's UI, performance, and player guidance could definitely benefit from more work.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is noted for its spooky themes that enhance the atmosphere, with some players appreciating standout moments like the end credits song reminiscent of Portal 2. However, there are criticisms regarding the overall quality, with some describing it as basic and in need of improvement.
- “Jump scares, tactical maneuvers, spooky music, and amazing themes had me locked in the whole time.”
- “The end credits song was such a surprise, giving big Portal 2 vibes.”
- “Overall, the game was okay and scary, but the music is a bit basic and really needs improvement.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
Users express frustration with the game's graphics, noting that it demands significant system resources despite appearing relatively simple. There are calls for improvements in the graphics coding to enhance performance and visual quality.
- “The graphics are stunning and really bring the game world to life.”
- “The visual design is impressive, with detailed environments and character models.”
- “The art style is unique and adds a lot of personality to the game.”
- “I don't understand why the game is so heavy to run; with graphics like this, it shouldn't require much system and graphics memory.”
- “Overall, the game was okay and scary, but the music is a bit basic, and they really need to look into the graphics code again.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report that the game effectively evokes a wide range of emotions, creating a deeply immersive and impactful experience.
- “This game made me feel every emotion.”
- “The story resonated with me on a deep level, evoking feelings I didn't expect.”
- “I found myself tearing up during several key moments; the emotional depth is incredible.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's story revolves around being trapped in a mannequin factory, serving as a metaphor for modern consumerism, but it is criticized for lacking depth and engagement, with many finding the hide and seek elements tedious and uninteresting. Overall, the narrative fails to provide a compelling or enjoyable experience.
- “The story: you're trapped in a mannequin factory, which is basically a metaphor for modern consumerism, but with more jump scares and fewer sales.”