REARVIEW MIRROR
- October 23, 2024
- CUBUS GAMES SL
Get on SteamRearview Mirror is a narrative videogame that takes place inside a car. A journey through the mean streets of a corrupt, hostile and dangerous world. Rearview Mirror is about redemption and second chances. Can someone who took bad decisions repair the harm he caused? Can he change his path? Leaving the past behind depends on us. But if you can’t escape then it becomes a prison, and everything ha…
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Reviews
- Great writing and engaging narrative that hooks players into the story.
- Fantastic atmosphere with appealing art, cool music, and a Noir aesthetic.
- Decision-based gameplay enhances the experience, making players feel part of the story.
- User experience is rough, with missing basic features like a settings menu and poor UI design.
- Choices are often unclear and poorly implemented, leading to confusion and frustration.
- Limited content in Early Access, with only about 40 minutes of gameplay available, which may not justify the price.
- story13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The story has captivated players with its engaging narrative and decision-based gameplay, drawing comparisons to other noir-themed titles. While the early access version shows promise with intriguing characters and plot twists, some users noted issues with clarity and formatting that detract from the experience. Currently, the game offers limited content, with only the first act available, leaving players eager for more development.
“Even though this is only in early access, I'm already hooked into the story and want to know more about what happens to Sal, what the 'organization' is really doing, and how my decisions are going to affect the narrative in later stages.”
“If you enjoy decision-based narrative games (think of the VTM games Coteries of New York and Shadows of New York), you like the noir aesthetic, are into thrillers and plot twists, or any combination thereof, I can't recommend this enough!”
“Very attractive art, visual and sound effects, the perfect partner for an awesome idea and story that you are unable to leave.”
“Seems like this story has potential, but I can't recommend purchasing it in its current state.”
“Additionally, there are some confusing word and formatting choices made (like referring to what appears to be a grown woman as a 'young girl,' and using double quotes for the protagonist's thoughts, but not for spoken dialogue) that give me the impression this story may not have originally been in English.”
“Only the first 3 missions that make up Act 1 are live right now (plus a couple brief comics that bookend the actual gameplay), so there are only 40-ish minutes of gameplay.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its coolness and contribution to the fantastic atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience. However, players express frustration over the lack of options to adjust music volume or other settings.
“Great writing, fantastic atmosphere, cool music, and appealing art.”
“There’s no way to adjust the music volume, text speed, controls, or anything else.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous over time.”
“The soundtrack doesn't fit the game's theme, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is highly praised for its exceptional writing, captivating music, and appealing art, all of which contribute to an immersive experience.
“Great writing, fantastic atmosphere, cool music, and appealing art.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their strong noir aesthetic, which complements the decision-based narrative and enhances the overall thriller experience. Users appreciate how the visual style effectively supports the plot twists and immersive storytelling.
