Through the Mirror
- January 7, 2017
- Cleiton Oliveira
Get on Steam"Through the Mirror" is a puzzle platformer that explores the theme of trust and collaboration between two contrasting characters. It features mirrored mechanics that allow players to solve challenging puzzles by manipulating the environment. This game is an expanded version of a Ludum Dare project, now with additional levels, mechanics, and visuals.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Through the Mirror offers a unique mirror effect that challenges players to control two characters simultaneously, enhancing the puzzle-solving experience.
- The game is praised for its increasing difficulty, which encourages critical thinking and provides a sense of accomplishment upon completion.
- Many players find the game enjoyable and recommend it for its simple controls and potential for hours of gameplay, especially at a low price.
- The game suffers from significant graphical issues, including flickering platforms and poor controls, which detract from the overall experience.
- Some players find the gameplay boring and the physics unresponsive, leading to frustration and a high quit rate among users.
- Bugs and glitches, such as platforms not appearing or jumping inconsistently, have been reported, making it difficult for players to progress.
- music10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with many users describing it as dull, boring, and reminiscent of generic stock piano tracks. Critics feel that the soundtrack fails to enhance the gaming experience, often leading to feelings of drowsiness and a lack of cohesion within the game. However, a few users have noted that they found the music enjoyable and relaxing, indicating a mixed reception overall.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“A very fun game with great music.”
“The music is laughable; you could type in 'stock piano music' on YouTube and you'd get the entirety of the game's soundtrack. It's boring, it's dull, and it made me genuinely feel drowsy while playing the game. It again falls to the issue of nothing in the game working together to make something; it feels entirely thrown in for no reason.”
“The music is laughable; you could type in 'stock piano music' on YouTube and you'd get the entirety of the game's soundtrack. It's boring, it's dull, and it made me genuinely feel drowsy while playing the game. It again falls to the issue of nothing in the game working together to make something; it feels entirely thrown in for no reason.”
“The music is laughable; you could type in 'stock piano music' on YouTube and you'd get the entirety of the game's soundtrack. It's boring, it's dull, and it made me genuinely feel drowsy while playing the game. It again falls to the issue of nothing in the game working together to make something; it feels entirely thrown in for no reason.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are described as having potential, with appealing color palettes and neat shadows, but they are severely marred by significant flickering and shuddering issues that can be harmful to players, particularly those with epilepsy. This graphical instability detracts from the overall experience, leading to frustration and a high quit rate among players.
“The graphics are alright, the shadows are pretty neat, and they have some appealing color palettes in there, rather than just sticking with black and white.”
“The graphics are visually interesting, with a variety of colors that enhance the overall aesthetic of the game.”
“The shadows add depth to the graphics, making the environments feel more immersive and engaging.”
“I wish I could recommend this game as it is a nice and tight puzzle-platformer, but the graphical flickering is just too detrimental to the overall experience.”
“The graphics are alright, the shadows are pretty neat, and they have some appealing color palettes, but they're bugged. I wish I'd recorded the first 30 seconds of the game where I was walking over to the new game button; they started flickering like the 'free epilepsy test' gifs, and I genuinely had to look away because it hurt my eyes that bad. It was comically hilarious but also genuinely concerning, and it could've hurt someone who is epileptic.”
“Horrible control of orb and square, and the graphics shudder constantly. The fact that the first achievement is to beat the first world and has a 0.8% unlock rate shows that 99.2% of all owners of this game quit before finishing the first world of this god-awful puzzle game.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players enjoying the simplicity and fun mechanics, while others criticize it for being boring and poorly designed. Issues such as slippery landings, inconsistent physics, and a disconnect between level design and gameplay mechanics detract from the overall experience.
“Highly recommend this game, it's very simple yet the mechanics make for some fun.”
“The gameplay is terribly boring. The game is also relatively slippery on landing, so on some stages you'll find yourself just sliding off a platform. The physics feel really bad; the jump seems to be way too high, and the level design isn't complemented by the physics. It feels like the levels were not designed for this game at all.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as both comically absurd and concerning, particularly due to a glitch that causes intense flickering graphics reminiscent of "free epilepsy test" gifs. While some players found the situation hilariously unexpected, it also raised serious safety concerns for those with epilepsy.
