VectroMirror

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VectroMirror is a single player puzzle game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by The Vectromirror Initiative and was released on May 27, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"VectroMirror" is a simulation game where players control an AI Test Subject in advanced trials to trigger emotional responses and achieve sentience. The game builds on its predecessor, "VectroMirror 0," by adding new abilities such as stasis hold and throw, and optimizing the Test Subject's existing parkour skills to navigate through challenging courses. The game focuses on building Trust and Misery to evoke human emotions and achieve a breakthrough in AI development.

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gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features impressive graphics and a unique art style that enhances the overall experience.
It offers a challenging and rewarding gameplay experience, reminiscent of classic platformers with intuitive progress.
The physics and mechanics are highly praised, making it enjoyable for speedrunning and skill honing.

The game is considered short and may not provide enough content for its price, leading to some disappointment.
Many players have encountered bugs and inconsistencies that detract from the overall enjoyment.
The difficulty level can be unforgiving, with some players feeling frustrated by the lack of guidance and challenging mechanics.

graphics
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The graphics of Vectromirror are praised for their unique and futuristic art style, often compared to Tron, and are considered impressive for an indie game. Reviewers note the cool visuals and improvements made, highlighting the game's distinctive aesthetic as a standout feature.
- “Vectromirror is a really fun, fast-paced platformer with a futuristic art style and what's shaping up to be an interesting storyline.”
- “Really nice graphics for an indie game.”
- “The puzzle elements are great, and I'm a big fan of the Tron-like art style with a mix of PBR material elements.”
- “The graphics are very unusual but unique.”
story
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The story in Vectromirror has received mixed feedback, with some players finding it interesting and immersive, while others feel it has become overly straightforward and detracts from the gameplay experience. The inclusion of narrative interruptions during speedruns has also puzzled players, leading to frustration with the pacing. Overall, the narrative seems to have lost some of its charm compared to its predecessor, Vectromirror 0.
- “Vectromirror is a really fun, fast-paced platformer with a futuristic art style and what's shaping up to be an interesting storyline.”
- “I was able to speedrun the first 2 missions with relative ease; however, I'm puzzled with the inclusion of a speedrun timer when there are many points in the game where it will pause to tell you a bunch of story.”
- “I played Vectromirror 0 and thought it was one of the best games I had ever played; it felt so immersive and unique. However, this one is so hard, glitchy, inconsistent, and annoying that I can't bear to play it past level 1. The story is just ruined because of its newfound straightforwardness, and it annoys me. I'm devastated; Vectromirror 0 was amazing, but this isn't.”
- “I was able to speedrun the first 2 missions with relative ease; however, I'm puzzled with the inclusion of a speedrun timer when there are many points in the game where it will pause/stop you to tell you a bunch of story.”
gameplay
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Gameplay is a mixed experience, with the sprint function improving movement but overall momentum feeling floaty, particularly during tight jumps in later levels, leading to frustration. While the game shows care in its design and mechanics, many players find the current state lacking in enjoyment, overshadowing the positive aspects.
- “I've never played a game with better physics or game mechanics.”
- “Holding shift to sprint helped with the gameplay, but the momentum in the game is very floaty. This is especially problematic with the tight jumps required in the third level, which leads to more frustration.”
- “The gameplay feels unbalanced and lacks the polish needed for a smooth experience.”
- “The controls are unresponsive at times, making it difficult to execute precise movements.”