Veil: Mirages

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Veil: Mirages is a single player casual role playing game with horror and thriller themes. It was developed by spiritwolf and was released on July 1, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Veil: Mirages is a short, dreamlike experience that blends psychological horror with an introspective narrative and philosophical themes. Chase, a 19 year old boy in search of meaning, is haunted by memories of what he once had. Will he overcome his internal struggles, opening the door to reconciliation?

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and creative narrative style, incorporating movie clips to enhance storytelling.
It has a deep and interesting mystery that encourages players to piece together the story on their own.
The game design is well-executed, with a good soundtrack and a visually appealing aesthetic.

The story can be overly cryptic and difficult to absorb, leaving players confused about the plot.
Gameplay often feels slow and tedious, with excessive dialogue and text that can detract from the experience.
Some players may find the philosophical themes and pacing too heavy or complicated, making it less relatable.

story
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The story of the game is described as cryptic and challenging to piece together, often feeling overly complex and philosophical, which can detract from player engagement. While some creative narrative elements, such as the integration of movie clips and interactive company messages, are praised, many reviewers found the pacing slow and the heavy reliance on text overwhelming. Overall, the narrative's depth is acknowledged, but its execution leaves players struggling to connect with the story and characters.
- “Some things I found very creative were how movie clips were spliced in to explain aspects of the story; that was very nice.”
- “Also, having to review and edit the company messages was a very cool way of giving the player gameplay and explaining the story.”
- “Veil: Mirages is an interesting game, but it is a pretty difficult game to absorb the story in some parts, especially with the philosophical themes. It feels more like an interactive art piece in my opinion to find meaning.”
- “It has a very cryptic story, one that you have to piece together on your own, but at times it felt too cryptic for me to understand (and I like cryptic storytelling).”
- “Veil: Mirages is an interesting game, but it is pretty difficult to absorb the story in some parts, especially with the philosophical themes. It feels more like an interactive art piece in my opinion to find meaning.”
- “There were some interesting and creative narrative moments, but I found the game mostly slow and tedious to play. It was difficult to absorb the story; you do a lot of reading, and yet it's almost like you are not told much of anything.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring a decent and high-quality soundtrack that effectively enhances the atmosphere, whether through soothing melodies or unnerving tones. Some players noted moments of silence that contributed positively to the experience.
- “It also features a high-quality soundtrack.”
- “Decent soundtrack.”
- “The music was soothing or unnerving or absent in fairly nice ways.”
- “Decent soundtrack”
- “It also features a high quality soundtrack.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are noted for their unique aesthetic, alternating between retro Atari-style visuals and immersive first-person navigation, creating a narrative-driven experience.
- “Great aesthetic.”
- “The game alternates between retro Atari graphics and immersive first-person navigation, creating a unique narrative experience.”
- “The graphics often feel like a mix of Atari-era visuals and modern first-person navigation, making it hard to fully immerse in the experience.”
- “The visual quality is inconsistent, with some areas resembling outdated graphics that detract from the overall gameplay.”
- “The art style seems outdated and lacks the polish expected from contemporary games, which affects the overall enjoyment.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be slow and tedious, often feeling overwhelmed by excessive reading that detracts from the narrative experience. While there are some creative moments, the overall pacing makes it challenging to engage with the story effectively.
- “The game has some interesting and creative narrative moments, but I found it mostly slow and tedious to play. It was difficult to absorb the story; you do a lot of reading, and yet it's almost like you're not told much of anything.”
- “Grinding feels like an endless chore rather than an engaging part of the gameplay. It detracts from the overall experience and makes progress feel unearned.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding in this game makes it feel more like a job than a fun pastime. It quickly becomes frustrating and dull.”
gameplay
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Players appreciate the engaging gameplay, highlighting the unique mechanic of reviewing and editing company messages as a creative storytelling element. The levels are described as visually captivating and contribute to an overall fun gaming experience.
- “Also, having to review and edit the company messages was a very cool way of providing gameplay while explaining the story.”
- “The levels were super trippy, and the gameplay was extremely fun!”
emotional
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Players find the game to be deeply engaging on an emotional level, fostering strong attachments to both the narrative and their own experiences. It is described as a charming and heartfelt journey that resonates with players.
- “The entire experience forces the player to be emotionally attached, whether to chase or to themselves.”
- “A lovely, emotional little game.”