White Mirror

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White Mirror is a single player action game with a horror theme. It was developed by GDNomaD and was released on January 26, 2016. It received negative reviews from players.

In "White Mirror," become a hunter seeking an ancient, powerful relic - a mirror rumored to hold immense magic and darkness. Embark on a dangerous journey, facing evil forces that stalk your every move. Uncover secrets, wield magic, and ensure you don't become the next casualty in this tense adventure game. Confidence: 85%

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Audience ScoreBased on 136 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

The game has a decent atmosphere and sound design that can create some tension.
Some players found the graphics to be visually appealing, particularly in certain areas.
A few moments of genuine jump scares were reported, providing some entertainment.

The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable for many users.
The story is dull and poorly translated, leading to confusion and a lack of engagement.
Gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, primarily revolving around finding keys and solving simplistic puzzles.

story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
75%
14%
The game's story is widely criticized for being dull, repetitive, and poorly translated, leaving players confused and disengaged. Many reviews highlight the lack of coherence and depth in the narrative, with a plot centered around a legendary mirror that fails to captivate. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a significant weakness, detracting from the overall gaming experience.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “The presented story was interesting but was not conclusive.”
- “The story is a bit vague, and the English translation is a bit wonky, but those are really the only downsides.”
- “The game disappoints with a dull story and repetitive gameplay.”
- “The story makes little sense and the bad grammar doesn't help.”
- “Oh, and the game's story is incomprehensible - mostly due to horrendous translation - and contains no mirrors.”
graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
54%
19%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the atmosphere and lighting, while others criticize the overall quality as mediocre or poorly optimized. Although certain areas, like caves, are noted for their graphical processing, many users find the visuals lackluster and not representative of modern standards. Overall, while there are moments of decent graphical design, the game's performance issues and limited customization options detract from the experience.
- “I liked the atmosphere, gameplay, and graphics.”
- “The game is dim, dark, and rustic, and the graphics are fairly pleasing to the eye.”
- “Beautiful graphics and gameplay.”
- “If you try to take it seriously as a game, you'll find no resolution or graphics tweaks, no controller tweaks... it's horribly optimized and will be sluggish even on high-end rigs.”
- “This game was made with the GameGuru engine, so graphically it looks really, really bad.”
- “A very short game with mediocre graphics, poorly written script (many grammatical errors in English)... and it keeps crashing!”
atmosphere
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
49%
13%
The atmosphere in the game is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the creepy sound design and effective use of shadows, while others find it shallow and underdeveloped. Although there are moments of tension and spooky elements, many reviewers feel that the overall atmosphere fails to fully engage or unsettle the player. Ultimately, while there are attempts to create a haunting environment, the execution often falls short, leaving a sense of missed potential.
- “I liked the atmosphere, gameplay, and graphics.”
- “Its a short horror game with 6 chapters and a good atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere is great, has some good, creepy background noise.”
- “The quest for the legendary mirror fails to engage, and the magical atmosphere feels shallow and underdeveloped.”
- “There’s an effort to achieve atmosphere, but it’s subpar and relies heavily on shadows to obscure the lack of detail in the environments.”
- “The game's attempt at creating an atmosphere is just constantly throwing sounds and voices at the player.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
65%
20%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and dull, often hindered by bugs and crashes. While some appreciated the atmosphere and graphics, the overall experience is marred by simplistic mechanics and poorly designed puzzles, leading to a short and frustrating gameplay session. Despite its visual appeal, the lack of engaging content and clarity in objectives detracts significantly from the enjoyment.
- “I liked the atmosphere, gameplay, and graphics.”
- “2) Gameplay is pretty simple, which is good for that kind of game so that you don't get disturbed from the atmosphere.”
- “The game disappoints with a dull story and repetitive gameplay.”
- “I spent more time fighting the game's crashes and bugs to simply get through the 30 minutes of gameplay this game offers.”
- “Gameplay consists of you wandering around the house trying to achieve the objectives listed out in your book.”
humor
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is largely derived from its broken English translation, incompetent monster behavior, and various bugs, which collectively create a comedic experience. Players find the absurdity of the game's elements, such as cliché chase music and awkward dialogue, to be entertaining, transforming an otherwise mediocre game into a source of laughter. Overall, the game's flaws contribute to its charm, making it a hilariously memorable experience.
- “Between the atrocious, broken English, the hilariously incompetent monster, and the weird bugs, I found this game utterly funny.”
- “This went from a mediocre game to a hilarious comedy.”
- “The monster got stuck near the edge, in his running position, and the music that plays when he chases you (which is hilariously cliché, the high-pitched violin screech) kept playing.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
The music in the game is described as simple yet effective, contributing to an overall atmosphere of tension, even in the absence of immediate danger. However, some players found it distracting at times, particularly during moments of gameplay where it became repetitive or glitched. Overall, while the soundtrack is noted as one of the game's stronger elements, it does not fully compensate for the shortcomings in other areas.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The soundtrack also keeps an air of tension about it, even when there is no present danger.”
- “The only good things about this game are the music and graphics.”
- “The music is very simple and has no automatic save.”
- “The monster got stuck near the edge, in his running position, and the music that plays when he chases you (which is hilariously cliche, the high pitched violin screech) kept playing.”
- “I come out of the pool on the other side, and the music's still playing, but after getting close to the monster without him reaching me, the music started to fuck up.”
stability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent crashes, buggy controls, and a plethora of glitches that severely hinder gameplay. While one user noted a lack of game-breaking bugs in their experience, the overall consensus highlights a poorly optimized and unstable game environment that detracts from the overall experience.
- “Another badly translated and buggy mess of a horror game made with the crash-prone FPS creator engine.”
- “This is another ineptly made, badly translated, generic, buggy, and broken indie horror game that keeps crashing on the desktop constantly.”
- “Honestly, I was going to write an in-depth review for this one, but unfortunately, this game is a buggy, crashing mess.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect unfulfilling, suggesting that the effort required does not justify the rewards, even for activities like card farming.
- “It's not worth it, even for card farming in the background.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find myself doing the same repetitive tasks over and over, which really drains the fun out of the game.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has a short duration of approximately 30 minutes and lacks any significant replay value, making it unlikely for players to return after their initial playthrough.
- “The game is around 30 minutes long and there's no replay value whatsoever.”
- “Once you finish the game, there's really no incentive to play it again.”
- “After completing the story, I found no reason to revisit the game.”