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Glimmer in Mirror

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2023

Should you play it?

Glimmer in Mirror is a 2D story-rich action shooting game. Play as Shiro in a collapsed world, to meet various unique NPCs and monsters, and gradually uncover the truth of the world through a gripping story.

What works
  • Beautiful art and animation
  • Engaging boss fights with varied patterns
  • Relaxing and fitting soundtrack
  • Accessible and smooth gameplay
  • Active developer support and updates
Things to keep in mind
  • Poor and inconsistent translations
  • Confusing and minimalistic map design
  • Lack of fast travel and navigation aids
  • Some bugs and crashes reported
  • Limited combat variety and progression

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Gestalt: Steam & Cinder

  • Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

  • Stories: The Path of Destinies

  • Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn

  • Chasm

  • The RPG

  • Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore

  • Apotheon

  • Rustler (Grand Theft Horse)
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Song of Iron

  • ITORAH

  • Lunar Eclipse
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Glimmer in Mirror: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Thrill, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Survival. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy.

Why this game works

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