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Mirages

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2023

Should you play it?

Mirages is a 3D narrative and horror game with folk stories. One night, seven brides headed to the Captain Mansion but strayed into a place full of ghosts - Regret City. Horror haunts the small town. Due to destiny, actors, warlords, and offspring of the town are drawn in. They are closer to truth.

What works
  • Rich narrative rooted in chinese folklore
  • Strong atmospheric and audio-visual design
  • Multiple branching endings encouraging replay
  • Authentic chinese voice acting
  • Unique cultural horror experience
Things to keep in mind
  • Technical issues and bugs affecting gameplay
  • Stiff character models and awkward controls
  • Limited and repetitive gameplay mechanics
  • Pacing issues and confusing mid-to-late story segments
  • No multiplayer or social features

What to play next

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Hidden Gems

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Mirages: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Value.

Why this game works

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