The Art of Reflection
Last updated: 2025-12-02
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- Innovative mirror puzzle mechanics.
- Captivating atmosphere and sound design.
- Highly recommended puzzle game.
- Rewarding exploration and pacing.
- Portal-like, complex mirror puzzles.
- Minor improvements needed for exploration.
Emotions
Satisfaction23%Enjoyment17%Excitement12%Appreciation10%Admiration6%
- Reviews
(sample size) - 34
- Helpful reviews
- 88%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 12%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 100%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 0%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 115
- Negative points
- 3
- Gameplay points
- 17
- Perf. points
- 0
- Rec. points
- 17
- Misc points
- 8
Sentiment × Playtime
review counts| Bucket | Neg | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| ≤ 2h playtime | 00% Avg playtime 0h | 2367.6% Avg playtime 0.6h |
| > 2h playtime | 00% Avg playtime 0h | 1132.4% Avg playtime 7.4h |
Velocity
review pace| Avg/day | 81.6 rev/day |
| Last 30d | 1.1 rev/day |
| Quarterly | 0 rev/qtr |
| Days covered | 0.4 days |
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Innovative Mirror Puzzle Mechanics
| Players highly praise the game's unique and innovative first-person puzzle design, particularly the creative use of mirror mechanics that challenge perception and gravity. The puzzles are described as mind-bending, deceptively difficult yet satisfying to solve, providing 'aha!' moments and a strong sense of accomplishment. The game's progression and expert tutorials effectively introduce complex concepts, making the logic easy to pick up despite its depth. | 99% |
Captivating Atmosphere & Sound
| The game offers a thoughtful and meditative atmospheric experience, blending calm exploration with engaging challenges. The amazing and relaxing soundtrack significantly contributes to the immersive mood, with subtle background music enhancing the serene space-scape. The combination of art and sound is described as mesmerizing and charming. | 41% |
Highly Recommended & Accessible
| The game delivered on the promise of its captivating demo, providing a thoroughly enjoyable full release. Players consider it a great value, easy to pick up and play, and note its accessibility on platforms like Steam Deck and Linux. The game is perceived as a 'labor of love' by its developers, offering an experience where hours can pass unnoticed. | 30% |
Rewarding Exploration & Pacing
| Players appreciate the near-perfect difficulty and pacing, which encourages thoughtful exploration of the surreal world. The intuitive map system prevents players from feeling lost in complex level designs, while fluid movement mechanics allow for chaining jumps and finding new areas, making exploration itself a rewarding part of the game. | 22% |