Info about Mirror:

Official game description:
It is said that there is a magic mirror, which is closely related to the destiny of numerous beautiful girls  
If you obtain it, you will be able to walk into the world of the beauties and experience a magnificent journey  
Among those girls, there is the dark elf, who was born in a noble family but has a rebellious nature, she enjoys bring the fairness and justice to people by robbing the rich and help the poor.  
There is the shrine maiden, who keeps Kyoto in peace will serve the Gods for her whole life.  
Game Characteristics:  
This is a game that combines match-3 and visual novel elements.  
If you want to learn more about those girls, you need to best them first.  
If you want to win the battle, in addition to mastering the skills of match-3. And of course, props can always save your life if put good use to them.  
How the story goes is choice-based so your choices will ultimately decide their fate.

Release date: Apr 19, 2018

Categories: Match-3 Puzzle, Visual Novel, Choice-based Narrative, Character-driven Interactions and Dialogue, Adult Themes, Multiple Endings, Narrative-driven Gameplay, Puzzle Levels

Feature scans:
- MTX: score 60; verdict: Aggressive Monetization; summary: The game has been criticized for its approach to selling the base game and DLC separately, leading to a perception of fragmented content and a feeling of being scammed. The mention of slot machine mechanics suggests the presence of gacha-like systems, and there is a general sentiment that the game and DLC could have been sold together at a higher price point without complaints.

- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $1.00 - $5.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence consistently highlights that the game is perceived as inexpensive and often available at a discount. Phrases such as 'The game is cheap,' 'barato,' 'costo muy bajo,' and '11快不亏，3块血赚' indicate that the community finds the game to be very affordable. Additionally, mentions of frequent sales and low prices during discounts further support the idea that the game is considered a good value at a low price point.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 20.0h
  - Story completion: N/A
  - Session length: N/A
  - Endgame: 1.0h
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides several direct mentions of playtime. The first quote mentions 21 hours to reach all endings and achievements, which suggests a comprehensive playthrough including endgame content. The second quote indicates 20 hours to complete all achievements, which also implies a full playthrough. The third quote mentions 20 hours of playtime, which aligns with the other evidence. The fourth quote mentions spending over an hour on a specific task, which, while not directly related to the main metrics, shows engagement with the game. Given the consistency in the evidence, we can derive typical playtime metrics.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game becomes fun after players engage with its core gameplay mechanics and progression system, particularly enjoying the skill-gated adult content and hentai scenes as rewards.
  - Stance: Fun then drops
  - Anchor: Engaging with the core gameplay mechanics and progression system
  - Time to anchor: 0h 30m
  - Friction: Slow pacing; Cryptic puzzles; Tedious sections
  - Unlock drivers: Progression rewards; Skill-gated adult content
  - Conditions: Appreciating match-3 puzzle games; Enjoying skill-gated adult content; Valuing progression rewards
- Player Archetypes:
  - Puzzle-Enthusiast Adult Gamer (buy)
    - Motivation: Enjoyment of puzzle mechanics and adult content.
    - Playstyle: Casual puzzle-solving with an appreciation for adult themes.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: anime/hentai fan; puzzle game enthusiast
    - Reference games: visual novels; puzzle games
  - Critical Veteran (no buy)
    - Motivation: Completing games and achieving goals despite flaws.
    - Playstyle: Grinding and achieving in-game goals.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: no buy
    - Labels: veteran gamer; critical player
    - Reference games: N/A
  - Achievement Hunter (buy)
    - Motivation: Completing all achievements and in-game goals.
    - Playstyle: Grinding and achieving in-game goals.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: achievement hunter; completionist
    - Reference games: N/A
  - Art Appreciator (sale)
    - Motivation: Enjoyment of the game's artwork and visual elements.
    - Playstyle: Casual play with a focus on visual and artistic content.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: art lover; visual enthusiast
    - Reference games: N/A


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Enjoyable match-3 gameplay (weight 0.66): Players frequently praise the game's match-3 mechanics, describing them as fun, addictive, and well-executed. The gameplay is often highlighted as simple, relaxing, and enjoyable.
- Engaging narrative and atmosphere (weight 0.4): The game's narrative is noted for being engaging and emotionally impactful, with a focus on atmosphere and storytelling. Players appreciate the effort put into the story and its complexity.
- Interesting and varied storyline (weight 0.32): The storyline is frequently mentioned as interesting, varied, and deep. Players enjoy the presence of a storyline and its quality.
- Good dialogue and voice acting (weight 0.31): The game's dialogue is praised for being good and exceptional. The Japanese voice acting is also noted for its quality.
- High-quality graphics and animations (weight 0.28): The game's graphics and animations are praised for being nice, beautiful, and visually appealing. The minimalistic and well-drawn graphics are also appreciated.
- Addictive and solid gameplay (weight 0.28): Players find the gameplay addictive and not boring, with solid gameplay modes that keep them engaged for long sessions.
- Good value for money (weight 0.24): Players appreciate the game's affordability and the good value it offers for the price. It is seen as inexpensive and accessible.
- One-handed playability (weight 0.23): The game is noted for being playable with one hand, making it convenient for players to enjoy in various positions and situations.
- Well-developed characters (weight 0.21): Players appreciate the well-developed stories and characters, noting the detailed character development and motivation.
- Multiple endings (weight 0.2): The game features multiple endings, adding to its replayability and depth. Players appreciate the dual ending design and different endings for each heroine.
- Variety in characters (weight 0.17): The game offers a variety of character types, designs, and abilities, which players find appealing and engaging.
- Effective patches (weight 0.16): Players note that patches work fine and are available, with helpful instructions provided for applying them.
- High-quality CG images (weight 0.13): The game's CG images are noted for their good quality and visual appeal.
- Diverse story themes (weight 0.13): The game features diverse story themes, including moral dilemmas, which players find engaging and thought-provoking.
- Emotional depth (weight 0.13): The game's character stories and overall narrative provide emotional depth and impact, resonating with players.
- Impressive character designs (weight 0.13): The character designs are praised for being impressive, great, and outstanding, contributing to the game's visual appeal.
- Easy achievements (weight 0.11): Players find it easy to achieve all accomplishments and unlock achievements, adding to the game's accessibility and enjoyment.

Common complaints:
- No official censorship removal (weight 0.57): There is no official option to remove censorship, forcing players to download unofficial patches. This process is time-consuming and not clearly communicated, leading to player frustration.
- Excessive censorship issues (weight 0.44): Players are frustrated with the pervasive censorship in the game, which cannot be disabled through official means. This includes censorship of adult content, which many players find undesirable.
- High repetitiveness (weight 0.23): The game suffers from high repetitiveness, particularly in its music and gameplay. This can make the experience tedious and boring for players.
- Poorly written stories (weight 0.22): Some stories in the game are criticized for being poorly written, confusing, and strange. This detracts from the overall enjoyment and immersion.
- Game incompleteness and outdated concept (weight 0.22): Players feel that the game is incomplete and that its concept is outdated. This leads to a perception that the game is not a top-tier work.
- Weak and cliché plot (weight 0.22): The plot is criticized for being ordinary, weak, and cliché. This makes the storyline unengaging and unimpressive for many players.
- Need for official patches (weight 0.22): Players express a need for official patches to address various issues in the game. The lack of official patches is a significant point of frustration.
- Niche appeal and excessive content (weight 0.14): The game's niche appeal and excessive sexual content may not resonate with a broader audience, limiting its potential player base.
- Inadequate H content (weight 0.11): Players find the H (adult) scenes in the game to be insufficient and not well-executed, detracting from the overall experience.
- Basic and mobile-like gameplay (weight 0.11): The gameplay is criticized for being very basic and reminiscent of mobile games, which can be off-putting for players seeking a more complex experience.
- Limited voice acting (weight 0.1): The game has limited voice acting, with only two sound effects, which can make the audio experience feel lacking and repetitive.
- Frustrating puzzle sections (weight 0.1): The puzzle sections in the game can be frustrating due to vague clues and obscure solutions, leading to a less enjoyable experience.
- Inconsistent art style (weight 0.1): The game's art style is inconsistent, particularly in character art, which can be jarring and detract from the visual experience.
- Irritating and lengthy dialogues (weight 0.09): The dialogues in the game are criticized for being irritating, lengthy, and unengaging, which can make the story sections tedious.

Gameplay feedback:
- Match-3 puzzle mechanics (weight 0.66): The game prominently features match-3 puzzle mechanics, where players match three or more identical items to progress. This core gameplay element is central to the player experience.
- Narrative-driven gameplay (weight 0.45): The game emphasizes deep narrative and artistic storytelling, providing a rich and engaging experience for players who enjoy story-driven content.
- Similar to Candy Crush (weight 0.37): The gameplay mechanics are similar to Candy Crush, featuring simple and easy-to-understand match-3 puzzles that are enjoyable but not overly complex.
- Skill and item upgrades (weight 0.35): Players can upgrade skills and items, allowing for customization and strategic gameplay. This system adds depth to the game mechanics.
- Multiple endings based on choices (weight 0.33): The game offers multiple endings that are influenced by the player's choices throughout the story. This non-linear storytelling approach enhances replayability.
- Visual novel elements (weight 0.32): The game combines match-3 gameplay with visual novel elements, including dialogue choices and character interactions, creating a unique hybrid experience.
- Character-driven stories (weight 0.25): The game features character-driven stories with moral choices, allowing players to influence the narrative through their decisions.
- Puzzle-solving gameplay (weight 0.22): The game includes challenging puzzle-solving elements that require exploration and strategic thinking, adding complexity to the gameplay.
- Strategy-based combat (weight 0.21): Combat in the game is based on match-3 mechanics, requiring strategic thinking and planning to succeed in battles.
- DLC with new content (weight 0.1): The game offers DLC content that includes new heroines and stories, expanding the gameplay experience with additional narrative content.

Performance notes:
- Technical stability and performance (weight 0.2): The game's technical stability varies among players. Some report solid performance with minimal bugs and fast loading times, while others experience constant freezing and performance issues.
- Screen flickering issues (weight 0.07): Players have reported experiencing screen flickering while playing the game. This issue can be quite distracting and may affect the overall gaming experience.
- Background sounds persist (weight 0.06): The game continues to play sounds even when it is minimized or when the player switches to another window using ALT+TAB. This can be annoying for some players.

Recommendations:
- Highly recommended game (weight 0.24): Many players strongly recommend the game, often praising its overall quality and appeal.
- Buy during discounts (weight 0.23): Players suggest purchasing the game during sales or discounts to get better value for money.
- DLC recommended for additional content (weight 0.22): Players recommend buying the DLC for extra content and enhanced gameplay experience.
- Artistic and emotional depth (weight 0.2): The game is highly praised for its artistic, philosophical, and emotional depth, making it a standout in storytelling.
- Recommended for adult-themed and match-3 fans (weight 0.2): The game is recommended for those who enjoy adult-themed content, match-3 gameplay, and engaging short stories.
- Strong storytelling and characters (weight 0.11): The game is praised for its strong storytelling and emotional impact, making it worth buying for its narrative and characters.
- Mod recommendations (weight 0.1): Players suggest downloading specific mods, such as anticensorship mods, to enhance the gaming experience.
- Best in its genre (weight 0.07): Some players consider this game to be possibly the best in its genre, highlighting its exceptional qualities.
- Exceeds expectations (weight 0.07): The game has exceeded expectations for many players, delivering a high-quality experience.
- Worth playing (weight 0.07): The game is generally considered worth playing, offering an enjoyable experience.
- Short-term immersion for casual fans (weight 0.06): The game offers satisfying short-term immersion, especially for casual puzzle hybrid fans.
- Follow tips for better enjoyment (weight 0.06): Players recommend following specific tips to improve progression and overall enjoyment of the game.
- Ideal playing conditions (weight 0.06): Players recommend playing the game at night and in solitude for the best experience.
- Recommended for online workers (weight 0.06): The game is recommended for those who work online in conferences, suggesting it as a good pastime.
- Issues with specific elements (weight 0.05): The game is not recommended by some due to specific issues with elements like rabbits and flowers.
- Alternative game suggestion (weight 0.05): Some players suggest playing an alternative game, Hentai Shooter 3D, instead.
- Buy for children's development (weight 0.05): Some suggest buying the game for children to potentially improve memory and intelligence, though this may not be the primary audience.

Other player notes:
- Requests for modding support (weight 0.07): Players are requesting mods to remove censorship or modify the game, indicating a desire for more customization options.

Emotions:
- Satisfaction (weight 0.14): Players are satisfied with the game's value for money, innovative gameplay, and engaging features such as multiple endings, good animations, and the option to skip gore content. The charming and enjoyable aspects of the game, along with its pleasant music and graphics, contribute to a positive experience that exceeds expectations.
- Frustration (weight 0.14): Players are frustrated with excessive censorship, difficulty in finding patches, and game-breaking bugs. Combat system issues, screen flickering, and poorly written stories also contribute to the frustration.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.13): Players enjoy the match-3 gameplay, engaging narrative, and high-quality content. The combination of strategic gameplay, character stories, and beautiful art makes the game fun and relaxing.
- Disappointment (weight 0.12): Players are disappointed with the game's plot, art style, and censorship issues. The lack of interactivity in certain scenes and the need to purchase additional DLC also contribute to the disappointment.
- Positive (weight 0.04): Players have a positive experience with the game's mechanics, designs, and plot. The ability to remove censorship and the game's character endings and achievements are also appreciated.
- Joy (weight 0.04): Players find joy in the game's fun match-three mechanics and the emotional impact of the storyline. The enjoyable gameplay and positive experiences contribute to their joy.
- Anger (weight 0.03): Players are angry about the false advertising, censorship, and perceived low value of the game. The lack of content and feeling cheated also contribute to their anger.
- Excitement (weight 0.03): Players are excited about the character design, story, and diverse story themes. The engaging content and enjoyment of the game contribute to their excitement.
- Frustrated (weight 0.02): Players are frustrated with bad writing, achievements attached to paid DLC, and the game's censorship. Performance issues and lengthy dialogues also contribute to their frustration.
- Appreciation (weight 0.02): Players appreciate the artistic value, storytelling, and emotional depth of the game. The engaging stories and emotional impact are also highly valued.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.02): Players feel nostalgic about memories of the first hentai game and its characters. The classic elements and past experiences with the game evoke a sense of nostalgia.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.02): Players are enthusiastic about the positive gameplay experience and engaging story. The detailed explanation of gameplay mechanics and strategies also contributes to their enthusiasm.
- Happy (weight 0.02): Players are happy with the overall positive experience, including high ratings in various categories. The positive comments about the artwork, voice acting, and interactive elements contribute to their happiness.
- Helpfulness (weight 0.01): Players feel helpful by providing useful information and detailed guides. The detailed instructions and community involvement are appreciated.
- Disgust (weight 0.01): Players feel disgust due to disturbing stories and foul content. Specific scenes and content are found to be particularly disgusting.
- Disappointed (weight 0.01): Players are disappointed because the game did not meet their expectations. The dull and boring sections, along with censorship and the need for an unofficial patch, contribute to their disappointment.
- Surprise (weight 0.01): Players are surprised by the game's depth and unexpected content. The good stories and subverted expectations contribute to their surprise.
- Engaged (weight 0.01): Players are engaged by the game's narrative and artistic depth. The match-3 gameplay and character elements also keep them engaged.
- Admiration (weight 0.01): Players admire the storyline and graphics of the game. The deep analysis and interpretation of the game's themes are also appreciated.}