Info about Mirror: The Lost Shards:

Official game description:
Mirror: The Lost Shards DLC (4 New Girls!)  
This DLC has 4 more characters, with better animation, more CGs and more enchanting stories!  
This DLC only support English, Japanese and Traditional Chinese FOR NOW.  
After purchasing this DLC, you need to complete all 8 characters in Mirror to proceed to characters in the DLC.  
Added new BGMs to OST DLC.  
1\. Leah  
A typical 'girl-next-door' in high school. She was raised by her divorced mom. They didn't have much and her mom was always away on business trips. She was so alone and helpless that, even got picked in school, she had no one to turn to.  
2\. Madoka  
She was often sick as a child, and lived with her brother. They moved a lot and they have no money or time for school. Although she's already come of age, she still messes around like a kid.  
3\. Mafercca Rossi  
A young witch who lives in the forest and focuses on arcane and alchemy. She doesn't know much beside those two, even a bit clumsy. She also hates those who believe violence can solve everything.  
4\. Hill  
In her 19 years of being, she spent 16 of them as a slave. Although she remains meek about her status quo, and she follows her master's commend to the letter. There seems to be a small fire that is breaking out.

Release date: Jul 26, 2018

Categories: Visual Novel, Character-driven Narrative, Adult Themes, Match-3 Puzzle, Character Customization, Dialogue-based Gameplay, Story-driven, Narrative-driven Gameplay


- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $10.00 - $20.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence indicates that users are comparing the price of the DLC to the base game and finding them similar or even higher for the DLC during discounts. This suggests that the community considers the base game price to be around the same as the DLC, which is perceived as high. The sentiment implies that a fair price for the base game should be lower than the current price, which is being compared unfavorably to the DLC.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 10.0h
  - Story completion: 5.0h
  - Session length: 4.0h
  - Endgame: 5.0h
  - Reasoning: The evidence provided includes several mentions of playtime durations. One review mentions that it takes about 5 hours to complete the main storyline, which we can use as an estimate for the story completion time. Another review mentions 10 hours to achieve all accomplishments, which can be considered as the game completion time. Additionally, there are mentions of 4 hours and 5 hours of gameplay, which can be used to estimate typical session lengths and endgame content duration.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: Players generally find the game fun immediately but may encounter friction points like repetitive music and concerns about addiction and in-game purchases.
  - Stance: Fun immediately
  - Anchor: N/A
  - Time to anchor: 0h 0m
  - Friction: repetitive music; concerns about addiction; in-game purchases
  - Unlock drivers: engaging gameplay
  - Conditions: immediate immersion in gameplay
- Player Archetypes:
  - Critical Value Seeker (no buy)
    - Motivation: Seeking value and quality in gaming experiences
    - Playstyle: Critical and discerning, focusing on value for money and gameplay quality
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: no buy
    - Labels: 老玩家
    - Reference games: N/A
  - Story-Driven Enthusiast (buy)
    - Motivation: Enjoying rich narratives and artistic presentation
    - Playstyle: Immersive and story-focused, appreciating long storylines and visual art
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: 喜欢剧情的玩家
    - 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:
- Engaging storylines and characters (weight 0.86): Many players enjoyed the storylines and character arcs, finding them long, well-developed, and engaging.
- Patch information provided (weight 0.38): Several reviews mention the provision of useful links and instructions on how to apply patches, which is helpful for players experiencing issues.
- Worth the investment (weight 0.38): Players feel that the game is worth the money spent, indicating high value for the price.
- Improved art quality (weight 0.36): The art and image quality have seen improvements, contributing to a better visual experience.
- High-quality dialogue (weight 0.31): The dialogue in the game is praised for being well-written, humorous, and adding to the overall enjoyment of the story.
- Bug fixes and improvements (weight 0.22): Reviews mention bug fixes and improvements, which enhance the overall gaming experience.
- Deeper character interactions (weight 0.22): Players enjoy the deeper interactions with characters, which make the gameplay more immersive.
- Enjoyable match-3 gameplay (weight 0.22): The match-3 gameplay is found to be fun and enjoyable by many players.
- Increased text and adult content (weight 0.21): There is more text content and adult material, which some players appreciate for adding depth and variety.
- Ukrainian translation praised (weight 0.21): The Ukrainian translation is highly praised for its quality, making the game more accessible to Ukrainian-speaking players.

Common complaints:
- Poor translation quality (weight 0.39): The game has been criticized for its poor Traditional Chinese translation, which includes many typos and incorrect translations, affecting the overall experience.
- Inconsistent story elements (weight 0.3): Several players noted that some story elements feel rushed, inconsistent, or unrealistic, leading to an abrupt and less engaging narrative.
- Emotional heaviness (weight 0.26): The story can be emotionally heavy, which might be difficult for some players to engage with.
- Excessive and awkward dialogue (weight 0.22): The game features excessive and nonsensical dialogue that feels unnecessary and awkward, detracting from the story.
- Minor bugs in illustrations (weight 0.22): There are minor bugs and inconsistencies in the illustrations and scenes, which can be distracting and reduce immersion.
- Bugs in specific stages (weight 0.22): There are notable bugs in specific stages, such as Madoka's stage, which can disrupt the gameplay experience.
- Uncomfortable content (weight 0.21): Some players expressed discomfort with certain content in the game, such as NTR (Netorare) elements, which were found unpleasant.
- Unappealing character designs (weight 0.2): The base game features unappealing character designs, which can be off-putting for some players.
- Low-quality writing (weight 0.13): The game has been criticized for its low-quality plots, characters, and writing, affecting the overall narrative experience.
- Limited DLC content (weight 0.12): The DLC offers only a few characters, which some players feel is not enough content for the price.
- Monotonous gameplay (weight 0.12): The match-3 gameplay is somewhat monotonous, lacking variety and becoming tedious over time.
- Audio and video sync issues (weight 0.12): There are issues with out-of-sync audio and video in the CG, which can be distracting and reduce immersion.
- Voice acting inconsistencies (weight 0.12): There are volume inconsistencies and occasional mispronunciations in the voice acting, affecting the overall quality.
- Repetitive music (weight 0.12): The music in the game gets repetitive quickly, which can become monotonous and reduce enjoyment.
- Awkward character animations (weight 0.12): Some scenes feature awkward body contortions, which can be immersion-breaking and detract from the overall experience.
- Unuseful items and skills (weight 0.12): Some items and skills in the game are not very useful, making them less valuable and reducing strategic options.
- Unpleasant early plot (weight 0.12): The early Minotaur plot is considered unpleasant by some players, affecting their enjoyment of the story.
- Unclear skill differences (weight 0.12): The difference between low-level and high-level skill gems is not obvious, making it difficult for players to understand their progression.
- Difficult gameplay mechanics (weight 0.12): Some gameplay mechanics are slightly difficult, which can be challenging and frustrating for players.
- Lack of updates (weight 0.12): There is a lack of updates for the game, which can be disappointing for players expecting ongoing support and improvements.
- Clothing damage regression (weight 0.11): There is occasional regression in clothing damage stages, which can be frustrating and immersion-breaking.
- No Korean subtitles (weight 0.11): The game lacks Korean subtitles, which can be a barrier for Korean-speaking players.
- No Spanish language support (weight 0.11): The game is not available in Spanish, limiting its accessibility for Spanish-speaking players.

Gameplay feedback:
- Story and character arcs (weight 0.57): The game includes various storylines and character arcs, providing a rich narrative experience with different endings.
- Character-specific mechanics (weight 0.51): Each character has unique skills and mechanics, allowing for varied gameplay strategies and character-specific gameplay.
- Interactive scenes (weight 0.43): Players can engage in interactive scenes with characters, including H scenes, adding a layer of engagement and immersion.
- Match-3 gameplay mechanics (weight 0.39): The game features Match-3 mechanics as a core part of its gameplay, involving tile matching and strategic planning.
- Strategy and planning (weight 0.21): The game involves strategic planning and dynamic gameplay mechanics, requiring players to think ahead and plan their moves.
- DLC content quality (weight 0.2): The DLC content is considered more fulfilling than the base game, offering enhanced gameplay experiences and value.
- Item collection and new weapons (weight 0.18): Players can collect items and discover new weapons, adding to the gameplay variety and depth.
- Character progression (weight 0.12): The game features a progression system where players can unlock new abilities and characters as they advance.
- Skill gems and their effects (weight 0.12): Skill gems play a significant role in gameplay, offering various effects that can influence strategies and character abilities.
- Character customization (weight 0.12): Players can customize their characters, allowing for personalized gameplay experiences and character development.
- Similar gameplay to main game (weight 0.11): The gameplay mechanics are similar to the main game, which may be familiar to returning players but lack innovation.
- Achievement system (weight 0.11): An achievement system is in place to reward players for completing specific tasks and milestones within the game.
- Improved shooting mechanics (weight 0.11): The game features improved shooting mechanics, enhancing the combat experience and gameplay fluidity.
- Community and developer interactions (weight 0.1): The community interactions and developer behavior are notable aspects, influencing player experiences and perceptions.
- Training rewards (weight 0.1): The training part of the game ends with specific rewards, providing incentives for players to engage in training activities.
- Educational aspects (weight 0.08): The game includes educational elements, offering learning opportunities alongside entertainment.

Performance notes:
No performancepoints

Recommendations:
- Recommended for fans of the original (weight 0.31): If you enjoyed the original game, this one comes highly recommended as a great addition.
- Positive future DLC intentions (weight 0.13): Players have expressed intentions to buy future DLCs, indicating satisfaction with the current offering.
- Provides uncensored patch (weight 0.12): The game provides a link to an uncensored patch website, which some players may find valuable.

Other player notes:
- Instructions for DLC patch (weight 0.12): This cluster includes feedback related to instructions for a DLC patch.
- Advertisement for Steam groups (weight 0.11): This cluster contains feedback mentioning advertisements for Steam groups.

Emotions:
- Satisfaction (weight 0.2): Players are satisfied with the DLC due to its high-quality content that complements the main game well. They appreciate the depth of the storyline, character development, and the overall enjoyment the DLC provides.
- Frustration (weight 0.15): Players are frustrated due to several issues such as lack of options in character interactions, encountering bugs, and sudden price drops after purchase. Additionally, gameplay mechanics and the reliance on certain elements like 'mirror' contribute to their frustration.
- Happy (weight 0.12): Players are happy due to the enjoyable DLC content, story, and characters. Some also mention personal benefits like improved grades for their children and overall enjoyment of the game's updates and new content.
- Sadness (weight 0.09): Players feel sadness due to the emotional impact of the storyline, character deaths, and the harsh realities depicted in the game. The emotional depth of the story and voice acting contribute significantly to this feeling.
- Excitement (weight 0.08): Players are excited about the prospect of playing the DLC and looking forward to future releases like Mirror 2. Positive experiences with the game also contribute to their excitement.
- Helpfulness (weight 0.06): Players feel helpful when they provide useful resources, information, and instructions to other players. This includes sharing details about uncensored patches and installation guides.
- Disappointment (weight 0.06): Players are disappointed due to poor translation quality, low-quality plots, characters, and writing. Additionally, some character designs and storylines did not meet their expectations.
- Excited (weight 0.05): Players are excited about the match-3 gameplay and the rewards they won in the campaign. They also recommend the game and its price to others.
- Happiness (weight 0.03): Players are happy with the overall game experience and character arcs, despite some flaws. The enjoyment of the game's content contributes to their happiness.
- Angry (weight 0.03): Players are angry due to specific content in the game that they find disturbing or uncomfortable. This includes certain scenes and elements that they strongly dislike.
- Disgust (weight 0.02): Players feel disgust due to certain game content that they find repulsive and uncomfortable. This includes specific scenes and elements that they compare negatively to other disliked media.
- Thoughtfulness (weight 0.02): Players feel thoughtful as they reflect on the game's themes and their real-world implications. The game prompts them to consider deeper meanings and connections to real life.
- Engagement (weight 0.02): Players are deeply engaged with the character stories and plotlines. The game's narrative and character development keep them invested and interested.
- Surprise (weight 0.02): Players are surprised by the length and depth of the storyline. The game's narrative complexity and depth exceed their expectations.
- Admiration (weight 0.02): Players admire the character development and unique gameplay experience. The game's approach to storytelling and gameplay mechanics earns their admiration.
- Disappointed (weight 0.02): Players are disappointed that the game is not available in Spanish. The lack of language support affects their overall experience.}