Tales of the Mirror (2021)

Developer: Cotton Game
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Indie
Rating: 2.8 of 5, 264 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 8.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A slow, text-based mystery where you unravel lies by using a magical mirror, moving through a historical setting with a calm but determined pace.

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What players say

Players praise the art and music but hate the gameplay. The deduction puzzles are not logical, forcing constant guide use. The time limit and save system create harsh backtracking, and the tutorial teaches nothing important.

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