Inside the Mirror

Inside the Mirror

released on May 18, 2021

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Inside the Mirror

released on May 18, 2021

Yumi was just another normal girl living happily together with her family. Now, her family has fallen apart, and Yumi finds it difficult to stay motivated in her day-to-day life, crushed by a growing well of darkness, slowly consuming her from the inside out.


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Wholesome and heartfelt. It's a very short, kinetic visual novel. There aren't any fancy bells and whistles here. Just a simple story about a family caught in a strange moment, one that's cracked and frayed because of decisions.

The writing can be a little bit obtuse, and it felt like there were a few plot threads I would have liked to get resolved. But given the scale of the game, it's not too big of a deal. The conclusion is full, while the individual scenes are very dramatic and evocative, which is good enough on its own. The music is also nice, and although the art isn't stunning by any means, it's pretty and serviceable.

All in all, this is just nice. It's a pity more people haven't played it. People who likes introspective, heavier, broodier stories about family, siblings, divorce, and coping with loss will really enjoy this. And clocking in at little over an hour, it's a nice chance to wade into an emotional story without any deep commitment.