Twin Mirror

"Twin Mirror is an interesting twist It has fabulous ideas such as the metaphorical and visual representation of the character&s;s mental problems, Without the episodic format ends up offering a very run-down story in which more restraint is needed to …"

"Twin Mirror won&s;t win any awards for creativity or interesting narrative choices, but it&s;s strong themes that tie the entire experience together make it well worth the price of admission."

"Twin Mirror&s;s solid character work and strong environments are shortchanged by pacing problems that undermine much of what it does well."

"Twin Mirror is the inferior Dontnod offering of 2020, and probably one of their most disappointing games yet. It is mediocre in every sense, failing to live up to the potential of its concept and the reputation of its developer."

"Alas, it wasn&s;t meant to be. Twin Mirror is the rare game where I love the world, premise, and characters, but can&s;t actually professionally recommend it. The foundation was laid, but a good story needs more than just the building …"

"Twin Mirror has some great ideas, including a visually and narratively appealing Mind Palace system, but the weakness of its main character and its "tell don&s;t show" method of storytelling drag the whole endeavor down."

"Dontnod&s;s latest narrative adventure still has some relatable characters and a strong setting, but the things that are meant to set it apart tend to just get in the way."

"Dontnod Entertainment delivers a great adventure based on the same elements we loved in Life is Strange or Tell Me Why; a good story, full of complex characters and adult themes. The main addition to the formula, The mind palace, …"

"DONTNOD’s self-publishing debut is a worthwhile experience. Twin Mirror is anchored by a fascinating, unraveling mystery and its complex relationships between characters. Though our protagonist feels a bit generic, his unique abilities add a solid spice to gameplay. DONTNOD continues …"

"Twin Mirror is a good adventure, albeit with its flaws. Even without infusing its new IP with the same depth of character development shown in past works, DONTNOD still managed to create a well done self-contained story and enrich it …"

"There&s;s some small-town charm to be found in Twin Mirror, but an undercooked mystery and lack of interesting characters make the trip to Basswood a rather boring one."

"Relying on great narrative ideas, Twin Mirror turns out to be less compelling on the gameplay side, especially during the investigation sequences. The main plot is not very captivating as the real focus of the game is put on the …"

"Between the lack of marketing leading up to its release, its poor pacing, and the thin writing and investigation mechanics, Twin Mirror smacks of a game that just wasn&s;t given enough time. With some polish on the game&s;s earlier moments …"

"Twin Mirror has an intriguing premise but ultimately fails to do anything remarkable with it. While it&s;s DONTNOD&s;s most impressive game technically, Twin Mirror is a by-the-book thriller that only just manages to scrape through to solve its core mystery …"

"DONTNOD Entertainment’s decision to depart from their usual episodic format and release Twin Mirror as a full experience without interruption is a welcome change. However, the short length means that characters and plot points are not fully developed therefore hindering …"

"It&s;s a shame that Twin Mirror manages to create such a compelling and interesting opening but just doesn&s;t manage to stick the landing. It definitely didn&s;t take me on the same kind of emotional journey as some of DONTNOD&s;s previous …"

"Twin Mirror has one of Dontnod&s;s most engrossing stories with a conclusion that reflects the moral ambiguity of living in a small community. However, this narrative and its characters are hurt by a frustrating Mind Palace gameplay mechanic that isn&s;t …"

"Twin Mirror&s;s inconsistent presentation and short length contaminate its otherwise excellent story-telling and solid detective gameplay to a degree, but thankfully, it still manages to land on its feet as a respectable narrative-focused adventure."

"Without a key mechanic to keep gameplay fresh, or even a story that&s;s both fleshed out and well-structured, Twin Mirror fails to find any kind of hook beyond the fleeting intrigue in how it all ends."

"Twin Mirror is a game with a very strong narrative component, so much so that it eclipses any mechanics or section of the game."

"The game plays out like your typical DONTNOD experience with environments to rummage through and a handful of dialogue choices to make — affecting the narrative and ending in the process — with a somewhat interesting use case for the …"

"I wish I could give this a better rating than I did; Twin Mirror is definitely one of Dontnod&s;s weaker efforts that I can remember. It is available on PC, PS4, and Xbox One."

"Twin Mirror&s;s concise narrative and innovative detective gameplay is heartfelt and earnest, though the small-scale, personal story is left open-ended."

"Twin Mirror begins with an intriguing set-up but, disappointingly, ends up going nowhere."

"Twin Mirror is something of a mixed bag. Dontnod has introduced some great concepts and strong visuals, and there&s;s certainly potential within its characters and mechanics. However, it&s;s let down by its lack of depth, a problem exacerbated by its …"

"Twin Mirror is a fun, pulp detective story filled with interesting plot beats and characters, hampered only by the inclusion of strange mini-games and a really boring central character."

"Whilst not a true tragedy, Twin Mirror didn’t live up to expectations in my book. The visual and auditory style of DONTNOD is fantastic, and the way it ties into the gameplay is nice. However, it doesn’t stack up to …"

"Investigative reporter Sam Higgs goes back to his home town and becomes entangled in a dark mystery he must solve"

"Ambitious and extremely intelligent in creating a playful and narrative system that is always consistent, Twin Mirror has proved to be a fascinating title. A psychological thriller capable of telling the dark side of the American province by talking first …"

"If I’m being honest, Twin Mirror is DONTNOD‘s most experimental work in a long time, though it also pales in comparison to previous outings. That’s not to say it isn’t good, it’s not just great. With such a high bar …"

"As DONTNOD&s;s first self-published game, the effort that&s;s gone into Twin Mirror&s;s world building should be commended. Between the added gameplay elements introduced by The Double and Sam&s;s Mind Palace, not to mention the colourful cast of characters living in …"

"Twin Mirror is a frustratingly uneven adventure that left me with surprisingly little to reflect on."