MirrorMoon EP

MirrorMoon EP looks intriguing at first, but it quickly becomes frustrating and aimless. The lack of clear direction makes exploration feel more like wandering without purpose than discovery. Controls and mechanics aren’t explained well, which just adds to the confusion. It might appeal to a very specific audience, but it wasn’t for me at all.

This review is based on 100% completion and 4.8 hours of gameplay. [h1][b]Recommendation:[/b][/h1] Would I recommend this game? No, I wouldn’t. This definitely isn’t my kind of game, so I didn’t enjoy my time with it. Even objectively, I just don’t think it’s a good game. I’ll start with my biggest dislike: the controls. They’re clunky and frustrating, and I think that if this game had better controls and was optimised for both keyboard and controller, it would have improved the experience tenfold. One major issue is the camera, which doesn’t allow you to “look around” like in other games; instead, it’s tied to your movement, which is quite annoying. Interacting with things, like moving on the star map or rotating moons, is also awkward. If the controls had been more intuitive, it would have made a big difference. So, what is this experience? To be honest, I can’t conclusively say. The game hints at some sort of a story through small snippets of text at the start and when you find an anomaly at the end, but it’s vague and doesn’t make much sense. The main objective seems to be to travel from planet to planet, solve simple puzzles, and, if you’re the first to discover a planet, name it. Ultimately, you’re meant to find a planet with an observatory and chart stars to locate a planet with an anomaly, which ends the game. The puzzles in the game are repetitive, and since each one is essentially the same, the game quickly feels tedious. Travelling between planets takes a lot of unnecessary time, adding to the monotony. The game gives almost no guidance on how things work, what they do, or why you’re doing them, which can be confusing and disorientating, leading to dissatisfaction for some. That’s enough of the negatives, though. There are a few good aspects: the concept itself is interesting and could have worked well with better execution. The game has a minimalist [i]“No Man’s Sky”[/i] vibe, albeit stripped down to its basics. The sound design and music are fine and work well, and the simple art style with distinct colours is appealing—though I wish there were much more variety, as most of the 20+ planets I visited looked very similar. Overall, I don’t recommend this game. I think you’re better off playing something else. [h1][b]Achievements:[/b][/h1] Achievements in this game can be tricky, as there’s a bit of a learning curve and the game isn’t great. Because I couldn’t find a good comprehensive guide, I’ve included a few tips below that might help. I’ll cover potential spoilers so you can avoid them if you prefer. I recommend starting with the current season, as you’ll need to name 10 stars before anyone else. Since this is an online feature, starting in the current season should make it easier to find unnamed planets. Planets that aren’t named yet typically have placeholder names like "ABC/11" if it has a slash in the name good chance it’s not been found/named. To start, you’ll need to complete “Side A” [i](the red planet, or the first planet you enter)[/i], which acts as a tutorial. This unlocks “Side B,” the main game, where you’ll need to complete one nearby planet before gaining free roam access to the star map. For “The Other Way Round” achievement, proceed as normal until after you align the moon and the station. Rocks will start floating, indicating it’s time to try for the achievement. I spent a lot of time trying to lift the building with the moon before this stage, but it didn’t work until the rocks started floating. For “AFK BRB,” select a star far away. The screen on the right will show the travel time [i](look for “T” at the bottom; you’ll want it to be over 10).[/i] Also, make sure your fuel is low, as this increases the travel time. For “Observatory” and “No More Paradoxes,” which require finding planets with an observatory and an anomaly, I highly recommend starting a new game in a previous season if you know the coordinates. You just need to visit the planet and complete it to earn the achievements. Here are the coordinates I used from the games steam discussions: [list] [*]Observatory – Season 117: Coordinates [spoiler](592, 008, 745)[/spoiler] [*]Anomaly – Season 82: Coordinates [spoiler](699, 407, 328)[/spoiler] [/list] While the game itself isn’t great, the only really annoying achievements were “Observatory” and “No More Paradoxes.” You shouldn’t have too much trouble with the rest. [hr][/hr]For more in-depth yet straight-to-the-point reviews, feel free to check out my curator page [u][b][url= https://store.steampowered.com/curator/45595645/] here. [/url][/b][/u]

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MirrorMoon EP looks absolutely stunning but is so brutally opaque and unapproachable it drains any enjoyment I got out of it.

I want to like this game, it has many of that I typically like in a game, Space, exploration, and puzzles. But it feels too... abstract? I enjoyed the side A tutorial? but the puzzles on the b side seemed less polished and somewhat broken. It was an interesting concept and I am sure there is an audience for it I am just not it.

sometimes it is fun to not know what you are doing

My god, it's full of planets! Much like Outer Wilds, here is a true space exploration game with shifting locations and mechanics and not having to be bogged down into a management sim. There's just surprise after surprise lurking around each dark side of the moon. I was sold after the KRZ cameo, there's so much visual wonder. (Reviewed on January 18, 2014, before the Steam release)

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Been playing for years, solo and multiplayer. dont worry about feeling confused. that's part of the puzzle

MirrorMoon EP, developed and published by Santa Ragione, is an enigmatic and meditative journey through space that defies traditional gaming conventions. Rather than focusing on combat, survival, or narrative exposition, it invites the player into a universe defined by quiet discovery, abstract puzzles, and a deep sense of solitude. At its heart, the game is about orientation and curiosity—learning to understand celestial systems that operate according to unfamiliar rules. You awaken aboard a mysterious spacecraft with only cryptic controls and minimal instruction. From there, you begin landing on planets, observing how moons cast shadows, and manipulating the environment to unlock hidden structures and secrets. The experience feels less like solving puzzles in a traditional sense and more like deciphering a foreign language made of geometry and light. What immediately distinguishes MirrorMoon EP from other space exploration titles is its striking minimalism. Every element—from the spacecraft’s interface to the alien landscapes—is stripped down to its essential form, creating a stark yet mesmerizing visual identity. Planets are rendered as surreal terrains of sharp angles and saturated colors, and the sparse neon glow that outlines each structure evokes the feel of a digital dream. There is no clutter on the screen, no overwhelming indicators or text, only the player and the strange beauty of the cosmos. This simplicity, far from feeling empty, becomes one of the game’s most effective storytelling tools. It communicates vastness and isolation better than any dialogue could, allowing players to project their own emotions onto the silent expanses of space. Gameplay in MirrorMoon EP unfolds at an unhurried pace that prioritizes observation over action. You explore planetary surfaces, uncover mysterious objects, and gradually gain abilities that let you interact more deeply with the universe—like rotating moons or aligning beams of light to reveal new structures. The puzzles are never explained outright; instead, you learn through experimentation and intuition. At times the logic feels opaque, even alien, but this lack of guidance is deliberate. The developers want you to feel lost at first, to discover meaning gradually as you begin to recognize patterns and relationships between celestial bodies. Every small breakthrough feels earned, and that quiet satisfaction of understanding mirrors the game’s overarching theme of exploration as self-discovery. This structure makes MirrorMoon EP both fascinating and divisive. For players drawn to introspective experiences, the game’s cryptic nature is a strength. It captures a rare sense of wonder—the feeling of being alone in an infinite, unknowable universe, yet still capable of making sense of it piece by piece. The act of aligning moons or triggering hidden mechanisms becomes almost spiritual, a metaphor for learning to read the rhythms of an incomprehensible cosmos. On the other hand, those expecting clear goals, fast progression, or conventional feedback loops may find the game frustrating. It refuses to hold your hand or explain itself, and the slow repetition of visiting barren planets can test one’s patience. Yet even these moments of stillness have a purpose: they emphasize the vastness of space and the perseverance required to find meaning within it. The game’s sound design complements its visual philosophy perfectly. The ambient soundtrack hums softly beneath your actions, a blend of electronic tones and subtle echoes that evoke the loneliness of deep space. There are no bombastic crescendos or dramatic cues—just a hypnotic rhythm that underscores your isolation. Combined with the minimalist visuals, this creates an immersive atmosphere that blurs the line between a game and a meditative art installation. Every moment feels carefully composed to slow your breathing, sharpen your senses, and let your imagination fill in the blanks. As your understanding grows, MirrorMoon EP gradually expands its scope. You discover that each star in the sky corresponds to a planet that other players can also visit and name. This asynchronous multiplayer system creates a sense of shared exploration without direct interaction. Knowing that another traveler has walked these worlds before you—or that you might leave your own mark for others to find—imbues the game with a quiet communal energy. It’s a subtle but powerful mechanic that transforms a solitary experience into a collective one, suggesting that even in a cold, infinite universe, human curiosity connects us across space and time. MirrorMoon EP ultimately thrives on ambiguity. It doesn’t aim to provide closure or answers but to evoke a feeling of transcendence through exploration. Its minimalist worlds, cryptic mechanics, and subdued tone form a cohesive whole that challenges the player to interpret its meaning. It’s a game that rewards patience, curiosity, and introspection rather than reflex or mastery. For those willing to embrace its pace, it offers moments of genuine awe—the kind that lingers long after the credits roll. Santa Ragione has crafted a piece of interactive art that values emotion over explanation, proving that sometimes the greatest adventures are not about conquering space, but about getting lost in it. Rating: 6/10