The Beard in the Mirror

I only tried this because it was marked down super low in one of Steam's big sales and I'm always desperate for new Point-and-Click adventure games but I'm glad I did. I don't mind the old fashioned 16-bit pixelated graphics. The graphics just felt nostalgic and normal for a P&C adventure game to me. They really went all out with making it feel retro as they offer a modern take on the old fashioned "hint-line" but instead you can send them a message. That played both against and in favor of this game for me. On the one hand I'm not an 8 year old kid with all summer to figure out a puzzle anymore... so if I get stuck I'd like to be able to look for a quick hint or walkthrough so I can keep going without having to send a message and wait for response. On the other hand being stuck with something (can't remember what now) led me to the one semi-walkthrough video which was a livestream on YouTube where he reads the text out loud for you and gives the characters voices... his voices were almost more fun than playing the game myself. So yeah, be aware there isn't really a walkthrough if you get stuck but if you have the time to try different combinations and click through various items on the screen you should be able to get there eventually without one. Most of the puzzles are pretty easy, the game largely leads you from one thing to another. There is a lot of humor in the game and in Sierra-esque style it has some humorous deaths but I gotta be honest it's more cheesy humor. The whole game feels like King's Quests cheesy 3rd cousin, the dialogue especially gets quite cheesy. However the overall story isn't bad. It's a guy out of his element, there's some time travel, there's magic, sword fights, romance... for a fairly short game it actually packs quite a lot in and considering the budget they made it with it's pretty good all around but you might find yourself cringing at some of the more cheesy awkward parts. If you already like retro P&C Adventure games give this one a shot you'll probably enjoy it. If you're new to the Genre maybe stick with a classic like the King's Quest or Monkey Island series as your introduction.

Had a lot of fun playing this -- took around 4 hours (Steam isn't showing the playtime correctly for some reason). Thanks for the adventure!

This game is great! It is a strong addition to your adventure game collection. On the surface, it has a story reminiscent of classic games such as Universe or Curse of Enchantia. A young man wakes up to find he has been transported to a fantasy world. Soon, however, it soon becomes apparent that there’s a little bit more going on with the story! We have a fun little plotline involving time travel, and some surprisingly memorable characters make an appearance! A nice dash of humor keeps the tone of the game light, but ultimately the story was the driving force that kept me playing. I played this game about a year ago, and every time I scroll past it in my library, I get a little nostalgic for it. It really left a very positive impression on me. I am definitely going to end up playing through this one several more times.

What a charming tale to play! Clearly inspired by the games from the old days, this little gem is a fun and well-designed PnC game filled with adventure, romance and magic. It is definitely a must play for any PnC games afficionados!

This really scratched the itch for a well written, classic Sierra / LucasArts style adventure game. Funny, cute, and fun little fairy tale adventure in the tone of Princess Bride or Stardust that never felt bloated for the sake of making it longer. I played through the entire game on a Steam Deck, and it worked beautifully that way.

What a fantastic game. Would love a sequel. Cheers to the devs

Very enjoyable. Funny and well written. Loved the graphics. Never too hard or ridiculous on the puzzles.