Mirage 7 is a dark fairytale, a third-person adventure with a unique blend of fantasy and sci-fi. The young Nadira travels the desert with her pet lizard companion Jiji, searching for a lost oasis - where she hopes to find a way to save her sister.
The fact that it’s short is both a blessing and a curse for Mirage 7, because it feels like it could benefit from a few more chapters and a deeper story.
Mirage 7 tries to be bigger and bolder than its small budget would allow, and I guess this is its biggest weakness. Its developers tried to fly too close to then sun. This game tries to be a puzzler, an action game, a story-driven adventure, but it never truly focuses on a single elements in order to make it feel less shallow. You can’t just make something...
Mirage 7 is the sort of adventure that reminds you of a different era of game design. It focuses on storytelling, exploration and puzzle solving rather than complex systems or endless upgrades.
The combat can feel repetitive, and some technical rough spots appear here and there, but the game’s creativity and atmosphere help carry it through. The story,...
Mirage 7 is an interesting twist on the indie market. It offers something a little unusual that takes a step back in time. I’m not sure it will appeal to a massive audience, but lovers of nostalgia will fall for its charms. Furthermore, the use of a lizard companion to aid you on your quest was interesting. Accordingly, I think it is niche, but good,...
"Arab Folklore with Science Fiction"
Mirage 7 offers a narrative action experience with a distinct identity, blending Arabian legend with science fiction in a mysterious desert setting. The game's strength lies in its world and core concepts, particularly the exploration and crafting system, which maintains the overall rhythm without being jarring....
