Twin Mirror

 Xbox One
Metascore
62

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. XboxAddict
    Jan 4, 2021
    72
    Twin Mirror on Xbox is a good game, and for fans of the genre like myself, it's a solid experience. For those who aren't as keen on the genre, nothing here is going to change your mind. With its compelling story, some fantastic characters, decent gameplay and moments of something that could have been brilliant, I enjoyed both my playthroughs. I was, however, left wanting more from the title and it feels like it sits in the shadow of its better DONTNOD adventure games.
  2. Generación Xbox
    Dec 13, 2020
    70
    Twin Mirror is a game with a very strong narrative component, so much so that it eclipses any mechanics or section of the game.
  3. TheXboxHub
    Dec 7, 2020
    70
    Twin Mirror on Xbox is a good game, if a little inconsistent. It's not the best adventure game out there, but for fans of the genre, it's still a solid experience. For those who aren't as keen on the genre, nothing here is going to change your mind. Still, this is a good experience with a gripping story, some great characters, decent gameplay and moments of brilliance. It's just held back by some unfortunate issues, and the shadow of its better Dontnod adventure siblings.
  5. SomosXbox
    Dec 4, 2020
    65
    Dontnod peaked with Life is Strange and has not managed to live up to the hurdle that they set themselves. Twin Mirror is a new failed attempt. Its story is uninteresting, its characters are forgettable, and it has serious pacing problems.
  6. Jeuxvideo.com
    Dec 1, 2020
    65
    Without being unpleasant to follow, the escapade in the psychological thriller of Twin Mirror does not manage to engage the player enough in its stakes to be completely unforgettable, even if the amateurs of the genre should still find what they are looking for.
  7. Het Nieuwsblad
    Jan 12, 2021
    60
    The biggest problem with Twin mirror is the lack of pace. When a game that only takes about six hours to complete often feels boring, you know something is fundamentally wrong. Luckily the game also does several things well, which is what made us keep playing.
  8. Xbox Tavern
    Dec 14, 2020
    56
    Twin Mirror is unfortunately bit of a mixed bag. With some great ideas and potential for a captivating story it’s a shame that the adventure was cut so short. It feels like the game was intended to be longer and this is evident in the relative potential. Sam’s mind place is a highlight and does provide a lift to the game in areas that are at times lacking substance. The foundation was set but fell short of the great detective story that Sam’s return to Basswood could have been.
  9. Press Start Australia
    Dec 10, 2020
    55
    It’s a great, tried-and-true concept that brings nothing new to the table, despite having so much potential. Made even more potent by the fact that we know what DONTNOD as a team is capable of.
  10. Video Chums
    Dec 6, 2020
    52
    Twin Mirror is a passable mystery adventure with a varied cast and the occasional satisfying use of deductive reasoning but its story and protagonist leave a lot to be desired and on top of that, it's far too short.

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#76 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2020

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User Score
6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 29
  3. Negative: 9 out of 29
  1. Xbox_Alive
    Mar 25, 2021
    7
    Twin Mirror is a somewhat of a frustratingly uneven affair overall. It feels a bit slow paced and ends too abrupt, and while it features aTwin Mirror is a somewhat of a frustratingly uneven affair overall. It feels a bit slow paced and ends too abrupt, and while it features a wide cast of characters it doesn't give them enough depth or time to develop, and it presents you with crimes to investigate without letting you play much of a role in solution. The back and forth between Sam and his double provides an odd enjoyably tense moment, and the mind palace sections at least provide a change of pace, but the overarching narrative doesn't so much as gradually ramp up to a startling climax as skid and thud into a clearly signposted dead-end. Outside of the eccentric influence of Pac-Man, the biggest surprise in Twin Mirror was that it left me with so very little to reflect upon. In Twin Mirror, players take on the role of Sam Higgs, a tenacious investigative reporter returning to his hometown of Basswood, West Virginia, after a period of self-imposed exile. Two years prior, Sam published a damning investigative piece on unsafe practices at the Basswood mine, which employed a huge portion of the town. As a result, the mine closed, putting a huge swath of Basswood out of work and pushing the town into an economic depression. In the midst of this firestorm, Sam proposed to his girlfriend Anna, another writer at the paper. She turned him down and, struggling with the personal and professional devastation, Sam left town without a word. In the time since, Anna has started dating Sam’s longtime best friend, Nick.In my opinion, Twin Mirror on Xbox is a good game even if it’s a little inconsistent in game. It’s not the best adventure game out there, but for fans of the genre it’s still a solid experience. So head on over to the Xbox digital games store if you’re looking for a new experience.… Full Review »
  2. Duubz
    Jun 8, 2021
    7
    While it wasn't anything truly ground-breaking or remarkable, Twin Mirror tells a compelling story that keeps intrigue and suspenseWhile it wasn't anything truly ground-breaking or remarkable, Twin Mirror tells a compelling story that keeps intrigue and suspense throughout, and just when you thought you might have sussed everything out, you're hit with another twist. It's relatively short, around 6 hours in total for an in-depth playthrough. Because of this, I don't feel like you're able to properly invest in the array of the characters you meet, or become entirely immersed into the life of protagonist Sam Higgs and his hometown Basswood. It's worth playing, despite unfortunately being a little too forgettable in the end.… Full Review »
  3. swedetrap
    Jan 18, 2021
    8
    If you came into this game thinking that Dontnod was suddenly going to start publishing fast-action FPS games or deep adventures with RPGIf you came into this game thinking that Dontnod was suddenly going to start publishing fast-action FPS games or deep adventures with RPG elements, you'll be disappointed. It seems like the bulk of the critics that reviewed Twin Mirror have either never played a Dontnod game before or have forgotten what this developer does. Either way, Twin Mirror is a pretty decent little narrative-focused game. It's fairly short, and should probably be retailing for $20 instead of $40, but I enjoyed it quite a bit. The story is solid, the voice acting is quite a bit better than I expected, and the atmosphere is on par with their other games. In other words, it's an instant Dontnod classic if you're into their particular brand of game. If you're not, well, you probably won't care for it. I give it an 8/10 because I paid full price and felt it could have either been longer or cheaper. Get it on sale.… Full Review »
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