Twin Mirror

 Xbox One
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

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  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 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 enjoyablyTwin 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.… Expand
  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 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 theWhile 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.… Expand

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#76 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2020

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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. 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.
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  2. 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.
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  3. 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.
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