Despite Mira’s obvious flaws, we still enjoyed the two hours or so that we spent in this Slavic fairy tale world. The game’s translation definitely could have used some more care, and presenting the game like a point-and-click adventure rather than a pure visual novel certainly was an odd choice, but what Mira lacks in focus, it more than makes up for in charm. We don’t know what’s new in this refreshed version but it certainly isn’t a revised translation, which seems like a missed opportunity if we ever saw one. That said, no one in their right mind would consider Mira a masterpiece, but if you’re approaching the game with the right mindset, you’ll find a lot to like here.
Mira
Too Husky · Mar 25, 2020
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Mira is a Slavic-themed point and click adventure game with a strong emphasis on art, atmosphere, and story. Discover your destiny by walking into Navia, a magical land hidden from the eyes of mortals, and decide on its fate.
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- Mira is an odd digital experience. With its near constant stream of mostly linear dialog and lack of any substantive gameplay, it’s much more akin to an illustrated e-book with a few activity pages than a game. As such, its marvelous painted landscapes and hints at the rich and interesting Slavic folklore inspiring it did capture my attention. At the end of the day, though, a poor translation hinders its narrative effectiveness, and sadly there’s just not much here of substance by which to recommend the experience.
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