The Black Mirror

 PC
User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 101 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 80 out of 101
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 101
  3. Negative: 6 out of 101
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  1. LordNord
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    One of my favorit game all time! I like point & click adventure games, when i was younger i play lot of game in this style. But when released this game it was awesome first time. Good story, nice puzzles, really good caracters. Sadly the secont game was'nt too good but the third is correct. But only the first game is masterpiece!
  2. MrMog64
    Jul 20, 2013
    7
    The Black Mirror is a decent horror point and click adventure game and is the first game in a series of three. This game nails horror, and by horror I don't mean jump scares. I mean creepy and unsettling environments and events that are occurring throughout this game.
    This game is my favorite in the series despite its few glaringly obvious flaws. There are some big plot holes in this game    The Black Mirror is a decent horror point and click adventure game and is the first game in a series of three. This game nails horror, and by horror I don't mean jump scares. I mean creepy and unsettling environments and events that are occurring throughout this game.
    This game is my favorite in the series despite its few glaringly obvious flaws. There are some big plot holes in this game and while I still enjoyed it despite of its plot holes, they really stood out as problems. Also there are 2-3 points in the game where you simply have to wait a given amount of time (20 minutes 1 hour) until certain items or events are ready for your character. In my opinion this is some pretty needless game padding simply used to extend the game. In the sequels they slightly address or hint at some of the problems with the plot holes of the first game and completely do away with these 'waiting segments'.
    This is a great game, I recommend this to anyone who loves horror. Make sure to play this game first and continue the series following with The Black Mirror 2 and 3.    … Expand
  3. Rabensblut
    Dec 12, 2017
    10
    Firstly everyone complains about voice acting. I played Posel Smrti as a Czech version and the voice acting was top notch. The 2nd and 3rd game in the series are flawed but this 1st is a masterpiece.
  4. WhiteShade
    Apr 9, 2017
    10
    I know that US version was highly criticized for bad voice acting, which is ironical, becouse Czech version has propably best voice acting in gaming history, perfectly fit with deep atmosphere of this game. Story is unforgettable and locations are full of detail...
  5. BenH.
    Nov 3, 2003
    9
    This game kciks ass the first opening scene is great and also the graphics are pretty cool. Some of the puzzles are easy though but it is a great game.
  6. JeffR.
    Nov 18, 2003
    8
    One of the better "gothic mystery"-type games I've played; great graphics and a story that kept me interested throughout, although the ending left a lot to be explained. There was also a lengthy sequence in an abandoned mine which did not seem to have much to do with advancing the story. Regardless, an enjoyable game.
  7. Razor66
    Dec 13, 2017
    3
    Everyone around is talking about this abhorrent game as a "point & click" adventure, but, alas, it is not! This IS NOT a point & click adventure, this is an adventure game plagued by a terrible navigation, tons of glitches and infinite loading times whenever you open a door.
  8. Kai82
    Feb 6, 2020
    9
    The first point and click adventure that I played trough. Sadly I missed the classics like Monkey Island, Maniac Mansion and others in my youth. I must also admit that I played the German version. What is so different about it? The localization / synchronization was amazing. It improved the atmosphere and was nearly universally praised. I only found out about it after research because IThe first point and click adventure that I played trough. Sadly I missed the classics like Monkey Island, Maniac Mansion and others in my youth. I must also admit that I played the German version. What is so different about it? The localization / synchronization was amazing. It improved the atmosphere and was nearly universally praised. I only found out about it after research because I couldn't believe the low ratings this game got in other countries (10-20 percent lower). Back to the game: You play as Samuel Gordon who returns home after his grandfather took his own life. He didn't believe that his grandfather would commit suicide and wants to know the truth. He got no real help from his relatives and is on his own. The story is really good. There are a lot of family secrets and plot twist. The story is always engaging and I enjoyed the new revelations and puzzles. The final reveal will shock you but is fitting and well explained. It makes sense in hindsight like all good mysteries. You get what you can expect from a point and click adventure. You must solve puzzles and combine items. All riddles / puzzles are fair and solvable. I must admit that I looked up thinks in a walktrough but never said that it was illogical or unsolvable. It was more I got thinking in the wrong direction. Overall this was my first point and click adventure that got hooked me up. I will praise this game while I must admit that my experience in this genre is not that good.… Expand
  9. Mike
    Nov 3, 2005
    4
    This game can be very annoying at times! if you dont do a certain action, It wont let you go to the next scene. The graphics are 800x600 which is very bad for today standard. If this game was released a few years ago, it would of been ok. The music and sound is well done. but the voice over is very weak. If you dont mind the technical issuses with the game, then its ok. But most people This game can be very annoying at times! if you dont do a certain action, It wont let you go to the next scene. The graphics are 800x600 which is very bad for today standard. If this game was released a few years ago, it would of been ok. The music and sound is well done. but the voice over is very weak. If you dont mind the technical issuses with the game, then its ok. But most people will find very boring.… Expand
  10. FrankieF.
    Mar 26, 2007
    7
    Quite enjoyable. I played this with my young neice and nephew, and they really got a kick out of solving the puzzles. This type of game is always underrated by the mainstream.
  11. curzon_dax
    May 8, 2017
    8
    The game is obviously flawed, but it deserves an 8/10 for ALL adventure fans that are really into point-and-click adventure games and because the "pro" critics score is undeservingly low. It will NOT be great for everyone, especially those that only play adventure games if they are 10/10 but it will not disappoint anyone else. The main flaws are the voice acting (TOO slow and usuallyThe game is obviously flawed, but it deserves an 8/10 for ALL adventure fans that are really into point-and-click adventure games and because the "pro" critics score is undeservingly low. It will NOT be great for everyone, especially those that only play adventure games if they are 10/10 but it will not disappoint anyone else. The main flaws are the voice acting (TOO slow and usually uninteresting), the flow of animated graphics (TOO slow, though visually it's great), the story could be more interesting and unpredictable, some puzzles were way too easy and obvious (though not all), and the ending was kinda abrupt or uninteresting.

    All in all, play it if you into all adventure games that are worth playing, but I'd avoid if you only require top notch quality from them.    … Expand
  12. Everion
    Feb 11, 2021
    10
    The best adventure I've ever played. The brilliant story, great acting, voice over in Czech language is just awesome.
  13. gold
    Feb 2, 2021
    9
    годный сюжет, правильная атмосфера.
    Итог: 9.124/10
  14. DieterfallCZE
    Nov 15, 2022
    9
    great :)

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#77 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003
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#21 Most Shared PC Game of 2003

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Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 21
  3. Negative: 5 out of 21
  1. Quandary
    80
    The beautifully detailed graphics make exploration a sheer pleasure and the music and ambient sounds combine well to heighten the sense of something evil waiting, patiently, watching your every move.
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  2. PC Format
    46
    Frustrating array of random pointing and clicking.
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  3. GameSpot
    55
    It's true that the game has some real strengths, too, but the lousy voice-overs, clumsy writing, and glacial pace make it too hard to appreciate them most of the time.
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