Pocket Mirror (video game)
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| Pocket Mirror | |
|---|---|
| Developer | AstralShiftPro |
| Publisher | AstralShiftPro |
| Engine | RPG Maker VX Ace |
| Platform | Windows |
| Release | July 22, 2016 |
| Genres | Role-playing, adventure, horror |
| Mode | Single-player |
Pocket Mirror is a mystery adventure horror video game developed by AstralShiftPro and released in 2016.[1] The game was created using RPG Maker VX Ace and is inspired by other horror RPG games, such as Ib and The Witch's House.[2][3] A remastered edition, Pocket Mirror ~ GoldenerTraum, was released in 2023.[4][5] The game follows a young girl with clouded memories as she explores a mysterious mansion filled with puzzles, using a strange pocket mirror to uncover her true identity. The game later received a prequel, Little Goody Two Shoes, published by Square Enix Collective in 2023.[6][5]
Gameplay
[edit]Pocket Mirror is a role-playing adventure horror game that includes original artwork, animation, soundtrack, and voice acting.[1]
In the game, players guide a young girl through a mysterious and surreal world as she searches for her true identity. It is presented from a top-down perspective and focuses on exploration, puzzle-solving, and story-driven progression. Players’ decisions can influence how the story unfolds, leading to multiple possible endings.[7]
Plot
[edit]The story is about a young girl who wakes up in a strange mansion with no memory of her past and only a pocket mirror with her.[1] As she explores the mansion’s dark halls and rooms, she meets different characters, solves puzzles, and slowly learns the truth about who she is and the evil hidden inside the mansion.[1][7]
Development
[edit]The original Pocket Mirror was created by AstralShiftPro, a small independent team consisting of around fifteen members. The group included artists, composers, voice actors, a writer, a programmer, and an animator.[1][5] The game was developed using RPG Maker VX Ace and was heavily inspired by classic RPG horror titles and fairy-tale themes.[2]
After its release, the developers continued to update the game, with version 1.3 becoming the final update.[8] AstralShift later announced that Pocket Mirror Classic would no longer receive any new fixes or patches.[1][8] The last available version can still be downloaded from Itch.io.[1][8]
Remake
[edit]In 2022, AstralShift announced a remake of the game titled Pocket Mirror ~ GoldenerTraum (“Golden Dream” in German).[3][4] The remake was built completely from the ground up using RPG Maker MZ, featuring enhanced visuals, updated gameplay, and expanded story content. It was officially released in May 2023.[3][4] The remake aimed to refine the original experience while staying true to its tone and atmosphere.[3][4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g "Pocket Mirror". Itch.io.[dead link]
- ^ a b "Mystery horror RPG remaster Pocket Mirror: GoldeneTraum announced for PC". Gematsu. 2022-02-01.
- ^ a b c d Liu, Stephanie (2023-05-29). "Review: Pocket Mirror GoldenerTraum Is a Beautiful Remaster". Siliconera. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
- ^ a b c d "Pocket Mirror ~ GoldenerTraum launches May 19". Gematsu. 2023-04-01.
- ^ a b c Torres, Adam Vitale and Josh. "Little Goody Two Shoes Interview: Card Captor Sakura's influence, the challenge of horror, and development timeline | RPG Site". www.rpgsite.net. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
- ^ Life, Nintendo (2023-10-31). "Little Goody Two Shoes released on Switch". NintendoLife.
- ^ a b "Pocket Mirror: GoldenerTraum Review - Noisy Pixel". 2023-06-05. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
- ^ a b c "Pocket Mirror: GoldenerTraum is now available!". GamesPress.