Fragile Reflection
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About Fragile Reflection
Fragile Reflection is a survival horror adventure game set in a remote Japanese village with a retro 16-bit art style. Developed by Spectra Team and released in September 2025, it follows Kario Ito, a woman returning to her childhood home to uncover disturbing secrets. Players explore decaying environments, gather tools to solve environmental puzzles, and fend off grotesque creatures while shifting between surreal dimensions. The game runs on PC, Linux, and Mac, focusing on single-player experiences. Its mix of haunting atmosphere and challenging mechanics positions it as a niche indie title with cult potential, drawing comparisons to classic 90s horror games.
Gameplay
You navigate hand-drawn environments using point-and-click controls, collecting items to progress. Puzzles require timing and spatial reasoning, like aligning celestial symbols to open doors or using flashlights to reveal hidden paths. Combat is tense but not action-heavy, dodge enemy attacks and use limited resources like throwing knives or incense to weaken foes. A key mechanic is switching between two dimensions: one realistic, one warped and filled with traps. Sessions often involve backtracking after gaining new tools, with each area requiring precise timing. The retro pixel art and synth soundtrack amplify the eerie mood, though some find the lack of quick-saving stressful.
What Players Think
PlayPile users rate it 4.2/5, with 65% completing the story and 120 achievements averaging 22 hours. Completionists report a 12% failure rate due to puzzle complexity. Reviewers praise the "haunting atmosphere" and "delicate balance of exploration and survival" but criticize inconsistent save points. Average playtime is 12.3 hours, with 78% of players noting the "eerie, nostalgic vibe." Moods tagged most often are tense (43%), nostalgic (31%), and unsettling (28%). One user called it "a masterclass in slow-burn dread," while another found the combat "too punishing for casual play." Achievements for secret collectibles add replayability, with 22% of players earning all 120.
PlayPile's Take
Fragile Reflection is best for players who enjoy methodical survival horror and retro aesthetics. At $29.99, it’s fairly priced for its 12-hour core experience, though the steep difficulty may turn off some. The 120 achievements (30% completion average) justify a second playthrough for completionists. While not as polished as AAA titles, its moody atmosphere and clever dimension-shifting puzzles carve a niche. Skip if you dislike punishing resource management or prefer fast-paced action. For those who thrive in its eerie world, the game offers a rewarding, if frustrating, journey.
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Single player
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