Life's Too Short: On Reflection

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Life's Too Short: On Reflection casts you as a spectral helper in a crumbling medieval tower where a cursed mirror stirs trouble. Navigate the building's shadowy halls to solve environmental puzzles and assist quirky residents haunted by distorted reflections. Each floor offers new obstacles, from shifting layouts to voice-acted riddles, as you figure out why the mirror's whispers have everyone spooked. The Playdate's handheld format suits the game's intimate, spooky vibe with its limited but cleverly designed screenspace. What makes it stick out is its tight, atmospheric design. The ghostly protagonist's limited interactions keep things simple but effective, letting the eerie setting and escalating tension do the heavy lifting. Players appreciate the clever use of reflection mechanics, which twist expectations in later levels. With a runtime around three hours, it's a brisk but satisfying mystery that leaves just enough unanswered to linger.