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Lunar Mirror:The Pavilion of Desire

2023

Should you play it?

This is a side-scrolling exploration and puzzle game with the background of the horror story of Cthulhu. You can move the character through A and D, talk to the character in the scene, press the F key to interact with the props in the scene, and complete the puzzle by collecting clues.

What works

  • Intriguing psychological horror and mystery narrative
  • High-quality adult cg and animation
  • Multiple endings and replay value
  • Engaging puzzle-solving and exploration
  • Atmospheric sound and art design

Things to keep in mind

  • Lack of english language support limits accessibility
  • Short game length and limited gameplay variety
  • Some players find pacing slow or uneven
  • Small player community and limited social features
  • Occasional bugs and technical issues reported

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Lunar Mirror:The Pavilion of Desire: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Survival, Violence.

Last update: 25/08/2026