mirrors

[MrGFunk]

Why is it that there are very few games with mirrors or with mirrors that work?

This is strange considering SIlent Hill 2 did it so well it can't be beyond capabilities and it's always cool to look at yourself in game.

Maybe it's a psychological thing about games developers.

 

[maddawg IAJI]

Well you could play a game other then a Fps.

 

[Woem]

Probably laziness in terms of attention to detail. Deus Ex had reflections after all, and that game isn't the newest title out.

But perhaps as games get more advanced, creating reflections like that get more complicated. It's not important IMO anyway.

It does indeed seem true that older games were more likely to feature reflections. Here are some classic games that feature excellent mirroring. Could someone post some more recent games that include a mirror, but no mirroring?

[HEADING=3]King's Quest III[/HEADING]

[HEADING=3]Leisure Suit Larry 3[/HEADING]

[HEADING=3]Duke Nukem 3D[/HEADING]

 

[Sigel]

I'm more intrigued by the fact that if you look down, you almost never have no legs.

That is a very good point. I had forgotten about that. Furthermore no legs, no equipment between the legs. Hmm...I think that breaks immersion more that a mirror reflection, but then I don't ever really look into a mirror much in real life. I do, however, like to know where my equipment is at all time.

 

[Daedalus1942]

Why is it that there are very few games with mirrors or with mirrors that work. Like I'll walk into a bathroom or bedroom with a mirror in it and nothing comes up! Are we all Vampires?! Or is it just laziness from game developers to make you a face!? What's your opinion?

I think the opposite many games I have played with mirrors that work, don't ask me to name any please.

Alone in the dark is the newest one I can think of.

 

[Daedalus1942]

I'm more intrigued by the fact that if you look down, you almost never have no legs.

^This. Games always get extra points from me when they have legs. Riddick gets like a billion extra points for being able to see your shoulders/legs/arms during different actions.

So does alone in the dark (when you check your jacket inventory).

 

[CoverYourHead]

I'm more intrigued by the fact that if you look down, you almost never have no legs.

^This. Games always get extra points from me when they have legs. Riddick gets like a billion extra points for being able to see your shoulders/legs/arms during different actions.

So does alone in the dark (when you check your jacket inventory).

Condemned gets this big time, it really adds a lot to the experience to see your body in many parts.

I don't really care about mirrors, but it definitely adds to the experience to be able to look into a mirror and actually see yourself, I don't know why a game would put in mirrors but not make them work.

 

[Daedalus1942]

I'm more intrigued by the fact that if you look down, you almost never have no legs.

^This. Games always get extra points from me when they have legs. Riddick gets like a billion extra points for being able to see your shoulders/legs/arms during different actions.

So does alone in the dark (when you check your jacket inventory).

Condemned gets this big time, it really adds a lot to the experience to see your body in many parts.

I don't really care about mirrors, but it definitely adds to the experience to be able to look into a mirror and actually see yourself, I don't know why a game would put in mirrors but not make them work.

I think with attention to detail more and more these days graphics-wise, we'll start to see alot more reflective mirrors, because immersion if a big part of what developers are trying to catch nowadays. It's one of those buzz-words that everyone strives for. Regardless, I think games without reflections will be a thing of the past from now on.

 

[scnj]

Can't say it's something I look out for. Like others have said, I'm more bothered by the fact that many FPS characters have no body.

 

[Dale Cooper]

Why is it that there are very few games with mirrors or with mirrors that work?

This is strange considering SIlent Hill 2 did it so well it can't be beyond capabilities and it's always cool to look at yourself in game.

Maybe it's a psychological thing about games developers.

It certainly did.

Even wank-fest Alone in the Dark had working mirrors.

 

[happysock]

Why is it that there are very few games with mirrors or with mirrors that work. Like I'll walk into a bathroom or bedroom with a mirror in it and nothing comes up! Are we all Vampires?! Or is it just laziness from game developers to make you a face!? What's your opinion?

I think the opposite many games I have played with mirrors that work, don't ask me to name any please.

Alone in the dark is the newest one I can think of.

Arkham asylum is the latest one ive played with working mirrors but there ain't very many to look in

 

[maddawg IAJI]

Why is it that there are very few games with mirrors or with mirrors that work. Like I'll walk into a bathroom or bedroom with a mirror in it and nothing comes up! Are we all Vampires?! Or is it just laziness from game developers to make you a face!? What's your opinion?

I think the opposite many games I have played with mirrors that work, don't ask me to name any please.

Alone in the dark is the newest one I can think of.

Arkham asylum is the latest one ive played with working mirrors but there ain't very many to look in

There is only one in the entire game,isn't there? And that one is used to solve one Edwards Riddles.

But ya. It's not that big of a deal. Why are you nit picking at it?

 

[happysock]

Why is it that there are very few games with mirrors or with mirrors that work. Like I'll walk into a bathroom or bedroom with a mirror in it and nothing comes up! Are we all Vampires?! Or is it just laziness from game developers to make you a face!? What's your opinion?

I think the opposite many games I have played with mirrors that work, don't ask me to name any please.

Alone in the dark is the newest one I can think of.

Arkham asylum is the latest one ive played with working mirrors but there ain't very many to look in

There is only one in the entire game,isn't there? And that one is used to solve one Edwards Riddles.

But ya. It's not that big of a deal. Why are you nit picking at it?

Yup thats the one i'm going on about, I haven't finished it yet either.

 

[maddawg IAJI]

Why is it that there are very few games with mirrors or with mirrors that work. Like I'll walk into a bathroom or bedroom with a mirror in it and nothing comes up! Are we all Vampires?! Or is it just laziness from game developers to make you a face!? What's your opinion?

I think the opposite many games I have played with mirrors that work, don't ask me to name any please.

Alone in the dark is the newest one I can think of.

Arkham asylum is the latest one ive played with working mirrors but there ain't very many to look in

There is only one in the entire game,isn't there? And that one is used to solve one Edwards Riddles.

But ya. It's not that big of a deal. Why are you nit picking at it?

Yup thats the one i'm going on about, I haven't finished it yet either.

Haven't finished the game or haven't finished the riddles? If it's the former then get cracking. There is a lovly bit with Scarecrow and Killer Croc after you meet Ivy in the greenhouse.

If it's the latter then take your time. You can't even get them all until you go off to fight Ivy.

 

[happysock]

Why is it that there are very few games with mirrors or with mirrors that work. Like I'll walk into a bathroom or bedroom with a mirror in it and nothing comes up! Are we all Vampires?! Or is it just laziness from game developers to make you a face!? What's your opinion?

I think the opposite many games I have played with mirrors that work, don't ask me to name any please.

Alone in the dark is the newest one I can think of.

Arkham asylum is the latest one ive played with working mirrors but there ain't very many to look in

There is only one in the entire game,isn't there? And that one is used to solve one Edwards Riddles.

But ya. It's not that big of a deal. Why are you nit picking at it?

Yup thats the one i'm going on about, I haven't finished it yet either.

Haven't finished the game or haven't finished the riddles? If it's the former then get cracking. There is a lovly bit with Scarecrow and Killer Croc after you meet Ivy in the greenhouse.

If it's the latter then take your time. You can't even get them all until you go off to fight Ivy.

Both lol i've just done that bit

 

[Christemo]

it isnt something you need. altho ive seen a few games like Fatal Frame and Condemned have it. but still, its a useless feature.

 

[DazZ.]

Well you could play a game other then a Fps.

Mirrors aren't FPS exclusive...

Most games I've played with mirrors in seem to have reflections.

 

[Emilie Diabolica]

sims 3 has working mirrors. makes for interesting sim paintings

 

[maddawg IAJI]

Well you could play a game other then a Fps.

Mirrors aren't FPS exclusive...

Most games I've played with mirrors in seem to have reflections.

I posted that to mean that, If you not playing an Fps then you can see your character. Making the whole point of a Mirrior useless.