A reflective puzzle game
Mirrors of Epiphany is a premium casual puzzle game developed by Sigmund Hoien. It is an indie game that challenges you to direct colored light beams from sources to their corresponding detectors by strategically placing mirrors on a grid. Each puzzle offers multiple solutions, but only one optimal path that uses the fewest mirrors.
Mirrors of Epiphany stands out as a quietly elegant puzzle game, built on a single idea executed with calm confidence. It is ideal for quietly engaging your brain without stress. The design invites thoughtful experimentation and rewards efficiency.
Find the only optimal solution
In Mirrors of Epiphany, the gameplay involves positioning and orienting mirrors to connect pairs of light sources and detectors, each associated with a specific color. You can move and adjust mirrors as many times as you like, with no time limits.The scoring is based on finding the only optimal solution using the fewest mirrors possible, though multiple solutions may exist. This game features 100 unique puzzles ranging from simple to complex.
Each puzzle tasks players with connecting paired sources and detectors using as few mirrors as possible. You can rotate, reposition, or remove mirrors at will, with no move limit and no timer, offering a relaxed, meditative experience. The puzzle design allows multiple working solutions, but only one “optimal” solution mirrors exactly the fewest moves. Progress is shown through color-coded completion screens indicating optimal or acceptable solutions. However, the core mechanic can feel repetitive over time.
Mind-bending puzzles to challenge your mind
Visual design is extremely minimalist. Clean grid boards, colored laser lines, and a calm, neutral palette keep the interface uncluttered. Sound is subtle, atmospheric with a few gentle clicks and a light chime on completion, supporting focus rather than distraction. The UI design includes thoughtful touches such as a confirmation for reset commands to prevent accidental progress loss and smooth mirror placement interactions. Though some players noted that more intuitive indicators may help newcomers.
The pacing of the game is short and sweet, with its growing complexity and gentle rise in challenge. While the overall gameplay is fun, it can be too minimal for some. Additionally, there are no mechanics beyond mirror placement which lessens the variety in terms of gameplay. While it may lack surface polish or story depth, its clarity and logic-driven flow make it a perfect fit for fans of minimalist puzzles.
Minimalist brilliance for puzzle enthusiasts
Mirrors of Epiphany delivers a tranquil yet mind-bending puzzle experience that rewards precision and thoughtful experimentation. Its clean visuals, intuitive mechanics, and optimal-solution scoring system provide satisfying gameplay for those who enjoy relaxed but challenging brain teasers. While the game’s simplicity may not appeal to everyone, its elegant execution and meditative pace make it a standout for fans of minimalist, logic-based puzzles.
