Dark Reflection: A Retro Platformer Adventure into Evil Dimensions

5/31/2026, 3:06:51 PM

Tags: #indie #adventure #nudity #violent #gore #sexual-content #platformer #story-rich #pixel-graphics #atmospheric #dark-humor #singleplayer

User Reviews

Score: 89%Very Positive
Review Count: 65 reviews
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Japan Price: ¥ 620
Global Price: $4.99
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 5/31/2026, 3:06:51 PM

Key highlight

Embark on a retro-style platformer adventure in "Dark Reflection," where a teenage heavy music fan opens a portal to an evil dimension. Explore a unique trash-metallic story with pixel art visuals and a catchy soundtrack

🖥️ Hardware Guide for Comfortable Play

Based on the game's recommended specs, showing a comfortable performance target and example parts (PassMark reference)

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CPU

Game's recommended spec

Intel Core i5

Comfortable play target

20,800 pts(~130% above spec of 16,000 pts)

Parts near this range

Intel Core i7-11700F @ 2.50GHz20,776 pts Intel Core i7-11700 @ 2.50GHz20,604 pts Intel Core Ultra 7 36521,026 pts

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GPU

Game's recommended spec

NVIDIA GeForce 840M

Comfortable play target

4,936 pts(~130% above spec of 3,797 pts)

Parts near this range

Details

Overview

Step into the pixelated world of "Dark Reflection," a unique blend of platformer and quest mechanics with a retro aesthetic and a wild, trash-metallic story. Players take on the role of Denis, a teenage heavy music enthusiast who feels misunderstood by the mundane world. Seeking an escape, Denis and his musician friend Max discover a way to open a portal to an evil dimension. Driven by curiosity, they decide to test if it truly works.

Highlights

Retro Aesthetics: Experience classic pixel art visuals reminiscent of old-school games.
Unique Storyline: Delve into a "crazy trash-metallic storyplot" exploring themes of dark magic, demons, and the darker aspects of oneself.
Genre Blend: Combines platforming challenges with quest-like progression, all set to a catchy soundtrack.

Who It's For

Fans of indie platformers, retro gaming aesthetics, and unconventional, dark humor-infused narratives will find "Dark Reflection" an intriguing experience. The game also touches upon philosophical themes and self-discovery.

Game Info

Developer: Slay Buherman
Publisher: Slay Buherman
Release Date: January 12, 2020
Platform: Single-player
Languages: Russian, English, Traditional Chinese
Content: Features violence, black magic rituals, demonic imagery, nudity, and sexual dialogue, though these elements are not central and appear infrequently.