Silhouette Mirage is a Treasure 2D action game with a unique silhouette/shadow system. Enemies have polarity and can only be hit by the corresponding attribute. Sharp gameplay, polished anime visuals and offbeat humor. A creative and original Treasure niche title on PS1.
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Category
Action1 player12+
Description
Japanese Treasure edition of Silhouette Mirage, polarity 2D action. Created by Treasure and ESP, released in 2000 in Japan under the Silhouette Mirage Reprogrammed Hope title. Over twelve 2D platforming and combat levels, signature Silhouette/Mirage polarity system, over ten bosses with unique mechanics and chiptune rock soundtrack. Japanese edition under the Silhouette Mirage Reprogrammed Hope title.
Silhouette Mirage - Reprogrammed Hope review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
2/5
Music
★★★★★
"Decent"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Light"
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,51 GB📅23/07/1998
Published by ESP
Silhouette Mirage - Reprogrammed Hope (PS1) price, value & rarity
The original Japanese version of the Treasure polarity-system action game, under the title Reprogrammed Hope, predating the American release and a bit less widespread. This native edition appeals to those wanting the first form of a demanding studio title in its original language. Its local run supports an interest above the Western version, in a niche of Treasure fans.
An underrated gem
From Treasure, this action-platformer hinges on a clever mechanic: the direction you face changes your nature, letting you strike "light" enemies on one side and "shadow" ones on the other. Demanding and a touch unbalanced, especially in its Western release, it stayed under the radar. Its inventiveness and style make it a must for fans of the studio.
Is Silhouette Mirage - Reprogrammed Hope still worth playing in 2026?
Released in 1997 on PS1 in Japan and later in 2000 in the West as Silhouette Mirage Reprogrammed Hope, Treasure's project offers a very singular action platformer where the enemy's colour determines the nature of incoming damage. The management of an energy gauge shared between attacks and healing, the handling of pullable spheres and the science fiction staging with religious undertones install a real identity. The difficulty stays demanding. Recommended today for Treasure devotees, for atypical 2D action fans and for PS1 collectors curious about a brave studio signature on Sony's first home console hardware globally.
