Treasure action-platformer with an original light/shadow polarity system. Among Saturn's most beautiful graphics, rich and technical gameplay. Difficult but deeply satisfying. A top-tier Treasure game often overlooked.
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Action1 player12+
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Treasure action game in which the character must alternate between two polarities to defeat enemies. Published by Treasure, released in Japan in 1997. Red and blue polarity mechanics allowing attacks on certain enemies and absorption of same-color projectiles, accumulated damage combos, bosses with elaborate patterns. A Saturn exclusive from Treasure with one-of-a-kind gameplay.
Silhouette Mirage review
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Art direction
★★★★★
"Iconic"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Colourful sprites of strong identity, a play of colour tied to the gameplay and stylised settings: Treasure composes a 2D action as inventive visually as mechanically. The vividness of the hues and the elegance of the design overflow with originality. This visual direction, sleek and polished, stands as a striking graphic curiosity.
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Collector interest
Original Japanese Saturn edition of Silhouette Mirage, distributed by Treasure in September 1997 as a Rev A revision, a Treasure 2D action title whose dual colour system structures the entire gameplay. Treasure Japan run was short, jewel case with intact obi, and the general scarcity of physical Treasure productions on the Saturn makes for Yaiba Kamikaze enthusiasts a clean complete with obi copy a targeted archive object. Complete with obi clearly valued among Treasure completists.
An underrated gem
Treasure again, and another clever idea: switch between two polarities to wound enemies or absorb their fire, at the heart of a demanding, stylish 2D action game. Its difficulty and Japan-only release kept it under the radar. Original right down to its mechanics, it'll satisfy fans of ideas-driven action who love to think as much as react.
Is Silhouette Mirage still worth playing in 2026?
An action platformer by Treasure exclusive to Japan on Saturn, Silhouette Mirage offers a 2D adventure where heroine Shyna changes polarity to absorb or attack enemies based on their colour. The vibrant anime art direction, original polarity system and technical handling make it an absolutely overlooked gem of the Saturn catalogue and an Ikaruga precursor. For anyone fond of Treasure games or seeking an original 2D action, an absolutely essential recommendation today still truly here indeed.
