Hugo: The Evil Mirror PS1 box art

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Hugo: The Evil Mirror

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SystemPlayStation
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperInteractive Television Entertainment
PublisherNamco
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
Serieslist of Hugo video games
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Hugo: The Evil Mirror is a platformer released for the PlayStation, developed by Interactive Television Entertainment and published by Namco.

It is part of the list of Hugo video games series; on the PS1 you can also try Hugo: The Quest for the Sunstones. The series also appears on other systems with Hugo: The Evil Mirror (GBA).

Hugo: The Evil Mirror is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Hugo: The Evil Mirror is like

Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.

Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.

Hugo: The Evil Mirror gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Hugo: The Evil Mirror walkthroughs & guides

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Hugo: The Evil Mirror FAQ

Who made Hugo: The Evil Mirror?

It was developed by Interactive Television Entertainment and published by Namco.

Is Hugo: The Evil Mirror multiplayer?

No. Hugo: The Evil Mirror is a single-player game.

How long does Hugo: The Evil Mirror take to play?

As a platformer, Hugo: The Evil Mirror typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Hugo: The Evil Mirror on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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