My Adventure with MISIDE: Cute Appearance, Horror Soul
- TheLazySense
- Jan 23
- 3 min read
Updated: Jan 28
There are games that, even without complex mechanics or elaborate puzzles, leave a mark thanks to their atmosphere and storytelling. Miside is one of them.
In this article, I want to share my personal experience with this unique horror game that manages to be creepy, emotional, and sometimes completely out of the box.
Behind its purely kawaii appearance, typical of Japanese style, lie much darker scenes and unsettling moments that involve the protagonist and, of course, our MITA.
My Experience with Miside
From the very first minutes, the game immersed me in a tense and surreal atmosphere. Mita immediately throws us into her WORLD—a small apartment where we will spend most of our adventure. Every scene seems to hide something: an eerie detail or a hidden message that made me stop and try to figure it out.
The real strength of Miside lies in its storytelling. It doesn’t waste time with excessive explanations and gets straight to the point.
The Characters
Crazy Mita is our nemesis: she breaks the game’s rules in unpredictable ways, distorting reality and creating tense moments where you never know what to expect. She can travel through different versions of the game, and in some way, you always feel watched. This unpredictability of what you might encounter is what makes the experience so engaging.
But Miside isn’t just about fear and tension. Throughout the game, there were unexpectedly tender and sad moments that made me empathize with the story and the characters. Crazy Mita isn’t the only Mita we’ll meet—there are others ready to help us.
Kind Mita will accompany us for most of the game, but from the beginning, the game doesn’t give us full certainty that she is truly "good." At least, that’s what I deduced from her demeanor—always distant and reserved with the player.
We will also encounter other minor versions, including Cool Mita, Sleepy Mita, Chibi Mita, and Mila, who provide small moments of respite between puzzles and jumpscares.
However, not all "other versions" are friendly. We’ll meet Creepy Mita, Ghostly Mita, and Core Mita, who have a darker and more unsettling personality.
What Makes Miside Unique
Even though Miside doesn’t focus on puzzles or complex gameplay, it has several strengths that make it stand out:
An Engaging Story: The different versions of Mita are the heart of the game. Each version has its own personality, adding depth to the world and the narrative. It’s easy to grow attached to or be creeped out by them, depending on the situation.
Crazy Mita: This character pushes the player out of their comfort zone. She breaks the game’s rules and adds moments of pure tension, breaking the fourth wall (of her world) in terrifying ways, including some splatter scenes.
References and Easter Eggs: Homages to P.T., the Backrooms, and other iconic elements are scattered throughout the game. Finding them is a little treat for players.
Creepy Atmosphere: Despite the relatively simple graphics, Miside’s atmosphere is incredibly effective. The small apartment setting transforms throughout the game, turning what once seemed like a safe place into a true nightmare.
If you want to see Miside in action, check out my videos (They are all in ITA) :
Overall, Miside is a game I recommend to anyone who likes horror with a strong narrative component. It may not be the most complex or innovative title in terms of gameplay (I refer to DokiDoki Literature Club), but its atmosphere, story, and characters make it an experience worth trying.
At the end my favorite Mita is definitely Sleepy Mita! She is adorable and of course... Sleeps a lot ☆(ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*
What's your favorite Mita!?
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