50 Minutes 'Til Impact

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50 Minutes 'Til Impact is a single player action game. It was developed by Atomic Baby Games and was released on September 17, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

In 50 Minutes 'Til Impact, play as Clara trapped in a space train stuck in an endless 50-minute time loop before colliding with an asteroid. Explore the train, interact with passengers and objects, and solve puzzles to uncover secrets and prevent catastrophe. Your choices and actions determine the fate of everyone on board.

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Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

story6 positive mentions

The music is a standout feature, enhancing the atmosphere and immersion throughout the game.
The story is well-structured and engaging, with strong character development and emotional depth.
The time-loop mechanic is effectively implemented, allowing for meaningful progression and puzzle-solving.

Dialogue progression can be slow and requires multiple clicks, which disrupts the flow of the game.
Some voice lines are missing or inconsistent, leading to a jarring experience.
There are several bugs, including issues with interaction and inventory management that can hinder gameplay.

story
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The story has received high praise for its intricate and immersive narrative, with many players highlighting its emotional depth and character development. The unique time-loop structure effectively enhances the storytelling, allowing players to uncover clues and progress meaningfully through the plot. Overall, while some found the pacing slow, the compelling themes and engaging characters make it a worthwhile experience for fans of story-driven adventures.
- “I was pleasantly surprised with the intricate nature of the story and its ability to build on itself without slowing you down.”
- “The story doesn’t hand everything to you up front – it gives you just enough to stay curious, then keeps layering in clues and progression as you go.”
- “The story isn’t action-packed, but it surprised me with some genuine emotional moments as the main character's journey touches on themes of grief and separation.”
- “Otherwise, dialogue and items move the plot forward.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised as a standout feature, effectively enhancing the gameplay and immersing players in the narrative. With a captivating soundtrack that complements the story and characters, it contributes significantly to the overall atmosphere, particularly in scenes that evoke a "luxury train headed for disaster" mood. Overall, the music, along with voice acting, adds depth and emotional resonance to the experience.
- “I need to say up front, the music is a real stand-out success in this game.”
- “In gameplay, the music was a great vibe and scene support.”
- “The soundtrack and voice acting also stand out, adding a lot of heart to the experience.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a well-structured timeloop mechanic that effectively maintains pace and introduces meaningful breaks to progress towards the final objective. While character models may appear stiff and audio quality can be inconsistent, the vibrant environments and retro sci-fi art style enhance the overall experience.
- “The timeloop mechanic is well structured and works well to keep the pace of the game moving by shortcutting elements, but also incorporates elements that meaningfully break the loop at the relevant moments to gradually reach the final objective.”
- “In gameplay, the music was a great vibe and supported the scene well.”
- “While the character models can look stiff and the mechanics are a bit basic, the environments and 2D art look great and capture a strong retro sci-fi style while having their own identity.”
- “While the character models can look stiff, the voice audio is sometimes uneven, and the mechanics are a bit basic, the environments and 2D art look great and capture a strong retro sci-fi style while having its own identity.”
character development
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Character development is noted to be intentional, with some characters, like Killian, eliciting strong negative reactions from players, suggesting a deliberate design choice to evoke specific feelings towards them.
- “The character development in this game is incredibly deep, allowing players to truly connect with each character's journey.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their growth feel organic and impactful.”
- “Each character has a unique backstory that unfolds beautifully, adding layers to their personalities and motivations.”
- “Oh, and Killian can get in the bin, but I think that's a deliberate character design choice.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their distinctive animated look, featuring a cool effect reminiscent of cell-shading that enhances the overall art style. Users appreciate the combination of a compelling story with visually appealing graphics.
- “The graphics engine has a very cool effect going on, almost like cell-shading, that gives everything a distinctive animated look and feel.”
- “It's a good story and I like the art style.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its effective use of a dynamic action theme that complements the setting and mood, creating an immersive experience for players.
- “I am a fan of the main 'action' theme—it has a tempo and mood that matches the setting and atmosphere perfectly.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game effectively evokes genuine emotional responses through its exploration of themes like grief and separation, despite not being action-driven. Players appreciate the depth of the main character's journey, which adds a poignant layer to the overall experience.
- “The story isn’t action-packed, but it surprised me with some genuine emotional moments as the main character's journey touches on themes of grief and separation.”