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Aliya: Timelink

97%Game Brain Score
story, emotional
gameplay
97% User Score Based on 74 reviews

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In "Aliya: Timelink," players join a futuristic interstellar mission as they explore distant planets, gather resources, and analyze geographical data. The game boasts a dedicated team of programmers and artists, featuring a range of talents from AI system engineering to music composition. With its emphasis on communication and collaboration, "Aliya: Timelink" provides a unique and engaging sci-fi experience. Note: The game's Steam page primarily contains information in Chinese, so some details may not be readily accessible to English-speaking audiences.

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97%
Audience ScoreBased on 74 reviews
story6 positive mentions
  • The game features an amazing story that is beautifully written and emotionally impactful, making players feel deeply connected to the character Aliya.
  • The unique real-time gameplay mechanic enhances immersion, allowing players to experience the narrative in sync with their own lives.
  • The art and music are stunning, contributing to the overall aesthetic and emotional depth of the visual novel.
  • The game is relatively short, leaving players wanting more content and additional endings.
  • Some players found the pacing slow at times, which may detract from the overall experience.
  • The real-time mechanics can be frustrating, as they may lead to missed interactions or negative outcomes if players are away for too long.
  • story
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is highly praised for its engaging plot and well-crafted narrative, earning a perfect score from several reviewers. However, it is noted to be relatively short and lacks meaningful branching choices, as different decisions often lead to the same outcome. Additionally, players must remain active in the game to avoid reaching a negative ending, adding a unique but potentially frustrating element to the experience.

    • “10/10 amazing story, very well made. Would recommend.”
    • “Game concept, story plot, and music are all great; it's just a little bit too short, isn't it?”
    • “This game is incredible; the story is short but very well written.”
    • “After trying different choices in the chat, they led to the same storyline, even though I chose another one.”
    • “But at the same time, if you are away for too long (even if you don't open the game), the story can go to the bad ending.”
    • “It's not like multi-choice storytelling.”
  • emotional
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game excels in evoking genuine emotional connections without relying on forced romantic relationships, leading to deeply moving experiences for players. Many reviewers noted that they were brought to tears, particularly by impactful endings, highlighting the game's ability to resonate on a profound emotional level. Overall, it is praised for its empathetic storytelling and emotional depth.

    • “10/10 would cry again.”
    • “Absolute cinema, made me cry really hard.”
    • “Pretty emotionally moved by the game, though maybe not in a way the devs expected.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised, complementing the overall game concept and story plot effectively. However, some players feel that the experience is somewhat diminished by its short length.

    • “The game concept, story plot, and music are all great; I just wish it were a little bit longer.”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is highly immersive, utilizing real-life time tracking and notifications to enhance the experience. However, players find it frustrating when the game pauses at night and resumes at inconvenient times, disrupting their ability to play when desired.

    • “It's very immersive, sending you notifications and tracking your real-life time to add to the gameplay.”
    • “It's very immersive, sending you notifications and tracking your real-life time to add to the gameplay. However, it gets a little frustrating when the game says 'goodnight' at 12:00, and then at 19:00, when I'd like to wrap up whatever, the game is still on pause and wakes up at 01:00, when I am sleeping.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are less visually impressive compared to other visual novels, but they effectively enhance the interactive experience, making players feel as though they are genuinely conversing with the characters.

    • “The graphics may be simpler compared to other visual novels, but the game truly shines in how it allows us to interact with the characters.”

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