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Erwin's Timewarp

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41%Game Brain Score
graphics, gameplay
music, story
67% User Score Based on 12 reviews

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Erwin's Timewarp is a single player action game. It was developed by Jayanam and was released on September 21, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Erwin's Timewarp is an Adventure game in which the player controls the dog named Erwin, the pet of the scientist Dr. Zachory. He has invented a time machine with that Erwin was transferred to the time 1984 by accident. In order to come back to present time Erwin has to find parts of a time machine. For this task a lot of puzzles have to be solved.

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67%
Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • The game features a charming premise where players control a dog named Erwin who must solve puzzles to return to his own time, providing a unique and engaging experience.
  • The graphics are well-done with nice textures and details, creating an appealing visual style for an indie game.
  • The puzzles encourage exploration and ingenuity, rewarding players for their problem-solving skills without hand-holding.
  • The game is currently in Early Access and suffers from numerous bugs, lack of content, and an unfinished feel, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • There is little to no tutorial or guidance, leaving players disoriented and unsure of their objectives at the start of the game.
  • The absence of music and sound effects during gameplay contributes to a lack of immersion and makes the game feel incomplete.
  • music
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users noting a significant lack of music and sound effects throughout gameplay. Many find the menu music unpleasant, and the absence of any engaging audio elements detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the game's sound design is criticized for its low diversity and quality.

    • “The absence of sounds and music in-game is a bit annoying.”
    • “The only sounds to be found in the game at its current stage were also only in this menu, and unfortunately, the music was completely awful to me.”
    • “Music and sounds are inexistent.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are generally considered decent, featuring a well-executed 3D isometric perspective with nice textures and detail. While some users find them to be merely okay, others appreciate the overall quality and ease of use in conjunction with the controls.

    • “The graphics are nicely done and the controls are easy to use.”
    • “Graphics are in 3D using an isometric perspective.”
    • “Graphically, the game looks good with nice textures and detail.”
    • “The graphics are decent.”
    • “Graphics are in 3D using isometric perspective.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story revolves around a time traveler striving to return to his original time and master, Dr. Zachory, following an unfortunate mistake. However, players often feel disoriented due to the lack of tutorials and background information, particularly when controlling a dog in an ambiguous setting.

    • “You’re also tossed into the game with little in the form of tutorial, explanation, or backstory.”
    • “You control a dog in the middle of nowhere and without any background story.”
    • “As a result of an unfortunate mistake, he had become a time traveler, and now his dream and main mission is to return home, to his real time and to his master, Dr. Zachory.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by extensive exploration of visually similar environments, leading to a lack of variety and engagement in the overall experience.

    • “The gameplay offers a unique blend of exploration and strategy, keeping players engaged throughout their journey.”
    • “The mechanics are intuitive and allow for a smooth learning curve, making it accessible for both new and experienced players.”
    • “Each level presents new challenges that require creative problem-solving, ensuring that gameplay remains fresh and exciting.”
    • “Most of the game consists of walking around relatively similar looking areas, with little variety in gameplay.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in "Erwin's Timewarp" is centered around the amusing adventures of a dog named Erwin, who faces a challenging fate, providing a blend of comedy and whimsy throughout the gameplay.

    • “Erwin's Timewarp is an interesting game about the funny dog Erwin with a hard destiny.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Many users report experiencing significant optimization issues with indie games developed on the Unity engine, indicating that performance can be a common concern in this genre.

    • “I usually have a lot of optimization issues with indie games on Unity.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the emotional impact of the game's time management system, noting that it alleviates the pressure of a traditional countdown, allowing for a more relaxed and immersive experience.

    • “I thought this was much better than having a generic clock ticking down, and it made me feel a lot less rushed having this system in place.”
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Erwin's Timewarp is a action game.

Erwin's Timewarp is available on PC and Windows.

Erwin's Timewarp was released on September 21, 2015.

Erwin's Timewarp was developed by Jayanam.

Erwin's Timewarp has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its music.

Erwin's Timewarp is a single player game.

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