Erwin's Timewarp

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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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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features charming graphics with nice textures and a mix of realistic and cartoonish styles, making it visually appealing.
Erwin's Timewarp offers engaging puzzles that require exploration and ingenuity, providing a satisfying challenge for players.
The game has potential for future development, with frequent updates and new content expected as it progresses through Early Access.

Currently, the game lacks a proper tutorial or introduction, leaving players disoriented and unsure of their objectives.
There are numerous bugs and issues that hinder gameplay, including unreliable interactions with objects and a lack of sound and music.
The game feels incomplete with limited content, repetitive environments, and a lack of variety in gameplay, which may lead to a stale experience.

music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The music in the game has been widely criticized for its low diversity and overall absence, with many players noting that there are minimal sounds outside the menu. The few musical elements present are considered unpleasant, leading to a generally negative reception regarding the audio experience. Overall, the lack of engaging music and sound effects detracts significantly from the gameplay.
- “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.”
- “There is no music and there are very poor sounds in the game.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
The graphics are generally well-received, featuring a decent 3D isometric perspective with nice textures and detail. Players appreciate the visual quality, noting that the graphics enhance the overall experience while maintaining user-friendly 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 pretty good with nice textures and detail.”
- “The graphics are decent.”
- “Graphics are in 3D using isometric perspective.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
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, with some even controlling a dog in a vague setting that lacks context.
- “You control a dog in the middle of nowhere, and there is no background story provided.”
- “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
67%
33%
The gameplay is characterized by repetitive exploration of visually similar environments, leading to a lack of variety and engagement in the overall experience.
- “Most of the game consists of walking around relatively similar looking areas, with little variety in gameplay.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 game.
- “Erwin's Timewarp is an interesting game about the funny dog Erwin with a hard destiny.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Many users report experiencing significant optimization issues with indie games developed on the Unity engine, indicating that performance can be inconsistent and problematic.
- “I usually have a lot of optimization issues with indie games on Unity.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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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