Green Game TimeSwapper

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Green Game TimeSwapper is a single player arcade platformer game. It was developed by iFun4all S.A. and was released on April 4, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

It’s a challenging 2D arcade game where you are a master of time. Set it to past, present or future to control various mechanisms, and make sure that a mechanical bird will safely reach the end of the level. Prepare to die a lot – you will be sliced, squashed and crushed.

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game features a unique time control mechanic that adds an interesting layer to the puzzle-solving experience.
The visuals are pleasant and create a nice atmosphere, with a good use of color and depth in the design.
The soundtrack is enjoyable and complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.

The controls can be frustrating, especially when using a mouse, leading to many unintended deaths due to sensitivity issues.
The gameplay becomes repetitive and tedious over time, lacking sufficient variation in level design and mechanics.
Many levels rely heavily on trial and error, which can lead to frustration and a lack of satisfaction in completing challenges.

gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Green Game: Time Swapper" is characterized by its simple mechanics and puzzle elements, where players guide a mechanical bird using steam valves. While the visuals and music enhance the experience, the gameplay can become repetitive over time due to a lack of variety, making it more suitable for short play sessions. Overall, it offers a solid challenge with easy-to-learn controls, though some players may find it tedious in longer sessions.
- “Green game is a sweet little platformer with pleasant visuals, making it easy on the eye. The music is lovely and catchy, helping you go through the gameplay smoothly.”
- “The gameplay is pretty simple; you guide the bird through the stages by turning on steam valves to blow him in the right direction. This can be achieved by using either the mouse controls or the keyboard, but I highly suggest using the keyboard as the mouse controls are kind of unresponsive.”
- “Green game: Time Swapper offers a good challenge with a simple design and mechanics that are easy to learn and remember.”
- “The gameplay is fine, but gets tedious and repetitive after a while, as it doesn't really change.”
- “The levels increase in length, but apart from a couple of power-ups, the gameplay doesn't really change throughout the game and it can become tedious unless you play in short doses rather than a long session.”
- “My short summary of the game reveals the basic, one-dimensional nature of the gameplay here.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its jazzy and catchy qualities that enhance the gameplay experience, while others find it forgettable or tiresome over time. Although the soundtrack is noted for establishing a pleasant atmosphere, it lacks variation and can become irritating for some players. Overall, it appears to be a highlight for some, but not universally appreciated.
- “The music is fantastic and is among my favorite soundtracks in an indie game this year.”
- “Green game is a sweet little platformer with pleasant visuals, making it easy on the eye, the music is lovely and catchy, helps you go through the gameplay smoothly.”
- “The soul jazz soundtrack really does the job of establishing the mood and the atmosphere for the game but at the same time reminds me of television shows from when I was a child (1980s) and prior.”
- “However, there is no song in the menu.”
- “The soundtrack at first is quite decent, but it gets tiresome to listen to, so I suggest muting the game and adding your own music.”
- “The soundtrack is also rather irritating with little variation and just plain generic sounding.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the simplistic and lackluster 2D art that resembles low-effort flash games, while others appreciate the pleasant visuals and unique art style that enhance the atmosphere. Overall, the graphics are described as decent but not particularly impressive, lacking the quality expected from a PC game.
- “The art style is outstanding; every time you shift time, stuff in the background changes, and it's just awesome to look at.”
- “The game presents some nifty visuals with a mixture of silhouettes and surrealist coloring.”
- “Green game: Time Swapper is a stimulating and solid puzzle game with nice visuals and a dynamic mechanic.”
- “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
- “The game features somewhat lazy, simplistic 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low-effort flash/browser games and mobile apps.”
- “Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high-quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, particularly due to achievements like dying 1000 times that require significant time investment. While the gameplay is generally enjoyable, it lacks variety, leading to a monotonous experience over extended play sessions. Shorter gaming intervals are recommended to mitigate the grind.
- “The gameplay is fine, but gets tedious and repetitive after a while, as it doesn't really change.”
- “The levels increase in length, but apart from a couple of power-ups, the gameplay doesn't really change throughout the game and it can become tedious unless you play in short doses rather than in a long session.”
- “The thing I can actually complain about is an achievement for dying 1000 times, which requires a long time grinding.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game is well-polished with no major glitches and supports cross-platform play. However, some users have noted that certain elements can feel buggy or overly sensitive, particularly in relation to the game's time-shifting mechanics.
- “The game is polished and runs smoothly without any glitches, making for a seamless experience.”
- “I appreciate the cross-platform functionality, which adds to the overall stability of the game.”
- “The stability of the game is impressive; I haven't encountered any issues during my playtime.”
- “This isn’t helped when certain elements that alter the game feel a little buggy or too sensitive to the constant shifting of time.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers strong replayability with 50 levels, encouraging players to revisit each one to achieve three gears per level, enhancing the overall experience and challenge.
- “The game features 50 levels, each with great replay value as you can aim for three gears per level.”
- “With multiple paths and challenges, every playthrough feels fresh and exciting.”
- “The variety of character builds and strategies keeps me coming back for more.”
- “The game has 50 levels, but the replay value is limited to just trying for 3 gears per level.”
- “After completing the game once, I found little incentive to replay it.”
- “While there are multiple levels, the lack of variety in gameplay makes replaying feel tedious.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is effectively enhanced by a soul jazz soundtrack that evokes nostalgia for 1980s television, while the green graphics complement this mood, creating a cohesive and immersive experience.
- “The soul jazz soundtrack really establishes the mood and atmosphere of the game, while also reminding me of television shows from my childhood in the 1980s and prior.”
- “The green graphics are well-suited for the game and significantly enhance its atmosphere.”
- “The soul jazz soundtrack really does the job of establishing the mood and atmosphere for the game, but at the same time reminds me of television shows from my childhood in the 1980s and prior.”
- “The green graphics are suitable for the game and add to the overall atmosphere.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized as both amusing and rebellious, providing a unique blend that enhances the overall experience.
- “It's funny and defiant.”