In His Time

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This is a 2D adventure game of puzzle solving. As you control Ollie, a young boy, use your head to overcome the many obstacles that stand in your way. To obtain items, you may need to persuade characters or win mini-games. Through these, players will get to know the world even better.

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

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

story5 positive mentions

The game features a beautifully crafted story that touches on deep themes like loss and forgiveness, making it an emotional experience.
The puzzles are enjoyable and original, providing a good balance of challenge without becoming overly difficult.
The artwork is simple yet effective, creating an inviting atmosphere that enhances the overall gameplay experience.

Some players experienced error messages in the translation, which could detract from the immersion.
The character designs lack detail, making it difficult to distinguish between them during gameplay.
While the puzzles are mostly simple, some players found the later ones to be frustratingly difficult.

story
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The game's story is a beautifully crafted and touching narrative centered around Olly, a young boy grappling with grief and personal struggles, including themes of alcoholism and addiction. Despite its sad undertones, the story concludes on a hopeful note, supported by well-written characters and an engaging emotional depth. Overall, players find the story to be a standout aspect of the game, enhancing the puzzle-solving experience.
- “The story in this game was absolutely beautiful.”
- “The story was sweet and carefully crafted, and the characters seemed different enough.”
- “A simple but good story about a young boy dealing with grief after losing a loved one.”
- “Be warned, though, this story has some difficult themes of alcoholism and addiction.”
- “In his time is a short (about 6 hours?) story-focused puzzle game about a rather unlucky boy, Olly.”
- “The story is about Olly living his life but also dealing with personal struggles with his mom.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers a touching and well-written story that takes players on an emotional roller coaster, blending sadness with heartwarming moments. Players appreciate the empathetic characters and the accompanying music, making it a memorable experience that is well worth the price.
- “Keep tissues nearby because it takes you on an emotional roller coaster!”
- “Overall, it's a pleasant, somewhat sad but also heartwarming experience, definitely worth the asking price.”
- “It has a touching story, characters that were well-written and empathetic, and some good music.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics and immersive atmosphere, drawing favorable comparisons to titles like "To the Moon." Overall, players find it enjoyable and well-executed.
- “I am not religious, but this was very good, and I enjoyed the gameplay.”
- “In both mechanics and atmosphere, 'In His Name' is very similar to games like 'To the Moon'.”
graphics
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The graphics are characterized by a simple yet effective and engaging artwork style that resonates well with players.
- “The artwork was simple, yet effective and engaging.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is often compared to that of "To the Moon," highlighting a similar emotional depth and immersive experience. Players appreciate the game's ability to evoke strong feelings through its atmospheric design and mechanics.
- “The atmosphere in this game is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world with every detail.”
- “The haunting soundtrack and stunning visuals create a captivating atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
- “Every corner of the game is filled with a rich atmosphere that enhances the storytelling experience.”
- “In both mechanics and atmosphere, this game is very similar to titles like To the Moon.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to engage players.”
- “Despite the potential, the overall ambiance fails to create a compelling experience.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is noted for complementing its touching story and well-written characters, enhancing the overall emotional experience.
- “It has a touching story, characters that were well-written and empathetic, and some good music.”

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