Minute
- September 29, 2023
- Arcadia Studios
Get on SteamA 3D action platformer where you play as a wind-up toy in a Tinkerer's workshop set in the Victorian Age. As a small wind-up toy, you must rely on your wind-up key to embark on an arduous journey. Defeat enemies and uncover a dark secret within the rooms.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features charming visuals and a well-thought-out miniature world, making it visually appealing.
- The combat mechanics are fun and engaging, providing a satisfying experience despite some jankiness.
- As a free student project, it offers a concise and enjoyable gameplay experience, showcasing the developers' potential.
- The game suffers from technical issues such as frame rate drops, audio problems, and a lack of customizable resolution options.
- Movement can feel slow and quirky, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience.
- The game is very short, lasting only about 20-30 minutes, leaving players wanting more content.
- gameplay20 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring engaging combat mechanics reminiscent of "God of War" and "Souls-like" games, which many players found enjoyable and the primary reason to keep playing. However, the game suffers from technical issues and a lack of depth, with some players wishing for more levels and mechanics to enhance the experience. Overall, while the gameplay is charming and smooth, it could benefit from further polish and additional content.
“Combat - fighting mechanics were fun, has a God of War/souls-like feel to it.”
“The movement is smooth and feels nice, and I like the core mechanic of how your health works.”
“Gameplay wise, this game is flawless.”
“Trying to be too cinematic can get in the way of actual gameplay.”
“I wish it was longer with more mechanics; this would make this game so much more fun.”
“The trampoline mechanic isn't even required, and you barely get to play around with it.”
- story17 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it simple yet engaging enough to maintain interest, while others criticize it for being short, nonsensical, or poorly conveyed. A few reviewers appreciate the emotional depth and execution of the narrative, highlighting its bittersweet elements, but many feel it lacks the intrigue and subtlety expected from a compelling storyline. Overall, the storytelling varies significantly in quality, with some praising its richness and others finding it lacking.
“What a masterpiece, a short but rich story that wraps your heart in a bittersweet blanket.”
“Love that the story was shown more than told.”
“This was a fun game, the story was a little dark for what seems like quite a whimsical premise but it was well executed.”
“The story is too short and boring to even enjoy.”
“The story was pretty nonsensical, but honestly, I preferred the actual gameplay over anything else.”
“Another issue is with the storytelling, which is advertised to have a 'dark secret' but the story is not left to the imagination and is readily available; in other words, it's telling you the story rather than showing the player.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are generally considered decent, featuring a striking steampunk and Victorian clockwork aesthetic that enhances its appeal. However, some users noted the lack of customizable resolution options and described the visuals as "meh" at times, indicating a mixed reception overall. While the graphics contribute positively to the experience, they are not the sole highlight of the game.
“The graphics in this game are really quite good, which at least makes the game look more appealing.”
“Visuals - striking steampunk/victorian clockwork aesthetic that immediately makes me curious about the environment.”
“Minute is an enjoyable indie game with charming visuals and a subtly dark narrative.”
“The game does miss some of the absolute must-haves like customizable resolution, unfortunately, but if you can get it to work, this 3D platformer has decent graphics and gameplay.”
“- no graphical options”
“The graphics are meh.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered acceptable, but some users find it repetitive and experience audio issues, particularly with choppy sounds during audio logs. Overall, while the soundtrack is not a standout feature, it serves its purpose without significantly enhancing the experience.
“The music is okay, but it became pretty repetitive even within just 20 minutes.”
“The sounds and music are decent.”
“Audio issues - every time there's an audio log, the music gets choppy.”
“The music is okay, I guess, but to me at least it got pretty repetitive even for just 20 minutes.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with users reporting occasional frame rate drops that hinder the overall experience. Many hope for future updates to improve performance and enhance playability.
“Performance - occasional frame rate drops.”
“Performance issues lead to occasional frame rate drops.”
“I hope the game will be optimized because I really want to play this game fully.”
